Dance at The Decatur Arts Festival
As I watched the final performance of Breaking New Ground: Dance at The Decatur Arts Festival at the Dance Studio Theatre at Beacon Hill Arts Center here tonight in Georgia I realized that each of the dance pieces on the program could be danced on any stage in the world. The confidence and individuality expressed in the work of the evening’s 10 choreographers and 23 dancers was a revelation and the effortless flow of the evening created a transcendent atmosphere that allowed nuances of movement, emotion and humor to have maximum impact. Kudos to Beacon Dance Company’s Artistic Director D. Patton White who produced this outstanding dance event.
“Tribal Raks Assaya” choreographed by Jaki of Jahara Phoenix – sensual, celebratory, and evocative movement creates an atmosphere of strength, joy and vitality.
“6 hour later (Distract)” choreographed by the Dancers and Corie B. Thomas-Johnson of Notchyomamas Modern Project - poetry by Pablo Neruda read by Glen Close dissects the ambiguities of love made marvelous by physical maneuvers that create intentional compromises of position and balance.
“Mon Ami” choreographed by Myriam Levy Farrero and Julie Bagenstoss – flamenco on the edge with a flair and appeal that would please Vegas or NYC.
“Through the Wasteland” choreographed by Kristyn McGeehan of brooks and company dance - T.S. Elliot’s nightmare- -become- reality is forever banished by classic lines coupled with technical precision and post-apocalyptic timing.
“Double Coat” choreographed by Louise Runyon in collaboration with Lori Teague of Emory University’s Dance Department – androgynous ambiguity begets riveting humor that conjures an organza-clad tribute in the form of a movement invocation so eternally feminine that the King of Rock ‘n Roll must surely pulse against the veil that separates the living from the dead to behold it.
“Rene and Georgette Magritte After the War” choreographed by Ann Ritter and Wayne Smith – theatrical characters and delicate timing domesticate the surreal with charming results.
“Abime des oiseaux” choreographed by Julie Honore Mueller – deep, repetitive movements create a singular image of untamed trauma.
“Alicia” choreographed by Blake Beckham of the Agnes Scott Dance Department -a miraculous physicality that transfixes and mesmerizes enhanced by considerable craft and confidence.
“Freeze” choreographed by Jamie Horban of Solestance with help from the dancers – dance so sexy, smart and compelling you don’t ever want it to stop.
"Shooting Star" choreographed by Tzipporah Gershon and Alex Spitzer – reveals seeming unlimited capacities for invention and innovation with the power to uplift the human spirit.
“Tribal Raks Assaya” choreographed by Jaki of Jahara Phoenix – sensual, celebratory, and evocative movement creates an atmosphere of strength, joy and vitality.
“6 hour later (Distract)” choreographed by the Dancers and Corie B. Thomas-Johnson of Notchyomamas Modern Project - poetry by Pablo Neruda read by Glen Close dissects the ambiguities of love made marvelous by physical maneuvers that create intentional compromises of position and balance.
“Mon Ami” choreographed by Myriam Levy Farrero and Julie Bagenstoss – flamenco on the edge with a flair and appeal that would please Vegas or NYC.
“Through the Wasteland” choreographed by Kristyn McGeehan of brooks and company dance - T.S. Elliot’s nightmare- -become- reality is forever banished by classic lines coupled with technical precision and post-apocalyptic timing.
“Double Coat” choreographed by Louise Runyon in collaboration with Lori Teague of Emory University’s Dance Department – androgynous ambiguity begets riveting humor that conjures an organza-clad tribute in the form of a movement invocation so eternally feminine that the King of Rock ‘n Roll must surely pulse against the veil that separates the living from the dead to behold it.
“Rene and Georgette Magritte After the War” choreographed by Ann Ritter and Wayne Smith – theatrical characters and delicate timing domesticate the surreal with charming results.
“Abime des oiseaux” choreographed by Julie Honore Mueller – deep, repetitive movements create a singular image of untamed trauma.
“Alicia” choreographed by Blake Beckham of the Agnes Scott Dance Department -a miraculous physicality that transfixes and mesmerizes enhanced by considerable craft and confidence.
“Freeze” choreographed by Jamie Horban of Solestance with help from the dancers – dance so sexy, smart and compelling you don’t ever want it to stop.
"Shooting Star" choreographed by Tzipporah Gershon and Alex Spitzer – reveals seeming unlimited capacities for invention and innovation with the power to uplift the human spirit.
