A scene from Paul Taylor’s Promethean Fire. (Photo by Paul B. Goode) By Tara Mitton Catao When a choreographer creates — even one as prolific a master as Paul Taylor — not every work is of the same caliber. And with Taylor, who has so many genres of work that he creates, it gets even more complicated. But suffice it to say that his Promethean Fire is a definite keeper. It … [Read more...]
Paul Taylor at Duncan: The renegade still astonishes
By Tara Mitton Catao It was only a short 13 months ago that the Paul Taylor Dance Company was here at the Duncan Theatre performing the iconic modern dance choreographer’s trademark athletic dances. They were revving up for a major season in New York at Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater. During the three-week season, a vast variety of programs were to showcase Taylor’s … [Read more...]
Paul Taylor show competent but earthbound
By Tara Mitton Catao The Paul Taylor Company returned to the Duncan Theatre in Lake Worth on Friday night, presenting three works that encompassed the range and variety of the great master choreographer who founded the troupe. From dark to light, from humorous interpretation to pure dance movement, the program was drawn from Taylor’s repertory of the 139 dances he has created … [Read more...]
Blues heiress Cassie Taylor a musician worth following
She’s only 25 years old, but Colorado-based vocalist, bassist and keyboardist Cassie Taylor brought her Soul Cavalry trio into the Bamboo Room on Friday with 10 years of touring experience already under her belt. The Lake Worth venue hosted her several times as she toured with her father, noted modern blues artist Otis Taylor, from 2002-2010. She’s since released her debut … [Read more...]
Paul Taylor Company masterful in Duncan show
The Paul Taylor Dance Company graced the stage of the Duncan Theatre on Friday night, presenting three works from one of the nation’s best and most prolific choreographer. Fortunately for us, the company was able to fill in for the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, which was unable to make it here for the Duncan Theatre’s 25th anniversary season. Paul Taylor (b. 1930) has choreographed … [Read more...]