Freedom through Constraint

By Emmaly Wiederholt As a generalization, dancers seek freedom, both in range of motion and in expression. We constantly seek to push our boundaries, giving ourselves the greatest variety of choices available. However in the past few weeks I’ve seen three shows that made me reconsider the role of constraint […]

May 14, 2012  |  Read Article

A Study of Containment

By Julia Coast I used to be on the prowl for it Sniffing for small drafts in February and March Until one day it was everywhere On the sun-whitened concrete of the driveway I became what could only be called Uncontainable Unshaven skinny legs flying Unbridled in the middle of […]

May 10, 2012  |  Read Article

Measure the Music: Mozart’s String Quartet in G Minor

By Jake Padilla   The 128th measure of the 1st violin section of W. A. Mozart’s String Quintet No. 3 in G Minor, K. 516: IV. Adagio – Allegro:   The measurement of a phrase is a space.  That space is concrete.  It’s the part that can be identified by the […]

May 7, 2012  |  Read Article

Notes on Dancing

By Katie Gaydos I sat down to write a clear and cohesive argument about dance in the Bay Area. I thought that the process of writing would force me to formulate a clear understanding of what it means to me to be a dance artist in 2012 and what kinds […]

May 3, 2012  |  Read Article

The Bunion: Name That Stance!

Can you name that stance? Match the stance to the dance! A. 1. Robert Moses’ Kin 2. Malinda LaVelle’s Project Thrust 3. Batsheva Dance Company 4. Ballet class with Summer Lee Rhatigan 5. Alex Ketley’s The Foundry           B.               […]

April 30, 2012  |  Read Article