A short history and description of the Fieldwork workshop for performing artists, as well as my own experiences of the last three weeks.
Emerging Talent, A Conversation with Joseph Walsh of Houston Ballet
Houston Ballet corps de ballet member Joseph Walsh is having a great season so far. This summer it was announced that he had been recognized as an emerging talent in dance with a Princess Grace Award. As a recipient he’ll be joining the esteemed company of past winners such as Ethan Steifel, Robert Battle, GillianContinue reading “Emerging Talent, A Conversation with Joseph Walsh of Houston Ballet”
Dancing Diana
My participation in The Frenetic Fringe Festival in Houston, performing a work titled Dancing Diana.
Squeeze – Psophonia Dance Company
Squeeze isn’t all about finances. There’s a smidgen of sensuality as the dancers parade onto and across the stage in a Vegasy opener. And, a touch of technology — the audience is invited to text or, for the tragically hip, “tweet” during a brief intermission. Also there’s a “healthy” dose of paranoia as a few sneezes and the threat of swinish germs undermine the dancers’ ability to connect with one another.
Traversing the Iberian Peninsula with Sara Draper and Dancepatheatre
In a one-night-only, June 20 repertory concert, Memories of Spain, Dancepatheatre traversed the Iberian Peninsula with postcard precision. A glimpse of the region’s ancient history, a peek at its rhythmical underpinning, a gander at its cultural temperament. Including revisited work, dance in development, and a premiere performance, the evening managed to coalesce into an enticing mosaic, depicting not only Spanish culture, but Draper’s own creative sojourns.
In Sleep a King
There’s no questioning Michael Jackson’s influence on our current pop music and dance culture. His life was somewhat of a tragedy but his talent was a gift. So, in honor of this icon, I’m taking a moment to celebrate that gift.
