Thanksgiving and Christmas are my two favorite holidays. It sounds strange, but sometimes I feel sorry for Thanksgiving. Constantly overshadowed by Christmas, Thanksgiving is implicitly labeled as the fly-over holiday, as a pit stop on the road to a tinsel-covered, holly-jolly destination. In my opinion, Thanksgiving has just as much (if not more) to offer … Continue reading Making the Case for Thanksgiving

I attended this performance last May but felt it would be great to share my thoughts. As I madly scribbled notes in my program, Pilobolus had me thinking and feeling the entire time. Enjoy! "Pilobolus is an internationally acclaimed arts organization renowned for its unique, diverse collaborations that break the barriers between creative disciplines. The … Continue reading Pilobolus Dance Review

I attended this performance back in February, but I thought I would share what I had written when I got home from the show. This is mostly just my notes, not really eloquent prose. Enjoy! “Son of Gone Fishin’” (1981- Early Version) - three men, three women, all in soft gold and bronze clothing. The … Continue reading Trisha Brown Dance Company Review

Last night I attended the final performance of the modern dance group Jessica Lang Dance. My expectations were not high, since modern dance has been slowly disintegrating into a vague, mushy art form. I was floored by the creativity and artistic boldness of Lang’s choreography and immensely enjoyed the entire performance. My favorite routines of … Continue reading Jessica Lang Dance Group Review