Looking back on dance in 2018, I highlight one standout moment (among many): Kyle Abraham’s first ballet, The Runaway. (The New York Times)
Recent Reviews (NYT) →
Interview with Narcissister →
For Artforum, the anonymous neo-burlesque performance artist talks about her new documentary, Narcissister Organ Player.
Improvising Like Family in 'Relations' →
A review of Relations at MCA Chicago, an evening of improvisation with Ralph Lemon, Bebe Miller, and Ishmael Houston-Jones. (The New York Times)
On Ballet's #MeToo Moment →
Gia Kourlas and I reflect on the recent upheavals at New York City Ballet. (The New York Times)
Dancing Sorrow and Rage
An interview with Kimberly Bartosik about her tentative path to becoming a choreographer and her latest work, I hunger for you. (The New York Times)
World on a Wire: Trisha Brown at BAM →
A review of three rarely seen works by Trisha Brown: Ballet, Pamplona Stones, and Lateral Pass. (Artforum)
Heart and Guts: Bobbi Jene Smith →
For Dance Magazine’s November issue, a cover story on the former Batsheva dancer, as she branches out into choreographing for film and making her own work for the stage.
Recent Reviews (NYT) →
A Dance of the Unspeakable →
An interview with Juliana F. May about her latest work, Folk Incest, an exploration of trauma and its aftermath. (The New York Times)
Kyle Abraham at City Ballet →
A profile of Kyle Abraham as he creates a new work for New York City Ballet, his first ballet commission. (The New York Times)
How Judson Blew Open the Rules →
A preview of MoMA’s exhibition “Judson Dance Theater: The Work Is Never Done,” curated by Ana Janevski and Thomas Lax. (The New York Times)