Hopping - Popping - Ballet: Kyle Abrahams New Yorker Realness

By Stephan Eckel, 13 June 2018

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“Pailletten...stehen kontrapunktisch für das Schöne, das jedem Individuum trotz des Kampfes innewohnt”

Reviewed at Théâtre des Abbesses, Paris on 12 June 2018

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Abraham.In.Motion

Jeremy Jae Neals, Dancer

Matthew Baker, Dancer

Claude Johnson, Dancer

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

American Ballet Theatre: Kyle Abraham's Mercurial Son disappoints

Ivy Lin, 16th October

Bond’s La Boutique was delightful, Abraham’s Mercurial Son, a little disappointing but Lander's Études sent the audience home happy.

****1

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Stephan Eckel

While studying Art History, French and German Literature in Frankfurt/Main and Montpellier, Stephan developed his first interests in theater, opera and dance. This led him to various productions for festivals and opera houses, including the Rheingau Musikfestival 2011, Montpellier Danse 2013, and the Frankfurt Opera. Stephan has a particular passion for 20th century and contemporary opera and dance. After a work experience in Paris for two years, he is now working on his PhD thesis at the University of Cologne.

Hopping - Popping - Ballet: Kyle Abrahams New Yorker Realness im Théâtre des Abesses