As soon as I entered the Kravis Center on April 14 for the one-night only performance of Ballets Jazz Montréal’s full-length production of Dance Me, I sensed a different energy in the theater. As I sat down and looked around, I immediately noticed that there was an air of excited anticipation and that the audience was much larger than usual for a dance event. Dance Me … [Read more...]
MCB’s ‘Carmen’ striking, but loses sight of the story
What does a beautiful, blond female protagonist with a stylish wardrobe and a lust for money and power in the casino bring to mind? A tale of intrigue, for sure. Add to the mix a famous score by Georges Bizet (rearranged by Juan Pablo Acosto who added new music to give it a Latin flair) and a sought-after, contemporary ballet choreographer, and what do you have? Miami City … [Read more...]
Dancer Loch welcomes challenges of reimagined ‘Carmen’ at Miami City Ballet
Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, who is a versatile and much sought-after choreographer, excels in creating full-length narrative ballets. Last spring, she created a reimagined version of Carmen for the talented dancers of Miami City Ballet that was set to a new arrangement of Georges Bizet’s score in addition to new music with a distinct Latin flavor by Juan Pablo … [Read more...]
Alonzo King Lines Ballet astonishes in Kravis show
The Alonzo Kings Lines Ballet of San Francisco has been making waves in the world of dance for more than four decades. It made a one-night appearance March 11 at the Kravis Center as part of its PEAK series of “provocative entertainment” offerings. Alonzo King, who is the choreographer, artistic director and co-founder of Lines Ballet, is known for his innovative … [Read more...]
Miami City Ballet looks energized in Kravis program as new director takes over
Into The Magic City was the first of the two programs that Miami City Ballet scheduled to be presented at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts — a big cut back from previous seasons. The show Feb. 28 was a solid program that included two George Balanchine works — the iconic and timeless masterpiece Serenade and the lively pas de deux Tarantella, as well as the world … [Read more...]
Alonzo King Lines Ballet to feature two major works in Kravis return
The Alonzo King Lines Ballet is returning to West Palm Beach this coming week with a performance that will feature two recent works by its founder: Ode to Alice Coltrane and Ma mère l’Oye (Mother Goose). Just returning from a five-week tour of France, this celebrated San Francisco-based contemporary dance company is recognized for its artistic integrity and its brilliant … [Read more...]
New dancers bring fresh tap dazzle to Dorrance Dance show at Duncan
Dorrance Dance, a New York-based company, has been passionate about sharing the powerful legacy and complex history of the Black American art form of tap dancing as well as expanding its boundaries by pushing the dance form into today’s contemporary dance world. The company returned to Palm Beach County recently as part of the Duncan Theatre’s Modern Dance Series. Last … [Read more...]
Gallim’s energetic Duncan show gave audience much to admire
What is it that makes a dance performance uniquely memorable? It can be many things and different for different people, but there is a certain something that one can sense but not readily describe. I would go so far as to say it is something that is not valued as much as it should be in these days of extremes and excesses. It is that aura of integrity and authenticity — not … [Read more...]
High-energy BalletX starts Duncan dance season with a bang
BalletX, the dynamite ensemble of versatile dancers from Philadelphia, ushered in the beginning of the Palm Beach dance season by launching the popular Friday Modern Dance Series at the Duncan Theatre at Palm Beach State College in Lake Worth on January 16. Impressive in many ways, the small contemporary ballet company of 15 dancers blew in into South Florida and blew the … [Read more...]
The season in dance, 2025-26: MCB remains infrequent visitor, but Palm Beach County’s dance season remains robust
The Palm Beach County performance season is just around the corner even though the oppressive heat and humidity of summer is still with us. When the weather is cool, Palm Beach comes alive with things to do and places to go and the season recommences with the joy of the performing arts, which are such an important part of the culture here. However, things have changed. … [Read more...]