Like the sprawling tree it’s named for, the inaugural Banyan Dance Festival — running Monday, Aug. 3, to Saturday, Aug. 8 in West Palm Beach — takes root in the shared vision of two Palm Beach County artists and educators, Ericka Squire of Natural Movers Foundation and Branndi Lewis of GroundedWPB — who saw a gap in the region’s dance ecosystem. For years, South Florida’s … [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...]
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...]
Alonzo King Lines Ballet’s ‘Deep River’ stuns Kravis audience
When you find yourself searching for any adjective that would give justice to the level of spectacular that you saw in performance, you realize what you saw was truly unique. This was the case on March 3 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. One could feel the authenticity in the program presented by Alonzo King Lines Ballet. In a one-night-only performance as part … [Read more...]