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A triptych of images of Gus Solomons jr. In a black and white image, he is young, pulling a long, bent leg toward his face as he gazes past it. In the center, against a green backdrop, his eyes drift close as he leans into one hip, eyes turned into the light. At right, silver haired and bearded, he stands in his studio, knees bent and eyes intense as his arms curve around his torso.

Remembering Gus Solomons jr, 1938–2023

Striking performer. Adventurous choreographer. Unforgettable teacher. Straight-from-the-hip reviewer. Inspiring mentor. Gustave Martinez Solomons jr was all these things and more.

Wendy Perron August 25th, 2023
Brendan Saye, costumed in white, poses alone onstage, a prop that evokes a lyre resting against one hip. He stands in fourth with his front foot in forced arch, opposite arm in an extended fifth position behind his head. He looks regally towards the wings, face in profile.

News of Note: What You Might Have Missed in April 2022

Here are the latest promotions, appointments and departures, as well as notable awards and accomplishments, from April 2022. Also of note: new or newly available funding opportunities for dance artists.

Courtney Escoyne May 3rd, 2022
An upside-down dancer smiles brightly, legs in a controlled splay. The dancer balances on the back of another who is on all fours, while another on either side supports their shoulders. All wear different variations of all white outfits; the stage is dark behind them.

7 April Performance Picks Ushering in Spring With Style

April’s performance calendar is filled with happy returns, from Broadway once again welcoming Camille A. Brown to a fresh cohort of contemporary artists at Danspace Project for its Platform 2022. Here’s what’s piqued our interest.

Courtney Escoyne March 31st, 2022
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