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Choreographers

A man wearing a white conical hat stands with his forehead pressed against a blank wall while a video camera on a tripod records him from across an empty room, creating a scene of deliberate absurdity characteristic of Erwin Olaf’s April Fool images.

Hans van Manen Remembers Photographer Erwin Olaf

"The last time I saw him, he had so many ideas—some serious and some scandalous—and he shared them from his hospital bed. It was deeply moving," he told Observer.
By Nicolas Vamvouklis
A choreographer stands on stage giving instructions to a group of dancers dressed in white shirts, suspenders, and bowler hats during a rehearsal under deep purple lighting.

Fall at Paul Taylor Dance Company: ADHD, Love and Jazz

For the first time in its 71-year history, the Company has two resident choreographers, both presenting world premieres.
By Caedra Scott-Flaherty
A man sits in a studio beside large abstract paintings with earthy tones of white, gray, and brown, suggesting a setting where the artist reflects amid his own works exploring the relationship between movement and stillness.

Shen Wei On “STILL / MOVING” and Finding Harmony Across Disciplines

A new dual-venue exhibition traces nearly three decades of artistic evolution, from early experiments in gesture to meditative explorations of form and balance.
By Caedra Scott-Flaherty
A male dancer wearing loose, two-toned pants and a draped top performs a solo on a dark stage with one arm extended dramatically forward.

At 85 Years Old, American Ballet Theatre Has Never Looked Better

By Caedra Scott-Flaherty
New York City Ballet 2025 Spring Gala

Tiler Peck On Bringing ‘Turn It Out with Tiler Peck & Friends’ Back to City Center

By Caedra Scott-Flaherty

From ‘ink’ to ‘I AM,’ Choreographer Camille A. Brown Expands Her Vision

By Jordan Riefe
A dancer leads a trio through hanging mica and silk panels during Echoes on the Wall, as they move in synchrony within a reflective, semi-transparent sculptural environment.

Live Performance in the Art World: Genuine Cross-Pollination or an Aesthetic Accessory?

By Cynthia Dragoni
A sign of a man leaning against a mirror in a mostly empty outdoor space

At Oslo Opera House, a Celebration of Jiří Kylián’s Creative Vision

By Caedra Scott-Flaherty
Three male dancers in brown costumes perform a synchronized, emotional movement with their mouths open wide in an expression of intensity during Peter Chu’s "Echoes of Sole and Animal."

Gibney Company Brings Souls, Soles and a Prepared Piano to the Joyce

By Caedra Scott-Flaherty
A photo of a performer dressed in flowing, semi-transparent clothing kneeling on a stage with a textured green and blue background. The person one arm raised and hands fisted, and is gazing to the side with an expressive posture suggesting deep emotion or contemplation.

Kyle Abraham On the Genesis of ‘Dear Lord, Make Me Beautiful’

By Caedra Scott-Flaherty
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