By Nadine Matthews At the height of the AIDS epidemic, two beloved members of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company passed away from the deadly virus in the space of just two years. Arnie Zane, the dance company’s co-founder, died in 1988 and Demian Acquavella, a uniquely spirited dancer, in 1990. In early 1989, the
By Jenn Edwards During a tough year for the arts, dance artists are adapting to new challenges and, in many cases, thriving. Four dancers share their 2020 stories, including promotions, first jobs and international moves. Calvin Royal III — American Ballet Theatre, New York City For Calvin Royal III, the season began unlike any other.
By Rachel Silver Maddock In 1997, at the age of 42, Mary-Louise Albert had spent two decades dancing professionally and was ready to move on to the next stage of her life. As a final curtain call, the Vancouver dancer commissioned a series of solos from choreographers across Canada. Three of those solos will be