Native Girl Syndrome opens an intimate window on urban reality

As the crowd settle in to their seats before Branché? we hear a mechanical voice asking us to please keep all devices on, take as many photos and videos as your heart desires, and don’t forget to post them live to the official Facebook group.

Parts + Labour_Danse is a new dance company, emerging from the Montreal dance scene in 2011 through the collaboration of Emily Gualteri and David Albert-Toth. With the double bill presented this weekend, comprised of two highly reflective works, Parts + Labour_Danse are establishing a clear identity based on profound affectivity and exploratory movement.

Acclaimed violinist and 2024 MacArthur Fellow Johnny Gandelsman invited four choreographers to join him on a marathon through Bach's six cello suites. His musicianship was the highlight of the evening. 

Anthony Tudor and Merce Cunningham provided the lighter fare in a mixed bill that featured two world premieres from Kevin Iega Jeff, a veteran of the Chicago dance scene, and Julian Donahue, a newer voice.  

In a tremendous triple bill at New York City Center, Martha Graham’s genius and Janet Elber’s stewardship of the company into the 21st century deserve to be celebrated, loudly. 

Flora unites the Australian Ballet with Bangarra Dance Theatre in a glorious collaboration that traces loss, renewal, resilience, cultural continuity and enduring vitality of the body.