In January 2001, Dance Magazine published our first “25 to Watch.” From the recommendations of our esteemed writers, we chose 25 “dancers, choreographers, troupes, and trends we’ll be watching in 2001 and years to come.” Now, 10 years later, we’ve turned the tables on a select group of those we’ve singled out over the years. […]
“I am the one. They don’t know yet, but I’m going to change the world.” Make no mistake about it. Shane Sparks is on a mission. The hip hop choreographer who has helped thrust this genre of dance into the mainstream spotlight is on a roll. And his whirlwind of success has happened in only […]
Maria Kochetkova insists she is not a perfectionist, but from today’s rehearsal, you would never know it. Her assignment this morning is the Don Quixote grand pas de deux. Her partner is San Francisco Ballet fellow principal Joan Boada, and the mood is subdued, but intense. Kochetkova quietly stretches on the floor in an […]
Fang-Yi Sheu Born in Taiwan, lives in NYC and Taiwan Guest artist, Martha Graham Dance Company; co-artistic director, LAFA Interviewed by Emily Macel When I was 11, I started studying a Taiwanese-style folk dance. I was not very good with grades in school. I wanted to hide in the corner until I found dance. Ross […]
Hee Seo and Cory Stearns in Dominic Walsh’s Alchemy. Photo: Gene Schiavone. ABT Studio Company Skirball Center, New York University, New York, NY December 3–4, 2004 Reviewed by Susan Yung The young members of the ABT Studio Company performed with skill beyond their years in a program that spanned styles and centuries. The […]
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