By Steve Sucato Kyle Abraham has come a long way from his early days as a rave dancer in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to now choreographing for the world’s most prominent dance companies. His latest, The Weathering, for London’s Royal Ballet, is set to premiere as part of a triple bill on March 24 at the Royal
By Deborah Jones “A dancer’s life may be glamorous in many ways, but there’s a huge amount of laundry,” writes Leanne Benjamin in her autobiography, Built for Ballet, published by Melbourne Books. The sentence neatly sums up the highs and lows of her art. The adrenalin rush of performing, rapturous applause, and after-party mingling with
By Marisa C. Hayes A Japanese dancer recently confided in me that many European audiences complain that her body remains “hidden” beneath a kimono. While these members of the public are likely unfamiliar with the profound cultural significance of the kimono, her practice of traditional Japanese dance is intimately linked to the traditional garment. Characterized