The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre is one of the most spectacular modern dance companies in the world. Founded by Alvin Ailey in 1958, Ailey choreographed many works for the troupe until he passed away in 1989. Today the company, and its extensions, continue under...
One of Twyla Tharp’s most widely seen works is the choreography she did for the film version of Hair in 1979. Here’s the opening number from the film, “Aquarius.” Tharp even gets the horses to dance.
In 2002 Twyla Tharp teamed up with Billy Joel to create Movin’ Out, a dance theater piece that used Joel’s song catalog to create effect. Tharp won a 2003 Tony Award for her choreography. Tharp is back on Broadway next month with Come Fly Away, which will...
We’ve looked at some dance greatness from the past and now it’s time for a look at the future. The LXD (or Legion of Extraordinary Dancers) popped on the scene in late 2009 promising an online dance adventure for 2010. They did this mind blowing number on...
In 1998 the revue show Fosse opened at the Broadhurst Theatre. The show featured re-created numbers from Fosse’s movie, television and stage work. We saw the first preview performance on December 26 of that year (it was the first show we saw after we moved here...
More Fosse today and this clip from 1972’s Liza with a Z TV concert. “Bye, Bye Blackbird” features even more of the Fosse hand and hip moves. The number also showcases Minnelli and a pinnacle moment in her career. Fosse won an Emmy both his directing...
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