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

William Okajima in Kyle Abraham's Cassette Vol. 1

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham in Cassette Vol.1

Alysia Johnson and Destin Morisset in Kyle Abraham's Cassette Vol. 1

Taylor Stanley in Kyle Abraham's Cassette Vol. 1

Keturah Stephen in Kyle Abraham's Cassette Vol. 1

By Carla Escoda, 19 April 2026

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“brisées, assemblés and other crisp balleticisms were spliced into the mix with casual virtuosity”

Reviewed at NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, New York City on 16 April 2026

Cassette Vol. 1 (Kyle Abraham)

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham

Dan Scully, Set Designer, Lighting Designer

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

Love Letter (on shuffle) anchors eclectic NYCB program

Ivy Lin, 15th May

Love Letter (on shuffle) is like a Taylor Swift Track 5. Full of romance and longing, and it makes its emotional impact every time.

****1

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Carla Escoda

Born in the Philippines, Carla trained as a ballet and modern dancer with the Alice Reyes Dance Company in Manila. She has lived and worked in Asia and the U.S. and has written about the arts for Bachtrack, KQED (the northern California public media broadcaster), Dance International, dance journal/hk, the Huffington Post, Dance Europe and ballettothepeople.