Variations on Themes from Lost and Found is proof that art matters

Variations on Themes from Lost and Found: Scenes from a Life and other works by John Bernd

By Erin Bomboy, 28 May 2023

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“expressions flicker across their faces: indifference, agitation, curiosity and acerbity”

Reviewed at Danspace Project, New York City on 26 May 2023

Variations on Themes from Lost and Found: Scenes from a Life and other works by John Bernd (John Bernd, Ishmael Houston-Jones, Miguel Gutierrez)

Miguel Gutierrez and the Powerful People bring a metaphysical workout to BAM

Ivan Talijancic, 4th December

I had decided to reward, or perhaps challenge myself with an unadulterated experience of And lose the name of action by Miguel Gutierrez and the Powerful People on its opening night at Brooklyn Academy of Music’s brand new Fishman Space.

***11

Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance at Danspace Project

Rachel Rizzuto, 27th June

Rachel Rizzuto reviews Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance's "Darkness, Shadows, Silence" at Danspace.

***11

Dorvillier and the Danspace Project

Ivan Talijancic, 6th June

Ivan Talijancic reflects on DD Dorvillier's Diary of an image, presented in its world premiere as part of Danspace Project's Platform 2014 in New York City.

****1

Faye Driscoll: Thank You For Coming

Rachel Rizzuto, 7th March

Rachel Rizzuto reviews Faye Driscoll's Thank You For Coming at Danspace, New York City.

*****

Ballet Nights 011 – Convergence a winning formula at Cadogan Hall

Deborah Weiss, 29th April

Another tick for the Ballet Nights team, the audience at Cadogan Hall enjoying a varied and exceptional programme of new and legacy works.

****1

Mira Nadon’s sparkling debut in Firebird with New York City Ballet

Ivy Lin, 25th April

A triple bill comprising Balanchine's Symphony in C, Agon and Firebird could not have been more inspiringly danced by New York City Ballet.

*****

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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.