Writing

DANCING ON THE EDGE: Recent performances at Jacob’s Pillow

Tuesday, 16 Aug 2016
The dancers were not only beyond brilliant technicians, they were consummate actors never overstating their emotions but always sharing them with us. Read »

DANCING ON THE EDGE: Gauthier Dance Company… and are dancers safe?

Thursday, 14 Jul 2016
The performers I am about to talk about would be safe, we hope, on the stage, but on the street? They would be in danger. This is not an exaggeration but a fact. They are mostly people of color.Read »

DANCING ON THE EDGE: Bereishit Dance Company

Saturday, 2 Jul 2016
The second piece, “Balance and Imbalance,” was danced by an extraordinary group of women and men … all of the dancers were brilliant and a joy to watch. Read »

DANCING ON THE EDGE: Che Malambo

Friday, 1 Jul 2016
I don't know who enjoyed the performance more – the performers or the audience. Read »

DANCING ON THE EDGE: Bereishit Dance Company

Saturday, 2 Jul 2016
This week I am going to see Che Malambo. I will try to go without expectations. Read »

DANCING ON THE EDGE: Thoughts about dance

Thursday, 23 Jun 2016
I would like you to join me in a new adventure, watching with an open mind and heart. Yes, you know enough about dance to do this. Read »