Review: The Heart of Robin Hood at the Wallis
The Heart of Robin Hood, a modern and bold new twist on the classic tale of taking from the rich and giving to the poor, is filled with aerobatic stunts, visually appealing set production that captivated the attention of everyone in
Review: Dorrance Dance at the Wallis
This past weekend (Oct 12-14), the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Michelle Dorrance, artistic director, founder and choreographer of Dorrance Dance, presented a three work production that fused hip-hop, break dancing, live music and individual style to create one
Review: Ezralow Dance: Primo Passo at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Arts
Los Angeles native Daniel Ezralow returned to The Wallis to premiere Primo Passo – Italian for “first step” – a career retrospective of his investigation of intentional movement and exploring the question of "why do we do what we do." Erzalow's works are
Review: Matthew Bourne’s Early Adventures at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts!
What a delight to be thoroughly entertained by the whimsical and romantic theatrical choreography of Matthew Bourne performed by his New Adventure Company! Each of the three pieces were from Bourne's early work for which the company now celebrates its 30th
Review: Jessica Lang Dance at the Music Center
Though dance may be experienced as an ephemeral art form, New York-based choreographer Jessica Lang presented a series of performance pieces that took the audience on a tangible and memorable journey through conceptual, personal and socially conscious environments. The program flawlessly
Review: BODYTRAFFIC at the Broad Stage!
Los Angeles-based BODYTRAFFIC contemporary dance company performed to a full-house audience at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica. The very well received program included three unique works: "3 Preludes," a preview of "Private Games: Chapter One," and the world premier of
Review: Jose Limón’s Dance Company at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts!
New Artistic Director Colin Conner, brought to the stage the vitality, passion and energy of the Jose Limón Dance Company that celebrates its 70th anniversary and the enduring memory of its founder and namesake who passed away in 1972. In discussion
Review: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
The acclaimed and beloved Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returned to The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion for a five day engagement (March 8-12, 2017). The performances included the West Coast premieres of r-Evolution, Dream., Untitled America, and Deep. I attended
Circa’s Two Day Run at the Broad Stage Makes A Big Impression!!!
I had the opportunity to attend the opening of a two day show at Broad Stage. Circa was a great option for adults who enjoy the acrobatic part of a "circus" and a LOT less expensive than most. Fresh from a