Measure The Music: Paul Simon’s “Late in the Evening”

By Jake Padilla Measure 85: Absence! As the rhythm section keeps things movin’ and the rest of the band drops out, the presence of the whole ensemble is firmly stated and understood on a higher level by the sound of only the “bare bones” of the music and later the reentry […]

September 3, 2012  |  Read Article

Impressions from CHIME Across Borders with Elizabeth Streb

By Emmaly Wiederholt When I walked into the room the first time the dancers and choreographers were progressing linearly across the floor in the most unusual and varied ways; Charles Slender one-hand cartwheeled while Kelly Del Rosario sat in a pike and nudged himself forward via his arms. Others chose […]

September 1, 2012  |  Read Article

What’s in September’s Flask?

What’s in September’s flask? Jake and Ryan love watching dance. They can’t get enough. Every month they plan their calendar around their favorite upcoming shows. But in order to ease the tension and get into the mood, they also bring a cocktail catered to that specific performance. So what’s in […]

August 30, 2012  |  Read Article

An Interview with Colin Epstein

By Emmaly Wiederholt Many of us know Colin Epstein as a dancer, circus performer, and dance advocate. He seems to be everywhere at once, often involved in multiple projects at a time. In addition, he’s enthusiastically supportive of his fellow artists. Rarely is there a show he’s not at, doesn’t […]

August 27, 2012  |  Read Article