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New York Moves (13/20)
Dancers raised over $7000 to aid those affected by Hurricanes Irma and Harvey in a benefit concert last weekend at Peridance Capezio Center organized by Shelly Hutchinson.
Here’s a lovely duet by Michaela McGowan and Rachel Hettinger.
“Eyes Fixed”
Choreographer: Michaela Catherine McGowan
Dancers: Rachel M. Hettinger, Michaela Catherine McGowan
Photographer: Jason Chuang
New York Moves (12/20)
Hurricane benefit concert at Peridance Capezio Center organized by Shelly Hutchinson.
Exuberant energy, high spirit, and pure joy in “New Second Line” choreographed by Camille Brown.
“New Second Line”
Choreographer: Camille A. Brown
Dancers: Mayu Evans, Maia Soyer, Lila Stolkiner, Hannah Gmach, Talia Protos, Anwen Burns, Ella Amman-Bianciardi, Miranda Viederman, Soleil Wright, Minerva Macarrulla, Ruby Dawes
Photographer: Jason Chuang
New York Moves (11/20)
Hurricane benefit concert at Peridance Capezio Center organized by Shelly Hutchinson.
“Charlie” is a dramatic 13-minute dance theatre by Jess Hendricks and Mark Caserta, that I interpret as a reflection of our current political climate. It also features gorgeous aerials that require not only intensity but stamina. Kudos to the dancers for a great performance and leaping through the air for the whole 13 minutes.
“Charlie”
Choreographer: Jess Hendricks and Mark Caserta
Dancers: Jared Sprague, Kevin Murakami, Shelby Nunn, Andreas Jovovich, Sydney Mesher, Andrew Mulet, Amanda Mitchell, Riah Seymour, Sarah Nelson, Croix Dilenno, Niko Martinez
Photographer: Jason Chuang
New York Moves (10/20)
Hurricane benefit concert at Peridance Capezio Center organized by Shelly Hutchinson.
Another amazing solo, choreographed by Ginger Cox and danced by Stephanie Lim, that cannot be captured by a camera. Sitting in a chair with her back to the audience to start, Stephanie is strong, confident, and powerful. The spotlight follows Stephanie as she dances on the chair, moves with the chair, and slides across the stage with it.
“In the Back of Beyond”
Choreographer: Ginger Cox
Dancer: Stephanie Lim
Photographer: Jason Chuang
New York Moves (9/20)
Hurricane benefit concert at Peridance Capezio Center organized by Shelly Hutchinson.
No photograph can do justice to this gorgeous solo choreographed by Kristin Sudeikis and danced by Nicole Morris.
Dynamic and full of energy. This piece is both graceful and technical — filled with leaps, extensions, turns, twirls, and swift movements. Except for a brief moment when Nicole kneels on the floor, this dance never stops and the tempo continues to accelerate until Nicole becomes a flurry. A free spirit. Moving in whichever direction her heart desires.
“You”
Choreographer: Kristin Sudeikis
Dancer: Nicole Ashley Morris
Photographer: Jason Chuang
New York Moves (8/20)
Hurricane benefit concert at Peridance Capezio Center organized by Shelly Hutchinson.
A beautiful, graceful, and flowing choregraophy by Emily Bufferd. It’s wonderful to finally experience Emily‘s (choreographic) work after seeing so much of her teaching and other efforts to cultivate dancers and choreographers!
“and we begin (again)”
Choreographer: Emily Bufferd
Dancers: Stephanie Castner, Hilary Harrison, Louisa Pancoast, Brianna Roland
Photographer: Jason Chuang
New York Moves (7/20)
Hurricane benefit concert at Peridance Capezio Center organized by Shelly Hutchinson.
I enjoyed both the movements and the message of this beautiful work by Jennifer Archibald. Throughout this piece, the dancers moved both individually and as a group — sometimes in sync, mostly collaboratively, but at times in tension — as the background narrative asks them (and asks the audience) what it means, what it takes to be an artist.
Arch Dance Company
Artistic Director: Jennifer Archibald
Dancers: Yvonne Hernandez, Misuzu Hara, Mei Yamanaka, Nikki Ervice
Photographer: Jason Chuang
New York Moves (6/20)
Dancers in NYC came together for a hurricane benefit concert at Peridance Capezio Center on Sunday, organized by Shelly Hutchinson to aid Puerto Rico, Florida, and Texas.
Here is “Days of the Open Hand” by Shelly‘s own Hutchinson Collaborative. I love various aspects of this choreography which I’ve seen multiple times (and written about previously).
As a photographer, though, I always imagined the most photogenic moment of this piece would be when Lauren Wolter leaps over Brad Walton at the back of the stage. Thank you Lauren for your gorgeous lines (and Brad, Rachel, Niki) and making this photo happen!
“Days of the Open Hand”
Choreographer: Shelly Hutchinson
Dancers: Ellie Sanna, Niki Kapanka, Rachel Baird, Brad Walton, Lauren Wolter, Kate Kenyon
Photographer: Jason Chuang
New York Moves (5/20)
Hurricane benefit concert yesterday at Peridance Capezio Center organized by Shelly Hutchinson.
I love this second choreography by K.C. Castellano. A story told via dance theatre, this piece is dark, intense, and filled with conflicts. Despite its sinister theme, this choreography is an explosion of energy and emotions. Clashes and struggles were acted out grand jetés, waltz steps, jumps, turns, and lifts. A quick costume change and a rose added unexpected twists to the narrative.
Many kudos to the dancers for the amazing theatrical presentation, stunning techniques, and giving this story all the ferocity it deserves.
“Giving In”
Choreographer: KC Castellano
Dancers: Raquella Fisher, Mia Fisher, Breanna Phillips, Victoria Pissaro, Lola Boguklavsky, Kristen Guarino, Erica Lantsberg
Photographer: Jason Chuang
New York Moves (4/20)
Hurricane benefit concert yesterday at Peridance Capezio Center organized by Shelly Hutchinson.
What a wonderful treat to see K.C. Castellano‘s dancers pouring their hearts out in “Waving Through a Window” with so much energy, confidence, and determination (to the theme song from Dear Evan Hansens of the same title).
“Waving Through a Window”
Choreographer: KC Castellano
Dancers: Kali Aiosa, Cheyenne Baker, Marisa D’Amico, Amanda Hagan, Brianna Hentschel, Shannon Johnson, Catie Meyer, Gabrielle Meyer, Abbey Quagliana, Jolie Schaub, Jillian Schear, Emma Schneider, Kelsey Shalongo, Kristen Weiss, Kristina Zajac
Photographer: Jason Chuang