I saw The Ballad of Lady M. by Andrew Pearson (of Bodies in Play) at The Ruby Street on October 26th and reflected upon its messages and meanings for days – an affect that I’ve always attributed to good art. However, my feeling upon leaving the soiree bent toward dumb confusion. I went into the […]
Los Angeles Contemporary Dance Company is christening their new space, Stomping Ground LA, with Terra, an innovative work centered around the materials and relationships required to build a home- both physically and symbolically. In the spirit of fostering collaboration and creative growth, the company took on an interactive project that invites the audience to collaborate […]
A masterclass teacher once shared a surprising philosophy of movement with me that shaped my whole approach to dancing and later writing: dancers are lazy. Growing up in a serious ballet studio, we were encouraged to take many masterclasses, so I acquired a wealth of knowledge from a diverse array of masterful teachers. Among my […]
On July 11th, 2019, LA Contemporary Dance Company’s (LACDC) inaugural Choreography Lab at Renaissance Arts Academy welcomed onlookers and community members alike for an all-around nurturing experience. It was an informal event which aligned with LACDC Artistic Director Genevieve Carson’s expressed intent for the lab of being a low-pressure, low-stakes environment for the choreographers to […]
On opening night of “Choose Your Identity”, the Fais Dodo set the perfect scene for a rock-and-roll themed performance. The stage was small, but the rows of chairs were set a few yards from the stage to make room for a dance floor. The backdrop of the black stage was covered in red curtains, reminiscent […]
On the evening of May 16th, Ate9 welcomed us to their “living room” at The Ruby Street– a church turned event space with a family beach house atmosphere. The dancers circulated the venue, catching up with friends and attendees before finding their places among the audience. Ate9 choreographer and founder Danielle Agami commanded our attention […]
Accepting violence towards women as a facet of horror, how can creators combat harmful tropes and stereotypes while staying true to the genre?