Shows
Body and SoulListen.: Cristiane BougerCristiane Bouger muses on time.
Cristiane Bouger is a Brooklyn-based artist and writer. She explores the intersection of performance, theater, philosophy, literature, do-it-yourself practices and post-punk influences. Her work reveals existential examinations reflecting upon the female body, desire, cultural conducts, behavior and symbols, biography and fiction. She is a 2012 Movement Research Artist-in-Residence and a 2012-2013 Performa Magazine Writer-in-Residence.
Learn more on InfiniteBody blog (http://infinitebody.blogspot.com)
(c)2013, Eva Yaa Asantewaa, InfiniteBody
2013-05-3000 minBody and SoulListen.: Jennifer MonsonDancer Jennifer Monson, artistic director of iLAND (Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Art, Nature and Dance), talks about her new project, "Live Dancing Archive" which will be presented in New York City at The Kitchen, February 14-16, 21-23. For more information, see http://www.ilandart.org/ or my InfiniteBody blog at http://infinitebody.blogspot.com.
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2013-01-2500 minBody and SoulRaimund Hoghe: US premiere of "Pas de deux"Eva's review of German choreographer Raimund Hoghe's "Pas de deux," a duet with Takashi Ueno, at Baryshnikov Arts Center, October 10, 2012.
(c)2012, Eva Yaa Asantewaa, InfiniteBody
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2012-10-1100 min
Body and SoulRaimund Hoghe: US premiere of "Pas de deux"Eva's review of German choreographer Raimund Hoghe's "Pas de deux," a duet with Takashi Ueno, at Baryshnikov Arts Center, October 10, 2012.
(c)2012, Eva Yaa Asantewaa, InfiniteBody
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2012-10-1104 minBody and SoulListen.: JoAnna Mendl ShawListen to JoAnna Mendl Shaw, choreographer and artistic director of The Equus Projects, as she talks about how an Arabian stallion named Hamlet influenced her creative process.
Visit The Equus Projects site: http://www.dancingwithhorses.org/
(c)2012, Eva Yaa Asantewaa, InfiniteBody (http://infinitebody.blogspot.com)
2012-10-0500 minBody and SoulListen.: Camille A. BrownDance artists who happen to be both female and Black often find it tough to forge a viable, sustainable career, says Camille A. Brown, the well-regarded choreographer and Artistic Director of Camille A. Brown & Dancers. They need role models. Listen as this inspiring artist shares her experience of taking nourishment from talking with young dance students of color.
Camille A. Brown & Dancers
http://camilleabrown.org
(c)2012, Eva Yaa Asantewaa, InfiniteBody (http://infinitebody.blogspot.com)
2012-10-0300 minBody and SoulListen.: Steven RekerListen to the multitalented Steven Reker (dancer, choreographer, musician, songwriter) talk about "creating sonic landscapes" with his band of musicians and dancers, People Get Ready.
People Get Ready/Steven Reker will present the world premiere of Specific Ocean at New York Live Arts (October 18-20). Prior to the October 18th show, there will be a conversation about 'Where Contemporary Dance and Pop Music Intersect in NYC Today" at 6:30pm, moderated by Michael Azerrad. More information here: http://www.newyorklivearts.org/event/specific_ocean
(c)2012, Eva Yaa Asantewaa, InfiniteBody (http://infinitebody.blogspot.com)
2012-10-0100 minBody and SoulListen.: Todd ShalomListen as Elastic City's director/founder Todd Shalom takes us on an improvised walk to his local post office.
For information on Catastrophe!, the final "way" of the Elastic City season, with Spanish artist Xavier Acarin--tomorrow, Tuesday, October 2, 7pm, on the Lower East Side--visit the Elastic City site at http://www.elastic-city.org/.
(c)2012, Eva Yaa Asantewaa, InfiniteBody (http://infinitebody.blogspot.com)
2012-10-0100 minBody and SoulListen.: Dan SaferListen to my guest Dan Safer (Artistic Director of the great dance/theater hybrid troupe, Witness Relocation) talking about the importance of listening.
(c)2012, Eva Yaa Asantewaa, InfiniteBody (http://infinitebody.blogspot.com)
2012-09-2800 minBody and SoulListen.: Imani UzuriListen to vocalist/composer Imani Uzuri talk about deep listening to the ocean and her own need, as an artist and a woman, for meditative time alone.
For more information about Imani Uzuri and her new album, The Gypsy Diaries, visit her site at http://www.imaniuzuri.com.
(c)2012, Eva Yaa Asantewaa, InfiniteBody (http://infinitebody.blogspot.com)
2012-09-2600 minBody and SoulListen.: Maria BaumanListen to dancer-choreographer Maria Bauman talk about everything she's inspired to listen to, with great care, these days.
Bauman fun facts:
*Premiered "Stand" at SummerStage, August 11, 2012
*Setting "Stand" at Long Island University Dance Department this semester
*Guest Artist at Connecticut College, September 2012
*Teaching contemporary dance at Hunter College this semester
*Working with Jen Abrams on a new piece called "Any Resemblance," using video, photography, the Internet and live performance
Contact links for more information are available on InfiniteBody blog at http://infinitebody.blogspot.com.
(c)2012, Eva Yaa Asantewaa, InfiniteBody (http://infinitebody.blogspot.com)
2012-09-2300 minBody and SoulListen.: Deborah HayListen to choreographer Deborah Hay talk about what she has learned from working with highly-skilled performers and about her plans for a sabbatical to re-set, refresh and see what comes next in her work.
(c)2012, Eva Yaa Asantewaa, InfiniteBody (http://infinitebody.blogspot.com)
2012-09-2100 minBody and SoulListen.: Edisa WeeksListen to director/choreographer/educator Edisa Weeks (DELIRIOUS Dances) talk about the role of storytelling and justice in her work and the inspiration of the political insights of Thomas Paine.
Edisa Weeks premieres To Begin the World Over Again at the Irondale Center in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Sept 27-29 at 8pm; Oct 4-6 at 8pm.
(c)2012, Eva Yaa Asantewaa, InfiniteBody (http://infinitebody.blogspot.com)
2012-09-1700 minBody and SoulListen.: Saifan ShmererListen as Saifan Shmerer relates how being present with impermanence launched a dreamlike journey of discovery for a choreographer at the start of her career.
saifan shmerer | SASSON premieres Nothing Lasts Forever, Nothing is Lost Forever at The End (18 Kent Street, Brooklyn: map/directions). Thursday-Saturday, September 27-29. Details and tickets can be found at www.dontyousass.me.
(c)2012, Eva Yaa Asantewaa, InfiniteBody (http://infinitebody.blogspot.com)
2012-09-1400 minBody and SoulListen.: Katy PyleListen to dancer-choreographer Katy Pyle talk about the the saving grace--and the power--of imagination.
Katy Pyle and Jules Skloot present COVERS -- September 6-9 at The Bushwick Starr. Get details at http://cargocollective.com/katypyle/COVERS.
(c)2012, Eva Yaa Asantewaa, InfiniteBody
http://infinitebody.blogspot.com
2012-08-2800 minBody and SoulListen.: Doug VaroneSurprise!
It's time to revive my old dance interview podcast, Body and Soul. I'll be starting with Listen., a new series-within-the-series that will feature short, unmediated takes by artists from the dance world and allied disciplines about...well, really about anything they want to say, any way they want to say it. While I expect that these folks have plenty to say about life, art, politics, spirituality and more, each one will have to keep it all down to 10 minutes max--which is good for focusing the speaker's mind and holding the typical Web surfer's attention, right?
Listen.
Doug Varone and...
2012-08-2100 minBody and SoulAviva Davidson: Body and Soul podcastAviva Davidson, Executive and Artistic Director of Dancing in the Streets, talks about Hip Hop Generation Next 2009, a celebration of global hip hop culture, with upcoming events in July and August in Queens, Manhattan and the Bronx.
Details at Dancing in the Streets -- http://www.dancinginthestreets.org.
(c)2009, Eva Yaa Asantewaa, http://infinitebody.blogspot.com
2009-06-1600 minBody and SoulNaomi Goldberg Haas: Body and Soul podcastToday, I visited with Naomi Goldberg Haas/Dances for a Variable Population--fifteen dancers who range in age from mid-20s to 80s--at a rehearsal for the premiere of "Fanfare" at the Whitehall Terminal of the Staten Island Ferry. This twenty-minute work will utilize the terminal's bright, spacious and rather busy waiting room for 12:30pm and 1:30pm performances on June 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26 and 27. Subways: #1 to South Ferry, 4/5 to Bowling Green or R to Whitehall Street.
Admission is free. Just take the stairs or escalators up to the waiting room and look around!
"Fanfare" is a presentation of Sitelines 09, the summer site-specific performance series...
2009-06-0900 min
hummingwitchAudio Card of the Day: 6/2/09Ten of Wands (from Universal Waite Tarot). Hey, you! Where are you going with all of that energy?
Deadline approaching! Information on Eva's Tarot Salon (June 20) is available at http://magickaleva.weebly.com. Pre-register now!
(c)2009, Eva Yaa Asantewaa, http://hummingwitch.blogspot.com
2009-06-0200 minBody and SoulOlive Bieringa: Body and Soul podcastOlive Bieringa of The BodyCartography Project, based in Minneapolis, talks about plans for next month's SEEDS Festival of arts and ecology. Now set to launch its second summer at EARTHDANCE in Massachusetts, SEEDS is an international, interdisciplinary festival, forging connections between innovative artists and scientists.
SEEDS
http://www.earthdance.net/seeds
The BodyCartography Project
http://www.bodycartography.org
(c)2009, Eva Yaa Asantewaa, http://infinitebody.blogspot.com
2009-05-2800 minBody and SoulMegan V. Sprenger: Body and Soul podcastChoreographer Megan V. Sprenger joins me to talk about "...within us," her new, evening-length production at PS 122, May 17-24 (Tues-Sat at 7:30pm; Sun at 5:30pm.
Company information at Megan V. Sprenger/mvworks --
http://www.mvworks.org/
Further information at Performance Space 122 -- http://www.ps122.org -- or 212-352-3101
(c)2009, Eva Yaa Asantewaa, http://infinitebody.blogspot.com
2009-05-1100 minBody and SoulMichelle Boulé: Body and Soul podcastMichelle Boulé is a choreographer, teacher and performer well-known for her work with cutting-edge dancemakers such as John Jasperse, Miguel Gutierrez, Donna Uchizono, Beth Gill, Doug Varone and Deborah Hay. She is also a certified practitioner of BodyTalk, a fascinating bodymind healing modality which we discuss in today's podcast.
Michelle Boulé
http://michelleboule.wordpress.com
Nurture Day Open House
Nurture New York
Thursday, May 7 (4-8pm)
$30 for one of various mindbody modalities, including BodyTalk; $25 for 2 or more. See Web site for details. Drop in: Reservations not required!
Nurture New York, 1123 Broadway, Suite 1205, Manhattan (at 25th Street); 212-580-2689; http://www.nu...
2009-05-0700 minBody and SoulBerkeley crisis--Pt. 2: Body and Soul podcastCarissa Kranz (see photo at http://infinitebody.blogspot.com) is a ballerina and studies law at the University of California, Berkeley (Boalt). She's also one of many Berkeley students protesting proposed budget cuts that would greatly diminish the school's much-respected physical education department and its dance classes. Hear why this program is important to the 5,000 students it serves each year and how students like Kranz are organizing to save it.
Berkeley crisis--Pt. 1 featured David E. Garcia, a graduate student in the Chemistry department, dancer and choreographer.
"Don't Hurt the Body for the Mind" by 12 Lecturers of The Physical Education Program...
2009-04-2500 minBody and SoulBerkeley crisis--Pt. 1: Body and Soul podcastDavid E. Garcia is a graduate student in Chemistry at the University of California at Berkeley. He's also a dancer, a choreographer and one of many Berkeley students protesting proposed budget cuts that would greatly diminish the school's much-respected physical education department and its dance classes. Hear why this program is important to the 5,000 students it serves each year and how students like Garcia are organizing to save it.
Berkeley crisis--Pt. 2 will feature law student and ballerina Carissa Kranz.
"Don't Hurt the Body for the Mind" by 12 Lecturers of The Physical Education Program, The Daily Californian Online (March 13, 2009)
http://tinyurl...
2009-04-2500 minBody and SoulJody Oberfelder: Body and Soul podcastJody Oberfelder received a dream commission from the Brooklyn Philharmonic--to choreograph Stravinsky's "A Soldier's Tale" for a May 9th performance at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). Little did she realize that her project would become a casualty of New York's economic crisis when, like so many other arts institutions, the Philharmonic was forced to slash its budget.
Oberfelder joined me today to talk about her re-imagining of "A Soldier's Tale," the ironic relevance of its theme and her renewed efforts to bring this production to life.
Web site of Jody Oberfelder Dance Projects: http://www.jodyoberfelder.com
Daniel Goode's...
2009-04-1300 minBody and SoulFiona Dolenga: Body and Soul podcastIt's not unusual to discover a dance artist with a strong talent in other arts or areas of interest. But as a longtime Tarot counselor and teacher, I was intrigued and delighted to learn that choreographer Fiona Dolenga has designed a Tarot deck of her own, featuring photos of colleagues from New York's dance community. I spoke with her about the creation of this beautiful deck and her dance work-in-progress.
The Web site of Hidden Arena Dance/Fiona Dolenga and Company is at http://www.hiddenarenadance.org.
For more information about Tarot imagery, I highly recommend Aeclectic.net at http...
2009-04-0900 minBody and SoulAki Sasamoto and Arturo Vidich: Body and SoulAki Sasamoto and Arturo Vidich of Culture Push discuss "Domestic Partner"--their provocative new installation/simultaneous performance, hosted by The Chocolate Factory (Wednesday-Saturday, April 8-11, 8pm).
Learn more about Aki Sasamoto and Arturo Vidich at http://www.culturepush.org.
The Chocolate Factory, 5-49 49th Street, Long Island City, New York
Complete information, directions and ticketing at http://www.chocolatefactorytheater.org/home.html
Movement Research --
http://www.movementresearch.org/
(c)2009, Eva Yaa Asantewaa,http://infinitebody.blogspot.com
2009-04-0400 minBody and SoulPaul Singh: Body and Soul podcastFor the past few years, Paul Singh--who has performed for some of New York's most innovative dance makers--has started branching out as a choreographer in his own right with his company, Singh & Dance. In our recent conversation, he talks about what drives his creativity and the unusual risks he takes for authenticity in movement.
Learn more about Paul Singh at http://www.paulsinghdance.com.
(c)2009, Eva Yaa Asantewaa, InfiniteBody, http://infinitebody.blogspot.com
2009-04-0200 minBody and SoulJulian Barnett: Body and Soul podcastDanspace Project will present "Sound Memory"--a full-evening world premiere by the talented young dancer-choreographer Julian Barnett.
Barnett joins me to talk about this work, inspired by the influence of old audio technology--music cassette tapes--on memory and imagination.
"Sound Memory" at Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church, Thursday-Saturday, 8:30pm.
Schedule and ticketing information at http://www.danspaceproject.org or 866-811-4111
Julian Barnett Web site at http://www.julianbarnett.com
Dance critic and blogger Apollinaire Scherr's essay on a preview of "Sound Memory" can be found at
http://www.artsjournal.com /foot/2008/06/julian_barnetts_sound_memory_a.html.
(c)2009, Eva...
2009-03-1300 minBody and SoulIvy Baldwin: Body and Soul podcastCelebrating its 10th anniversary, Ivy Baldwin Dance premieres 'Bear Crown" at Dance Theater Workshop next week, March 18-21. Baldwin's dance-theater aesthetic immerses viewers in mysterious environments with an aura of darkness and twisted humor.
Wednesday-Saturday, March 18-21, 7:30pm. Post-show talk with Heather Olson (3/18). Pre-show coffee & conversation with Sara Nash (3/19 at 6:30pm). 10th Anniversary Benefit Gala performance and party (3/19).
For schedule and ticketing details, visit http://www.dancetheaterworkshop.org.
For company information, visit http://www.ivybaldwindance.org
Special note: Justin Jones's Minneapolis-based dance podcast--Talk Dance MPLS--is available through iTunes.
(c)2009, Eva Yaa Asantewaa, InfiniteBody
(http://infinitebody.blogspot.com)
2009-03-1300 minBody and SoulHeidi Latsky: Body and Soul podcastDancer-choreographer Heidi Latsky presents the New York City premiere of "GIMP"--a full-throttle, passionate ensemble work that expands expectations and perceptions of the body, disability and performance.
Thursday-Saturday, March 19-21, 8pm. Opening night reception honors The Wounded Warrior Project (http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org)
Abrons Arts Center at Henry Street Settlement, 466 Grand Street (at Pitt); 212-598-0400
Further information at http://www.thegimpproject.com
Boston premiere at the Institute of Contemporary Art, April 24-25 (http://www.icaboston.org)
(c)2009, Eva Yaa Asantewaa, InfiniteBody (http://infinitebody.blogspot.com)
2009-03-1100 minBody and SoulBrian Rogers: Body and Soul podcastBrian Rogers talks about The Chocolate Factory--an influential multidisciplinary arts space and gallery in Long Island City, Queens--and about his new full-evening work "redevelop (death valley)."
Brian Rogers, a graduate of Bennington College, is the co-founder and Artistic Director of The Chocolate Factory Theater. His works for the company include "2 Husbands" (2007), a collaboration with playwright Ken Urban; "GUN PLAY" (2006); and "AUDIT" (2004). Brian curates The Chocolate Factory's Visiting Artist Program and has collaborated as a sound, video and performance artist on numerous projects. He is also Director of Operations for Dance Theater Workshop and curator of the newly-renovated cabaret space at...
2009-01-3000 minBody and SoulValerie Green: Body and Soul podcastValerie Green joins me to talk about Green Space--her dance studio and performance space in Long Island City--and its many services to the artists, audiences and families of Queens, New York's most ethnically-diverse borough.
See Green perform her solo "Underground" at 92nd Street Y's free Fridays @ Noon program on January 23. Information at http://www.92Y.org or at 212-415-5435.
InfiniteBody blog at http://infinitebody.blogspot.com
Valerie Green bio and company information at http://DanceEntropy.org
Green Space Studio at http://www.GreenSpaceStudio.org
(c)2009, Eva Yaa Asantewaa
2009-01-1600 minBody and SoulTara O'Con: Body and Soul podcastMy guest, the emerging choreographer Tara O'Con, will make her Danspace Project debut with the eerie, intriguing "Walk It Once"--a trio originally presented at The Chocolate Factory in June 2008. She shares a program with choreographer-puppeteer Enrico D. Wey, January 22-24, 8:30pm.
Tara O'Con graduated with honors in 2003 with a B.A. in dance and performance from Roger Williams University. Currently residing in Brooklyn, she has presented her work in showcases at Dixon Place, The Brooklyn Arts Exchange, WOW Café Theater, The Chocolate Factory Theater (Fresh Meat Festival), and by Dancenow NYC. In 2007, O'Con was among six emerging choreographers to b...
2009-01-0700 minBody and SoulTara O'Con: Body and Soul podcastMy guest, the emerging choreographer Tara O'Con, will make her Danspace Project debut with the eerie, intriguing "Walk It Once"--a trio originally presented at The Chocolate Factory in June 2008. She shares a program with choreographer-puppeteer Enrico D. Wey, January 22-24, 8:30pm.
Tara O'Con graduated with honors in 2003 with a B.A. in dance and performance from Roger Williams University. Currently residing in Brooklyn, she has presented her work in showcases at Dixon Place, The Brooklyn Arts Exchange, WOW Café Theater, The Chocolate Factory Theater (Fresh Meat Festival), and by Dancenow NYC. In 2007, O'Con was among six emerging choreographers to b...
2009-01-0734 minBody and SoulBenjamin Ford Asriel: Body and Soul podcastAs the arts world struggles to cope with the global economic crisis, dancer-choreographer Benjamin Ford Asriel outlines his strategy of using the Internet to open the process of creating new work to his donors. Learn more at Project Paper Trail (http://www.basriel.com).
Program notes at http://infinitebody.blogspot.com. Guest information at http://www.basriel.com/Project_Paper_Trail/me.html
(c)2008, Eva Yaa Asantewaa
2008-12-2200 minBody and SoulZahava: Body and Soul podcastZahava's mission encompasses not only dance as aesthetic expression but also its role in individual and societal healing. She writes, "My body has led me to teachers, rhythms, techniques, abandon, containment, ecstasy, erotic languid prayers, rituals geometry, discipline, storytelling and healing. Through these journeys I have found spirit guides, competition, self criticism, deep reverence, the practice of life in uncomfortable and pleasurable tempos." In this conversation, Zahava discusses her practice as a dancer and her understanding of how racism gets played out in our relationship with our bodies, the source of discord and of peace.
Program notes: http://infinitebody.blogspot...
2008-12-1900 minBody and SoulAnnie-B Parson: Body and Soul podcastAnnie-B Parson--co-founder and choreographer of the Bessie Award-winning Big Dance Theater--joins forces with the exciting post-classical string quartet ETHEL and dancer Elizabeth DeMent for a site-specific production in the Winter Garden at World Financial Center. "Wait for Green"--ETHEL's third Winter Solstice concert at WFC--premieres on Friday, December 19, in two free performances--12:30pm and 7pm.
"Wait for Green" has been commissioned by arts>World Financial Center for its 20th Anniversary celebration.
Program notes: http://infinitebody.blogspot.com
Guest and venue information:
http://www.bigdancetheater.org; http://www.ETHELcentral.com; http://www.ArtsWorldFinancialCenter.com
(c)2008,Eva Yaa Asantewaa
2008-12-1300 minBody and SoulBrenda Neville: Body and Soul podcastThis season, Brenda Neville's Neville Dance Theatre brings a contemporary Nutcracker with a world of difference to Brooklyn's Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts (Long Island University). With a Brooklyn-based setting that features techie toys for kids of all ages and a party mix of capoeira, tango, Irish dancing and more, this production puts a fresh spin on the beloved winter classic.
Program notes--http://infinitebody.blogspot.com. Guest information at http://www.nevilledance.com and http://www.kumbletheater.org (c)2008,Eva Yaa Asantewaa
2008-12-0700 minBody and SoulKyle Abraham: Body and Soul podcastKyle Abraham--native of Pittsburgh and MFA graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts--has danced in the companies of Nathan Trice, Bill T. Jones, Mimi Garrard, Kevin Wynn, among others, and is now making a name for himself as an independent choreographer with promise. This week, Abraham joins Bessie winner Layard Thompson on a program of new work at Dance Theater Workshop (Wednesday-Saturday, December 3-6, 7:30pm).
Program notes--http://infinitebody.blogspot.com. Guest information at http://www.abrahaminmotion.org and http://www.dancetheaterworkshop.org (c)2008, Eva Yaa Asantewaa
2008-12-0200 minBody and SoulLayard Thompson: Body and Soul podcastBessie Award winner Layard Thompson joins me for a wide-ranging discussion of the interrelatedness of dance and watcher, art and the world in which we live. This week, Thompson will share an evening of new work with choreographer Kyle Abraham of Abraham.In.Motion at Dance Theater Workshop (Wednesday-Saturday, December 3-6, 7:30pm). My interview with Abraham will follow shortly. Program notes--http://infinitebody.blogspot.com. Guest information at http://www.dancetheaterworkshop.org. (c)2008, Eva Yaa Asantewaa
2008-12-0200 minBody and SoulGesel Mason: Body and Soul podcastDancer-choreographer Gesel Mason--of the DC-area based Mason/Rhynes Productions and Gesel Mason Performance Projects--discusses her wide-ranging work on behalf of diverse artists and audiences, as well as her celebrated project--"No Boundaries"--featuring historic and contemporary dance by Black choreographers such as Donald McKayle, Bebe Miller, David Roussève and Jawole Willa Jo Zollar.
Program notes--http://infinitebody.blogspot.com. Guest info at http://www.mason-rhynes.org and http://www.gmasonprojects.com. (c)2008, Eva Yaa Asantewaa
2008-11-0500 minBody and SoulLuciana Achugar update: Body and Soul podcastBessie Award-winning choreographer Luciana Achugar brings a new work--"The Sublime is Us"--to a studio space at Dance Theater Workshop, beginning October 21.
Program notes--http://infinitebody.blogspot.com. Guest info at http://www.lachugar.org and http://www.dtw.org. (c)2008, Eva Yaa
Asantewaa
2008-10-1100 minBody and SoulWarren Adams: Body and Soul podcastWarren Adams, born and raised in South Africa, is among several choreographers whose dances will receive their New York premieres during BalletMet Columbus's return engagement at The Joyce Theater (September 30-October 5). Adams will present "The Audacious One," inspired by the speech that first brought Senator Barack Obama to national and international attention and acclaim. Created as a four-minute piece for BalletMet's 30th anniversary season in Columbus, Ohio, the work will now be seen in an expanded version, set to Mozart's Requiem.
Program notes--http://infinitebody.blogspot.com. Guest info at http://www.joyce.org and http://www.balletmet.org/performances_hot...
2008-09-2300 minBody and SoulSara Juli: Body and Soul podcastAcclaimed performance artist Sara Juli discusses her new solo piece--"Death"--which premieres at Performance Space 122 on October 24. [Contains some explicit language.]
Program notes--http://infinitebody.blogspot.com. Guest info at http://www.ps122.org and http://www.elsieman.org/artists/sara_juli.html. (c)2008, Eva Yaa Asantewaa
2008-09-2300 minBody and SoulJane Comfort: Body and Soul podcastBessie Award-winning choreographer Jane Comfort talks about "An American Rendition"--her new dance-theater work that addresses American addiction to Reality TV and avoidance of political realities such as our government's policy of rendition--the secret kidnapping, interrogation and torture of detainees in overseas prisons. Jane Comfort and Company will premiere this piece at the Duke on 42nd Street (September 24-28).
Program notes--http://infinitebody.blogspot.com. Guest info at www.janecomfortandcompany.org. (c)2008, Eva Yaa Asantewaa
2008-09-0500 minBody and SoulAdrienne Westwood: Body and Soul podcastDancer-choreographer Adrienne Westwood discusses her upcoming premiere, "Lullaby in Surrealism" (September 25-27 at the Ailey Citigroup Theater) and talks about founding a collaborative dance company with several fellow graduates of North Carolina School of the Arts.
Program notes--http://infinitebody.blogspot.com. Guest info at www.viadance.org. (c)2008, Eva Yaa Asantewaa
2008-09-0200 minBody and SoulDaniel Gwirtzman: Body and Soul podcastProgram notes--http://infinitebody.blogspot.com. Guest info at www.gwirtzmandance.org. (c)2008, Eva Yaa Asantewaa
2008-08-2000 minBody and SoulAna Maria Alvarez: Body and Soul podcastAn interview with dancer-choreographer Ana Maria Alvarez, founder and artistic director of Contra-Tiempo, a Latin activist dance troupe based in Los Angeles.
Program notes--http://infinitebody.blogspot.com. Guest info at www.contra-tiempo.org. (c)2008, Eva Yaa Asantewaa
2008-08-1200 minBody and SoulJill Johnson: Body and Soul podcastChoreographer Jill Johnson talks with Eva about her residency with Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet and her new dance installation, The Copier. Program notes--http://infinitebody.blogspot.com. Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet info at www.cedarlakedance.com. (c)2008, Eva Yaa Asantewaa
2008-08-1200 minBody and SoulJill Johnson: Body and Soul podcastChoreographer Jill Johnson talks with Eva about her residency with Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet and her new dance installation, The Copier. Program notes--http://infinitebody.blogspot.com. Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet info at www.cedarlakedance.com. (c)2008, Eva Yaa Asantewaa
2008-08-1224 minBody and SoulSarah Johansson Locke and Mira BetzProgram notes--http://infinitebody.blogspot.com. Guest info at www.alchemyperformance.com and www.miramania.com. (c)2008, Eva Yaa Asantewaa
2008-08-0500 minBody and SoulRisa Jaroslow: Body and Soul podcastProgram notes at http://infinitebody.blogspot.com. Guest info at www.risajaroslow.org. (c)2008, Eva Yaa Asantewaa
2008-07-0100 minBody and SoulLarry Keigwin: Body and Soul podcastFor program notes, see http://infinitebody.blogspot.com. Guest info at www.keigwinandcompany.com. (c)2008, Eva Yaa Asantewaa
2008-06-2500 minBody and SoulTom Pearson and Zach Morris: Body and SoulIt’s immediately clear that Tom Pearson and Zach Morris of Third Rail Projects take great pleasure in their work and that the personal bond between them creates an atmosphere of trust and courage that nourishes their entire artistic team. The dancer-choreographers spoke with me today about their partnership, their creative process and “Vanishing Point,” a new presentation at Danspace Project (June 26-28).
BIOS
TOM PEARSON
Tom Pearson works in a variety of media. Each work introduces its own movement and/or visual vocabulary, defined by the parameters of the subject and performance environment. Pearson’s work ranges from the surreal...
2008-06-1000 minBody and SoulHilary Easton: Body and Soul podcastHilary Easton's creativity combines secure craft, sharp intelligence, hearty expression and fearless exploration. Here's a delightful conversation I had with the choreographer in a studio at New York's Lincoln Center.
BIO
Hiilary Easton has danced with Kinematic, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, XXY Dance/Music and many others. Ms. Easton has been commissioned to choreograph for many exciting projects, most recently The Talking Band's "Imminence," which premiered at La MaMa in February 2008. Ms. Easton is a consultant for VSA Arts, the New York Philharmonic, and Big Thought/Dallas. She has taught at Connecticut College, Princeton University, and the...
2008-06-1000 minBody and SoulMessage from Eva: Body and Soul podcastIf you can see this description text but missed the text for the previous two podcasts--the UF students and Emily Berry interviews--you can find that information on my blog, InfiniteBody. Thanks, once again, for your support!
LINK
http://infinitebody.blogspot.com
Body and Soul is the official podcast of InfiniteBody dance blog at
http://infinitebody.blogspot.com.
Subscribe through iTunes or at http://magickaleva.hipcast.com/rss/bodyandsoul.xml.
(c)2008, Eva Yaa Asantewaa
2008-05-1200 minBody and SoulMessage from Eva: Body and Soul podcastIf you can see this description text but missed the text for the previous two podcasts--the UF students and Emily Berry interviews--you can find that information on my blog, InfiniteBody. Thanks, once again, for your support!
LINK
http://infinitebody.blogspot.com
Body and Soul is the official podcast of InfiniteBody dance blog at
http://infinitebody.blogspot.com.
Subscribe through iTunes or at http://magickaleva.hipcast.com/rss/bodyandsoul.xml.
(c)2008, Eva Yaa Asantewaa
2008-05-1201 minBody and SoulMessage from Eva: Body and Soul podcastIf you can see this description text but missed the text for the previous two podcasts--the UF students and Emily Berry interviews--you can find that information on my blog, InfiniteBody. Thanks, once again, for your support!
LINK
http://infinitebody.blogspot.com
Body and Soul is the official podcast of InfiniteBody dance blog at
http://infinitebody.blogspot.com.
Subscribe through iTunes or at http://magickaleva.hipcast.com/rss/bodyandsoul.xml.
(c)2008, Eva Yaa Asantewaa
2008-05-1201 minBody and SoulEmily Berry: Body and Soul podcast“I believe that art has the power to create change,” says Emily Berry, artistic director of B3W and my guest for today’s podcast. Recently, Berry set a new dance on her students at Queensborough Community College, dealing straight on with the issue of race. Given the prominence of this issue–for better or for worse--in this year’s presidential campaign, I thought it appropriate to take a look at how one contemporary dance artist has chosen to address this longstanding societal divide.
You can see videos of Berry's work at http://www.b3w.org.
BIO
Emily Berry is the Art...
2008-05-1100 minBody and SoulUF dancers visit NYC: Body and Soul podcastA few weeks ago, I interviewed choreographer Neta Pulvermacher about her UF/NYC Dance Xchange program for dance majors from University of Florida's College of Fine Arts. The students are now here in New York, and I met them last evening at Judson Memorial Church where we attended a Movement Research performance. After watching dances by Rose Anne Spradlin, Rebecca Lazier, DD Dorvillier and Julian Barnett, we gathered around, and I asked the students to share some of their reactions to the show.
LINKS
Interview with Neta Pulvermacher
http://infinitebody.blogspot.com/2008/04/neta-pulvermacher-body-and-soul-podcast.html
Joyce SoHo
http://www.joyce.org
...
2008-05-0605 minBody and SoulUF dancers visit NYC: Body and Soul podcastA few weeks ago, I interviewed choreographer Neta Pulvermacher about her UF/NYC Dance Xchange program for dance majors from University of Florida's College of Fine Arts. The students are now here in New York, and I met them last evening at Judson Memorial Church where we attended a Movement Research performance. After watching dances by Rose Anne Spradlin, Rebecca Lazier, DD Dorvillier and Julian Barnett, we gathered around, and I asked the students to share some of their reactions to the show.
LINKS
Interview with Neta Pulvermacher
http://infinitebody.blogspot.com/2008/04/neta-pulvermacher-body-and-soul-podcast.html
Joyce SoHo
http://www.joyce.org
...
2008-05-0600 minBody and SoulUF dancers visit NYC: Body and Soul podcastA few weeks ago, I interviewed choreographer Neta Pulvermacher about her UF/NYC Dance Xchange program for dance majors from University of Florida's College of Fine Arts. The students are now here in New York, and I met them last evening at Judson Memorial Church where we attended a Movement Research performance. After watching dances by Rose Anne Spradlin, Rebecca Lazier, DD Dorvillier and Julian Barnett, we gathered around, and I asked the students to share some of their reactions to the show.
LINKS
Interview with Neta Pulvermacher
http://infinitebody.blogspot.com/2008/04/neta-pulvermacher-body-and-soul-podcast.html
Joyce SoHo
http://www.joyce.org
...
2008-05-0605 minBody and SoulNicky Paraiso/Mia Yoo (Pt. 2): Body and SoulIn Part 2 of our conversation about the 2008 La MaMa Moves! dance festival, co-curators Nicky Paraiso and Mia B. Yoo discuss a new
addition to their festival schedule--a forum for choreographers.
GUEST BIOS
See Part 1.
EVENT
La MaMa Moves! -- May 2-June 1
For up-to-the-minute calendar and ticketing details, see the link
below or call 212-475-7710.
LINK
La MaMa e.t.c.
http://www.lamama.org/
Click on Dance Festival 2008
Body and Soul is the official podcast of InfiniteBody dance blog at
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2008-05-0100 minBody and SoulNeta Pulvermacher: Body and Soul podcastNew York-based choreographer Neta Pulvermacher, who teaches at the University of Florida, joined me to talk about her plans for this year's big student field trip to New York--the Second Annual UF/NYC Dance Xchange (May 3-10, 2008)--and also share a preview of other exciting upcoming projects.
BIO
Neta Pulvermacher is the founder and project director of the UF/NYC Dance Xchange. She was born and raised in Kibbutz Lehavot Habashan, Israel. She graduated from Juilliard in 1985 and holds an MFA from the ADF/Hollins University. She founded The Neta Dance Company in 1987 and since then has choreographed over 65 works...
2008-04-1800 minBody and SoulNeta Pulvermacher: Body and Soul podcastNew York-based choreographer Neta Pulvermacher, who teaches at the University of Florida, joined me to talk about her plans for this year's big student field trip to New York--the Second Annual UF/NYC Dance Xchange (May 3-10, 2008)--and also share a preview of other exciting upcoming projects.
BIO
Neta Pulvermacher is the founder and project director of the UF/NYC Dance Xchange. She was born and raised in Kibbutz Lehavot Habashan, Israel. She graduated from Juilliard in 1985 and holds an MFA from the ADF/Hollins University. She founded The Neta Dance Company in 1987 and since then has choreographed over 65 works...
2008-04-1843 minBody and SoulNeta Pulvermacher: Body and Soul podcastNew York-based choreographer Neta Pulvermacher, who teaches at the University of Florida, joined me to talk about her plans for this year's big student field trip to New York--the Second Annual UF/NYC Dance Xchange (May 3-10, 2008)--and also share a preview of other exciting upcoming projects.
BIO
Neta Pulvermacher is the founder and project director of the UF/NYC Dance Xchange. She was born and raised in Kibbutz Lehavot Habashan, Israel. She graduated from Juilliard in 1985 and holds an MFA from the ADF/Hollins University. She founded The Neta Dance Company in 1987 and since then has choreographed over 65 works...
2008-04-1843 minBody and SoulRegina Nejman: Body and Soul podcastBrazil-born/New York-based Regina Nejman will bring "Reveal" to the Merce Cunningham Studio, May 1-4. This new dance-theater piece explores the meaning of privacy in today's technology-driven world, delving into the relationship between privacy and technology, and the impact of this relationship on everyday life.
BIO
Regina Nejman has been creating her own choreography since 1993. She formed Regina Nejman and Company in 1997. Recipient of the Outstanding Choreography Award at the 2005 New York International Fringe Festival for the premiere of "The Velocity of Things," Regina and her company have been steadily touring Brazil for the past two years, where the company...
2008-04-1017 minBody and SoulRegina Nejman: Body and Soul podcastBrazil-born/New York-based Regina Nejman will bring "Reveal" to the Merce Cunningham Studio, May 1-4. This new dance-theater piece explores the meaning of privacy in today's technology-driven world, delving into the relationship between privacy and technology, and the impact of this relationship on everyday life.
BIO
Regina Nejman has been creating her own choreography since 1993. She formed Regina Nejman and Company in 1997. Recipient of the Outstanding Choreography Award at the 2005 New York International Fringe Festival for the premiere of "The Velocity of Things," Regina and her company have been steadily touring Brazil for the past two years, where the company...
2008-04-1017 minBody and SoulAlex Escalante: Body and Soul podcastAlex Escalante's new evening-length work--"Clandestino"--pays tribute to his Mexican heritage, his immigrant parents, and the courage of undocumented workers, living in the United States, who, in the spring of 2006, turned out for massive rallies for their human rights. At a time when illegal immigration has become an exploited political flashpoint, Escalante asks audiences to confront their own feelings and opinions on this issue. The personal is the political, and vice-versa, in this vibrant presentation featuring live and recorded music, film, and a movement vocabulary inspired by contemporary Mexican social dances. Visit "Clandestino" on MySpace (see link below).
BIO
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2008-03-2822 minBody and SoulAlex Escalante: Body and Soul podcastAlex Escalante's new evening-length work--"Clandestino"--pays tribute to his Mexican heritage, his immigrant parents, and the courage of undocumented workers, living in the United States, who, in the spring of 2006, turned out for massive rallies for their human rights. At a time when illegal immigration has become an exploited political flashpoint, Escalante asks audiences to confront their own feelings and opinions on this issue. The personal is the political, and vice-versa, in this vibrant presentation featuring live and recorded music, film, and a movement vocabulary inspired by contemporary Mexican social dances. Visit "Clandestino" on MySpace (see link below).
BIO
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2008-03-2800 minBody and SoulAlex Escalante: Body and Soul podcastAlex Escalante's new evening-length work--"Clandestino"--pays tribute to his Mexican heritage, his immigrant parents, and the courage of undocumented workers, living in the United States, who, in the spring of 2006, turned out for massive rallies for their human rights. At a time when illegal immigration has become an exploited political flashpoint, Escalante asks audiences to confront their own feelings and opinions on this issue. The personal is the political, and vice-versa, in this vibrant presentation featuring live and recorded music, film, and a movement vocabulary inspired by contemporary Mexican social dances. Visit "Clandestino" on MySpace (see link below).
BIO
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2008-03-2822 minBody and SoulSandra Catena: Body and Soul podcastHere’s my conversation with Sandra Catena, popular belly dance instructor and performer, personal trainer and author of “The African Belly Dance”–the first murder mystery to feature a belly dancer as its protagonist.
BOOK FACTS
“The African Belly Dance” is a murder mystery featuring Santina Cole, a first generation Italian-American from Newark, New Jersey. Santina was raised in a blue-collar family with deep Catholic roots and much to the chagrin of her family, becomes a belly dancer. Santina is a feisty, funny, red hot woman from the hood who finds herself in the middle of trouble. While performing in West Africa...
2008-03-2114 minBody and SoulSandra Catena: Body and Soul podcastHere’s my conversation with Sandra Catena, popular belly dance instructor and performer, personal trainer and author of “The African Belly Dance”–the first murder mystery to feature a belly dancer as its protagonist.
BOOK FACTS
“The African Belly Dance” is a murder mystery featuring Santina Cole, a first generation Italian-American from Newark, New Jersey. Santina was raised in a blue-collar family with deep Catholic roots and much to the chagrin of her family, becomes a belly dancer. Santina is a feisty, funny, red hot woman from the hood who finds herself in the middle of trouble. While performing in West Africa...
2008-03-2100 minBody and SoulSandra Catena: Body and Soul podcastHere’s my conversation with Sandra Catena, popular belly dance instructor and performer, personal trainer and author of “The African Belly Dance”–the first murder mystery to feature a belly dancer as its protagonist.
BOOK FACTS
“The African Belly Dance” is a murder mystery featuring Santina Cole, a first generation Italian-American from Newark, New Jersey. Santina was raised in a blue-collar family with deep Catholic roots and much to the chagrin of her family, becomes a belly dancer. Santina is a feisty, funny, red hot woman from the hood who finds herself in the middle of trouble. While performing in West Africa...
2008-03-2114 minBody and SoulLynn Neuman: Body and Soul podcastLynn Neuman, the talented artistic director of Artichoke Dance Company, is currently showing her new work, “If You See Something...,” at Dixon Place. This evening-length piece is wrenching, both visually and aurally, which owes a lot to the physical and emotional courage of its performers–Toby Billowitz, Cary McWilliams, Melissa Riker and Neuman–as well as the intimacy of the space and an uncommon relationship to the audience.
BIO
Lynn Neuman is Artistic Director and co-founder of Artichoke Dance Company. Her movement style is the outgrowth of a background in gymnastics combined with eclectic dance training, including studies in Balinese dance, t...
2008-03-2118 minBody and SoulLynn Neuman: Body and Soul podcastLynn Neuman, the talented artistic director of Artichoke Dance Company, is currently showing her new work, “If You See Something...,” at Dixon Place. This evening-length piece is wrenching, both visually and aurally, which owes a lot to the physical and emotional courage of its performers–Toby Billowitz, Cary McWilliams, Melissa Riker and Neuman–as well as the intimacy of the space and an uncommon relationship to the audience.
BIO
Lynn Neuman is Artistic Director and co-founder of Artichoke Dance Company. Her movement style is the outgrowth of a background in gymnastics combined with eclectic dance training, including studies in Balinese dance, t...
2008-03-2100 minBody and SoulLynn Neuman: Body and Soul podcastLynn Neuman, the talented artistic director of Artichoke Dance Company, is currently showing her new work, “If You See Something...,” at Dixon Place. This evening-length piece is wrenching, both visually and aurally, which owes a lot to the physical and emotional courage of its performers–Toby Billowitz, Cary McWilliams, Melissa Riker and Neuman–as well as the intimacy of the space and an uncommon relationship to the audience.
BIO
Lynn Neuman is Artistic Director and co-founder of Artichoke Dance Company. Her movement style is the outgrowth of a background in gymnastics combined with eclectic dance training, including studies in Balinese dance, t...
2008-03-2118 minBody and SoulDunya Dianne McPherson: Body and Soul podcastDancer and Sufi teacher Dunya Dianne McPherson’s new memoir–Skin of Glass: Finding Spirit in the Flesh–tells of her exploration of the multisensory intelligence and wisdom of her body. In our interview, she retraces the path that led her to her embodied spiritual practice and reads from her extraordinary book.
BIO
Dunya Dianne McPherson is an acclaimed dancer and choreographer, writer, filmmaker, and Master Teacher. As founder and Principal Teacher of the healing movement practice, Dancemeditation, she specializes in techniques that open the wonderment of deep, subtle, peaceful self-perception.
She received her BFA in dance from Juilliard and her MA...
2008-03-1726 minBody and SoulDunya Dianne McPherson: Body and Soul podcastDancer and Sufi teacher Dunya Dianne McPherson’s new memoir–Skin of Glass: Finding Spirit in the Flesh–tells of her exploration of the multisensory intelligence and wisdom of her body. In our interview, she retraces the path that led her to her embodied spiritual practice and reads from her extraordinary book.
BIO
Dunya Dianne McPherson is an acclaimed dancer and choreographer, writer, filmmaker, and Master Teacher. As founder and Principal Teacher of the healing movement practice, Dancemeditation, she specializes in techniques that open the wonderment of deep, subtle, peaceful self-perception.
She received her BFA in dance from Juilliard and her MA...
2008-03-1700 minBody and SoulDunya Dianne McPherson: Body and Soul podcastDancer and Sufi teacher Dunya Dianne McPherson’s new memoir–Skin of Glass: Finding Spirit in the Flesh–tells of her exploration of the multisensory intelligence and wisdom of her body. In our interview, she retraces the path that led her to her embodied spiritual practice and reads from her extraordinary book.
BIO
Dunya Dianne McPherson is an acclaimed dancer and choreographer, writer, filmmaker, and Master Teacher. As founder and Principal Teacher of the healing movement practice, Dancemeditation, she specializes in techniques that open the wonderment of deep, subtle, peaceful self-perception.
She received her BFA in dance from Juilliard and her MA...
2008-03-1726 minBody and SoulJeff Larson: Body and Soul podcastJeff Larson co-curates the enormously popular Catch performance series with Andrew Dinwiddie. He’s also co-curator of Movement Research’s Spring Festival 2008. Jeff called in today to talk about Artists’ Map, his new project for Movement Research.
You can submit your address to Artists' Map by emailing Jeff at jeff.larson@mac.com.
BIO
Jeff Larson is Associate Technical Director for Theatrical Production and Adjunct Faculty for the Department of Design for Stage and Film at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Together with Andrew Dinwiddie, he curates the Catch performance series. Jeff is also the co-founder of PHILIFOR & PHILIMOR produc...
2008-03-1321 minBody and SoulJeff Larson: Body and Soul podcastJeff Larson co-curates the enormously popular Catch performance series with Andrew Dinwiddie. He’s also co-curator of Movement Research’s Spring Festival 2008. Jeff called in today to talk about Artists’ Map, his new project for Movement Research.
You can submit your address to Artists' Map by emailing Jeff at jeff.larson@mac.com.
BIO
Jeff Larson is Associate Technical Director for Theatrical Production and Adjunct Faculty for the Department of Design for Stage and Film at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Together with Andrew Dinwiddie, he curates the Catch performance series. Jeff is also the co-founder of PHILIFOR & PHILIMOR produc...
2008-03-1300 minBody and SoulCarrie Ahern: Body and Soul podcastMy guest, Carrie Ahern, is a dancer and an independent choreographer whose work shows a powerful sense of visual order and psychological depth. We met in the dressing room at St. Mark's Church, home of Danspace Project, to talk about "Red," which premiered there in 2006, and her new piece--"The Unity of Skin"--which will premiere on April 3 and run through April 5.
To listen to original music composed for "The Unity of Skin" by cellist Greg Heffernan, visit http://www.carrieahern.com/calendar/calendar.html.
BIO
Carrie Ahern, a Wisconsin native, is an independent dance and performance artist who has...
2008-03-1300 minBody and SoulJeff Larson: Body and Soul podcastJeff Larson co-curates the enormously popular Catch performance series with Andrew Dinwiddie. He’s also co-curator of Movement Research’s Spring Festival 2008. Jeff called in today to talk about Artists’ Map, his new project for Movement Research.
You can submit your address to Artists' Map by emailing Jeff at jeff.larson@mac.com.
BIO
Jeff Larson is Associate Technical Director for Theatrical Production and Adjunct Faculty for the Department of Design for Stage and Film at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Together with Andrew Dinwiddie, he curates the Catch performance series. Jeff is also the co-founder of PHILIFOR & PHILIMOR produc...
2008-03-1321 minBody and SoulCarrie Ahern: Body and Soul podcastMy guest, Carrie Ahern, is a dancer and an independent choreographer whose work shows a powerful sense of visual order and psychological depth. We met in the dressing room at St. Mark's Church, home of Danspace Project, to talk about "Red," which premiered there in 2006, and her new piece--"The Unity of Skin"--which will premiere on April 3 and run through April 5.
To listen to original music composed for "The Unity of Skin" by cellist Greg Heffernan, visit http://www.carrieahern.com/calendar/calendar.html.
BIO
Carrie Ahern, a Wisconsin native, is an independent dance and performance artist who has...
2008-03-1326 minBody and SoulMakeda Thomas: Body and Soul podcastChoreographer Makeda Thomas (of Roots and Wings Movement!) called from Trinidad to speak with me about the tragic killing of her colleague, Augusto Cuvilas, one of Mozambique's most celebrated dance artists. Although the sound quality of this phone interview is not ideal, the information she presents is very important, and time is of the essence. Makeda has been invited to join with South African choreographer Boyzie Cekwana to complete a project that the three were working on at the time of Cuvilas's death. For more information on how you can help, visit Makeda's site at www.makedathomas.org.
Makeda Thomas...
2008-03-0911 minBody and SoulMakeda Thomas: Body and Soul podcastChoreographer Makeda Thomas (of Roots and Wings Movement!) called from Trinidad to speak with me about the tragic killing of her colleague, Augusto Cuvilas, one of Mozambique's most celebrated dance artists. Although the sound quality of this phone interview is not ideal, the information she presents is very important, and time is of the essence. Makeda has been invited to join with South African choreographer Boyzie Cekwana to complete a project that the three were working on at the time of Cuvilas's death. For more information on how you can help, visit Makeda's site at www.makedathomas.org.
Makeda Thomas...
2008-03-0900 minBody and SoulMakeda Thomas: Body and Soul podcastChoreographer Makeda Thomas (of Roots and Wings Movement!) called from Trinidad to speak with me about the tragic killing of her colleague, Augusto Cuvilas, one of Mozambique's most celebrated dance artists. Although the sound quality of this phone interview is not ideal, the information she presents is very important, and time is of the essence. Makeda has been invited to join with South African choreographer Boyzie Cekwana to complete a project that the three were working on at the time of Cuvilas's death. For more information on how you can help, visit Makeda's site at www.makedathomas.org.
Makeda Thomas...
2008-03-0911 minBody and SoulTrajal Harrell: Body and Soul PodcastThe talented Trajal Harrell is one of dance's versatile, committed workers. He has learned to balance various roles including performer, choreographer, curator, journal editor and instructor. His innovative art, in concept and execution, investigates the links between postmodern and popular aesthetics.
Dance Theater Workshop will host the premiere of Harrell's "Quartet for the End of Time," October 15-18, 2008. This full-evening work for four dancers takes the story of Olivier Messiaen's famous music of
the same name (composed and first performed by Jewish and Christian musicians in a Nazi prisoner-of-war camp) as a foundation for investigating the antagonism between sincerity and...
2008-03-0450 minBody and SoulTrajal Harrell: Body and Soul PodcastThe talented Trajal Harrell is one of dance's versatile, committed workers. He has learned to balance various roles including performer, choreographer, curator, journal editor and instructor. His innovative art, in concept and execution, investigates the links between postmodern and popular aesthetics.
Dance Theater Workshop will host the premiere of Harrell's "Quartet for the End of Time," October 15-18, 2008. This full-evening work for four dancers takes the story of Olivier Messiaen's famous music of
the same name (composed and first performed by Jewish and Christian musicians in a Nazi prisoner-of-war camp) as a foundation for investigating the antagonism between sincerity and...
2008-03-0450 minBody and SoulBrian McCormick: Body and Soul podcastWhat happens when dance artists project their inner/alter selves into the vast reaches of cyberspace? I sat down with freelance dance critic and media scholar Brian McCormick to talk about what's happening with dance in Second Life.
Brian McCormick is a dance writer and member of the NY Dance & Performance Awards (Bessies) Committee, and part-time faculty in the New School University Media Studies MA program. He has written for Dance Magazine, The New York Times, and The Advocate, and is a long-time contributing editor at Gay City News. Since 2003, he has been the teaching dance-writing to New York City...
2008-02-2226 minBody and SoulEstelle Woodward Arnal and Levi GonzalezEstelle Woodward Arnal (Director of Artist Services, Dance Theater Workshop) and Levi Gonzalez (dancer-choreographer) join me today to talk about DTW's Outer/Space Creative Residency Program.
Levi Gonzalez is an independent choreographer living and working in New York City who has created a body of solo and group choreographic projects. He is interested in presenting work in a variety of venues and contexts, from small and intimate spaces to more traditional stages. Often the placement of the work in a certain environment shapes the content. Gonzalez is interested in furthering a dialogue of ideas about the body in society-at-large and...
2008-02-2229 minBody and SoulBrian McCormick: Body and Soul podcastWhat happens when dance artists project their inner/alter selves into the vast reaches of cyberspace? I sat down with freelance dance critic and media scholar Brian McCormick to talk about what's happening with dance in Second Life.
Brian McCormick is a dance writer and member of the NY Dance & Performance Awards (Bessies) Committee, and part-time faculty in the New School University Media Studies MA program. He has written for Dance Magazine, The New York Times, and The Advocate, and is a long-time contributing editor at Gay City News. Since 2003, he has been the teaching dance-writing to New York City...
2008-02-2226 minBody and SoulEstelle Woodward Arnal and Levi GonzalezEstelle Woodward Arnal (Director of Artist Services, Dance Theater Workshop) and Levi Gonzalez (dancer-choreographer) join me today to talk about DTW's Outer/Space Creative Residency Program.
Levi Gonzalez is an independent choreographer living and working in New York City who has created a body of solo and group choreographic projects. He is interested in presenting work in a variety of venues and contexts, from small and intimate spaces to more traditional stages. Often the placement of the work in a certain environment shapes the content. Gonzalez is interested in furthering a dialogue of ideas about the body in society-at-large and...
2008-02-2229 minBody and SoulJen AbramsOne of the interviews I’m most proud of was conducted in late 2007 with dancer-choreographer Jen Abrams. I’m delighted to bring this episode out of the archives and present it in Body and Soul’s new home.
When our "half-hour" interview concluded, we were amused to see that it had actually lasted a full hour! But that's what it takes to tell even part of the story of her work with the WOW Cafe Theater collective, an historic and essential part of the still-hearty cultural abundance of Manhattan's rapidly-changing East Village. Listening to Jen talk about her background in contac...
2008-01-241h 00Body and SoulJen AbramsOne of the interviews I’m most proud of was conducted in late 2007 with dancer-choreographer Jen Abrams. I’m delighted to bring this episode out of the archives and present it in Body and Soul’s new home.
When our "half-hour" interview concluded, we were amused to see that it had actually lasted a full hour! But that's what it takes to tell even part of the story of her work with the WOW Cafe Theater collective, an historic and essential part of the still-hearty cultural abundance of Manhattan's rapidly-changing East Village. Listening to Jen talk about her background in contac...
2008-01-2400 minBody and SoulJen AbramsOne of the interviews I’m most proud of was conducted in late 2007 with dancer-choreographer Jen Abrams. I’m delighted to bring this episode out of the archives and present it in Body and Soul’s new home.
When our "half-hour" interview concluded, we were amused to see that it had actually lasted a full hour! But that's what it takes to tell even part of the story of her work with the WOW Cafe Theater collective, an historic and essential part of the still-hearty cultural abundance of Manhattan's rapidly-changing East Village. Listening to Jen talk about her background in contac...
2008-01-241h 00Body and SoulTamango's Urban TapTamango's revolutionary approach to tap transforms his dance into music with a sharpened sense of style and awe-inspiring fluidity. Born in Cayenne, French Guiana, Tamango moved to Paris at age eight and began a formal education in art. He started tap dancing in his early 20's at the American Center in Paris and the Beaux Arts de Paris, which he left to join the university of the streets before moving to New York City.
Bringing together a global mix of dancers, musicians and artists, Tamango's Urban Tap crosses and blends the cultures and rhythms of jazz, tap, hip hop, capoeira...
2008-01-1716 minBody and SoulTamango's Urban TapTamango's revolutionary approach to tap transforms his dance into music with a sharpened sense of style and awe-inspiring fluidity. Born in Cayenne, French Guiana, Tamango moved to Paris at age eight and began a formal education in art. He started tap dancing in his early 20's at the American Center in Paris and the Beaux Arts de Paris, which he left to join the university of the streets before moving to New York City.
Bringing together a global mix of dancers, musicians and artists, Tamango's Urban Tap crosses and blends the cultures and rhythms of jazz, tap, hip hop, capoeira...
2008-01-1716 min