Family Portrait in E Flat at Urban Bush Women
Jazz music does not always take the listener from A to Z in alphabetical order. When the ear is plopped down in the middle of… Read More »Family Portrait in E Flat at Urban Bush Women
UW World Series
Racial Tension and Miracles in Stardust
Yes pigeon b ugly and smell bad. But him fly high and b near god. Him b like ghetto angel 0 :-) … Read More »Racial Tension and Miracles in Stardust
Antigona Darts Between Tawdry and Terrific
When it comes to telling a story through dance, most people think of ballet or musical theater. But Antigona, presented by troupe Soledad Barrio &… Read More »Antigona Darts Between Tawdry and Terrific
Brief Encounters with Robert Moses’ Kin
San Francisco-based Robert Moses’ Kin presented a varied lineup at Meany Studio Theatre as part of the UW World Series on May 20-31. For the… Read More »Brief Encounters with Robert Moses’ Kin
Intricacy in Action at LINES
Alonzo King LINES Ballet has been a force in the contemporary ballet world for quite some time—the San Francisco company was founded in 1982—and their… Read More »Intricacy in Action at LINES
Dancers Watching Dancers Dance
Like people talking over each other in an animated conversation, three dancers of the Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève flitted and swivelled around each… Read More »Dancers Watching Dancers Dance
Circa Amazes with Jaw-Dropping Simplicity
Circa’s self-titled performance at Meany Hall on Saturday, March 22, gave Seattle audiences a rare treat. The Australian company, directed by Yaron Lifschitz, has established… Read More »Circa Amazes with Jaw-Dropping Simplicity
Taiwanese Troupe Offers Something Sacred
All art has the power to inspire, to be thought-provoking and teach us about the true nature of life. With that said, it wouldn’t be… Read More »Taiwanese Troupe Offers Something Sacred
Grupo Corpo’s Stunning Athleticism
With unparalleled vitality and phenomenal dancing, the renowned Brazilian dance company, Grupo Corpo, filled UW’s Meany Hall stage this Thursday evening, January 23, 2014, the… Read More »Grupo Corpo’s Stunning Athleticism
MOMIX Delights Just About Everyone
“We really ought to check out more of these non-music shows—that was fantastic,” said a couple upon leaving the opening of MOMIX’s Botanica at Meany… Read More »MOMIX Delights Just About Everyone