Jane Franklin’s Dance: “NEXT” Black Rock Center for the Arts Dance Festival April 14-16, 2023 Germantown, Maryland May 20, 2023 By Luella Christopher, Ph.D. The April 16th exhibition by Jane Franklin Dance at the conclusion […]
OUT OF THE BOX/INTO THE WORLD at DIW
”OUT OF THE BOX/INTO THE WORLD” Fabian Barnes Black Box TheaterDance Institute of Washington3400 14th Street N.W.Washington, D.C.April 30 – May 1, 2022By LUELLA CHRISTOPHER, PhD Four DMV choreographers – Sylvana Christopher, Stacey Yvonne Claytor, […]
BOWEN McCAULEY DANCE COMPANY at the Kennedy Center by LUELLA CHRISTOPHER
25th Anniversary: “An Evening to Remember”BOWEN McCAULEY DANCE COMPANYKennedy Center for the Performing ArtsEisenhower Theater, Washington, D.C.September 14, 2021 By LUELLA CHRISTOPHER, Ph.D. A dazzling array of dance genres and musical styles filled the Eisenhower […]
MATTHEW BOURNE’S SWAN LAKE at The Kennedy Center by Luella Christopher
Bourne has accomplished the feat of allowing balletomanes to retain other viewings of a more traditional “Swan Lake” in the memory, especially with regard to elements of the majestic music by Tschaikovsky. At the same time, he introduces dramatic themes that both diverge from the narrative of the original story and employ the music in surprising ways. The Swan becomes the Stranger in street attire (leather pants and jacket) at the Royal Ball in Act Three, initially deceiving the Prince as to his identity.
CITYDANCE CONSERVATORY at Strathmore by LUELLA CHRISTOPHER
CREATING THE MAGIC CITYDANCE CONSERVATORY The Music Center at Strathmore North Bethesda, Maryland December 8, 2019 BY LUELLA CHRISTOPHER, Ph.D. A theater-goer might well ponder whether he or she has just gazed upon a company […]
BOWEN McCAULEY DANCE CO. at DANCE PLACE by LUELLA CHRISTOPHER
24th SEASON ENCORE PERFORMANCE BOWEN McCAULEY DANCE CO. DANCE PLACE Washington. D.C. November 17, 2019 By LUELLA CHRISTOPHER, Ph.D. Lucy Bowen McCauley can’t resist a penchant for wryness even when her subject matter is somber […]