Wendy Jehlen's (FY04 MCC Choreography Finalist) latest choreographic work FOREST combines elements from Brazilian Capoeira, South Indian martial arts, West African dance and Contemporary dance. Her company ANIKAI Dance will present FOREST this weekend. If these images are any indication, this performance promises to evoke the unpredictable nature of a forest and its abundance, … [Read more...]
Nano-interview with Elizabeth Streb
Last month, Elizabeth Streb, Artistic Director of the Streb Laboratory for Action Mechanics (S.L.A.M.) had an inspiring public dialogue in Boston with Diane Paulus, Artistic Director of the American Repertory Theatre, about innovative ways of engaging audiences. We'll share the video of this conversation as soon as it's available - can't wait! Watch the above clip of the … [Read more...]
You Can Talk About Dance
Anna Myer is one of the recently named MCC FY10 Choreography Fellowship finalists. The excerpt above is from her piece Street Talk Suite Talk. It is a remarkable example of her artistic vision and commitment to experimentation and collaboration. She definitely walks the walk, and talks the talk. If you are among the many dancers, cultural enthusiasts, arts administrators, … [Read more...]
Mass Cultural Council Awards 39 Choreographers, Poets, & Writers
The 2010 MCC Artist Fellowship awards have been announced for Choreography, Fiction/Creative Nonfiction, and Poetry. Applications for the MCC's Artist Fellowship Program were open to all eligible Massachusetts artists. A total number of 967 eligible applications were received; 58 in Choreography, 530 in Fiction/Creative Nonfiction, and 379 in Poetry. See a complete list of … [Read more...]
Diane Paulus and Elizabeth Streb, on audience engagement
The Boston Foundation will host Diane Paulus, Artistic Director of the American Repertory Theatre (A.R.T.) and Elizabeth Streb, Artistic Director of the Streb Laboratory for Action Mechanics (S.L.A.M.) at a special discussion forum called "Performance and Participation: the Art of Audience Engagement," on Thursday, May 27, 8:30 to 10:30 AM. The discussion will explore … [Read more...]