Author: Sophie Myrtil-McCourty
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Broadway World preview: ‘The Joyce Presents Kyle Abraham’s A.I.M’
‘During this week-long engagement from May 1-6, A.I.M, last seen at The Joyce in 2015 as Abraham.in.Motion, will perform two mixed-bill programs of works by Andrea Miller, Bebe Miller and Doug Varone, as well as the world premiere of two works by Mr. Abraham: Meditation and INDY.’ Read the preview here.
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InfiniteBody blog: ‘Wilson’s Fist & Heel troupe concludes Platform 2018’
‘If you get a chance to see …they stood shaking while others began to shout–inspired by rhythmic Black Shaker, Yoruba, Black Baptist and Spiritual Baptist worship traditions and a luscious collage of Black music–I think you will appreciate how all of this craft creates a sturdy container for deep, enormous feeling. (That feeling is the neo-hoodoo secret sauce,…
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NY TIMES: When shakers were movers: wATCH AN EXCERPT FROM REGGIE WILSON’S LATEST DANCE
‘Watch an excerpt from Reggie Wilson’s latest dance, “ … they stood shaking while others began to shout,” inspired by black Shakers — specifically, the religious activist Mother Rebecca Cox Jackson.’ Click here to view the excerpt.
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NY TIMES PREVIEW/REGGIE WILSON: ‘TAKE ME TO CHURCH AND LET ME DANCE’
Reggie Wilson’s Platform for Danspace Project considers the importance of houses of worship in the largely secular world of contemporary dance. Read the preview here.
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Critical Dance review of AIM’s performances of ‘Dearest Home’ at the Clarice
‘I remained enrapt throughout Dearest Home. When it was over, I still wanted more. That’s the mark of a strong performance.’ Read the full review here.
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Dance Review: ‘Dearest Home’ at Kogod Theatre in Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
‘But one man (Matthew Baker) danced alone. He quietly unbuttoned his shirt and pulled off his own pants, folding them neatly. But his dance was chaotic and pained. He twisted and thrashed. Then suddenly he stopped in the middle of the floor and sobbed. We could see grief rippling through his body—in his quivering hands,…
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The Daily Wildcat/CONTRA-TIEMPO: ‘Choreographer showcased for her artistic activism’
This year, the Binational Arts Residency showcases the works of Ana Maria Alvarez who brings out her artistic style while tackling social issues. “When you’re dealing with breakdowns happening in society or things being built on top of injustices, our ability to break through that with an intense experience that reminds us of our humanity…
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NY Times preview / Reggie Wilson: ‘The Good Bet – Take me to church’
What does this history mean to the choreographer Reggie Wilson? Danspace Project has chosen him to organize a monthlong series of performances and events called “Dancing Platform Praying Grounds: Blackness, Churches, and Downtown Dance.” Mr. Wilson’s own work has investigated spirituality and the culture of the African diaspora, so it’s no surprise that his curatorial…
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Amsterdam News preview / Reggie Wilson to guest-curate Danspace Project’s Platform
Reggie Wilson is the guest curator for the Danspace Project’s Platform 2018 (Feb. 28-March 24) titled, “Dancing Platform Praying Grounds: Blackness, Churches and Downtown Dance,” realized “…from Wilson’s ongoing research into religion, race, and, as he explains, ‘the potential of the body as a valid means for knowing.’” For this iteration, Wilson’s research and invitation…