Kyle Abraham/A.I.M's Requiem, where life and death matter not at all

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham ensemble in Requiem: Fire in the Air of the Earth

Rakeem Hardy in Requiem: Fire in the Air of the Earth

Claude “CJ” Johnson and Dymon Samara in Requiem: Fire in the Air of the Earth

Par Erin Bomboy, 14 août 2022

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“their feet drilling into the floor like needles on a sewing machine”

Critique faite à Jazz at Lincoln Center: Rose Theater, New York, le 12 août 2022

Requiem: Fire in the Air of the Earth (Mozart, arr. Jlin) (Kyle Abraham)

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham

Giles Deacon, Costumes

Dan Scully, Lumières

Tamisha A Guy, Danse

Rakeem Hardy, Danse

Keerati Jinakunwiphat, Danse

Claude Johnson, Danse

Catherine Ellis Kirk, Danse

Jeremy Jae Neal, Danse

Donovan Reed, Danse

Martell Ruffin, Danse

Dymon Samara, Danse

Gianna Theodore, Danse

Pavement, le plaidoyer chorégraphique de Kyle Abraham

Laurine Mortha, 11th October

Le travail de Kyle Abraham, véritable chronique sur les conflits raciaux des banlieues noires américaines, s’inscrit dans une démarche artistique engagée. Son approche factuelle laisse pourtant la place à une recherche artistique originale et sensée, mêlant l’expressivité du break-dance à la douceur de la danse contemporaine.

****1

Pop goes postmodern: Kyle Abraham's Cassette Vol. 1 in New York

Carla Escoda, 16th April

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham with guest artist Taylor Stanley bring a postmodern vibe to an early MTV-era playlist. One of the most bewitching things you're likely to encounter this year.

*****

Falling for Kyle Abraham, again, at New York City Ballet

Carla Escoda, 16th May

When We Fell, Kyle Abraham’s bracing new piece for NYCB, made a minimalist statement on a maximalist quadruple bill, also notable for stunning ensemble work in Alexei Ratmansky's Odesa.

****1

Abraham's 2x4 is a bright spot in an uneven program

Ivy Lin, 22nd April

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham at the Joyce Theater proved to be a mixed offering with his own piece, 2x4, coming off best.

***11

Kyle Abraham’s An Untitled Love: a stunning piece of dance theatre

Amanda Jennings, 29th January

An Untitled Love is a brilliant piece of theatre centred on inventive, creative dance that enthrals and amuses whilst conveying several serious messages.

*****

Encounters: The Royal Ballet at its versatile best

Amanda Jennings, 22nd October

In a quadruple bill of contemporary works, The Royal Ballet's dancers shine in this diverse programme, creating an immersive experience.

****1

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Erin Bomboy

Erin Bomboy has been writing about dance since 2013. She trained as a classical ballet dancer and spent a decade as a professional competitive ballroom dancer. She holds an MFA in Dance Performance and Choreography from New York University Tisch School of the Arts, where she was mentored by Deborah Jowitt. She lives in New York City with her husband, daughter and fabulous Maine Coon cat. In her free time, Erin enjoys bacon, books, wine and working out.

Kyle Abraham/A.I.M's Requiem: Fire in the Air of Earth, where life and death matter not at all