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

By Erin Bomboy, 14 August 2022

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

Reviewed at Jazz at Lincoln Center: Rose Theater, New York City on 12 August 2022

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

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham

Giles Deacon, Costume Designer

Dan Scully, Lighting Designer

Tamisha A Guy, Dancer

Rakeem Hardy, Dancer

Keerati Jinakunwiphat, Dancer

Claude Johnson, Dancer

Catherine Ellis Kirk, Dancer

Jeremy Jae Neal, Dancer

Donovan Reed, Dancer

Martell Ruffin, Dancer

Dymon Samara, Dancer

Gianna Theodore, 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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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