What Wendy's Watching: Dorrance Dance Taps Up An Eclectic Storm

I’m watching Dorrance Dance’s tech/dress rehearsal at the Joyce. What a blast! Michelle Dorrance is showing two major works. The world premiere, Until The Real Thing Comes Along (a letter to ourselves), is about four women entertainers. They are fabulous tappers, and they make reference to vaudeville and other traditions of entertainment. (I swear I […]

What Wendy's Watching: Ballet West Visits The Joyce

Last week Ballet West breezed into New York City’s Joyce Theater from Salt Lake City. The dancers are excellent—especially the women (what else is new). The company brought five pieces including works by Gerald Arpino, Val Caniparoli and resident choreographer Nicolo Fonte. Arpino’s last work, made in 2004, is a duet called RUTH, Ricordi per […]

NYC's Upcoming Season is Full of Powerful Women

Maybe it’s just by chance, but it seems like the upcoming lineup in New York City is designed to remind us of the women giants of our field. What a great welcome to the new season! • Twyla Tharp brings new and old work to the Joyce. She may be the most prolific living choreographer […]