By Marc Shulgold Whether in spacious ballrooms, crowded nightclubs or in the privacy of our living rooms, we love to move in time to music. We also like to watch trained dancers set their lithe bodies in motion. With fall approaching, our local companies are limbering up for another season of performances. It’s also worth […]
Hannah Kahn at Lakewood Cultural Center: Cross Purposes
A review by Robin McNeil Once again, it has been proven to me that the arts are alive and well in Denver. Saturday evening, I attended a marvelous performance of modern dance done by the Hannah Kahn Dance Company, titled Cross Purposes. I would suggest to all of you readers that if you have not seen […]
Hannah Kahn and the Art of Collaboration
A preview by Marc Shulgold Unless we’re talking about Trisha Brown and that pioneering choreographer’s love of moving to silence, dance is — and always has been — about our response to musical inspiration. In these days of tight budgets and skyrocketing costs, most dance troupes (even major ballet companies) must often settle for recorded […]
Fall/Winter Round-Up: Theatre and Dance
By Marc Shulgold Well, the leaves have finally turned, which means that fall is finally upon us, bringing a bevy of performing arts events. Here’s a sampling of programs that proudly embrace the unusual, the unexpected, the uncompromising. In other words, typical Tier III stuff. PHAMALy Theatre Company I hear the same reaction from audience members all the time,” […]
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A French Connection in the Rockies
A preview by Betsy Schwarm Ah, the best laid plans of mice and men – and musicians! Invite a French-based string ensemble to Denver for a concert...