Month: August 2009
Sally-Anne Friedland’s “A Private Collection”
A Private Collection investigates “intimate borders, personal borders, how far we can go and what we need for protection.”
Another View of Rina Schenfeld’s “Angels”
“A new dance is like cooking. You have to put in a little bit of salt, a little bit of sugar, a little bit of everything,” reflects Rina Schenfeld about her choreographic process.
Reflections on the Gaga Intensive 2009
this year, I enjoyed two glorious weeks of dancing with 120 participants from around the world. During our breaks, I talked to many of the dancers about why they came to the workshop, what they enjoyed most, and what they got out of the experience.
Karmiel Festival 2009: Israeli Folk Dance and More
While the Karmiel Festival includes all sorts of dance done in Israel – including contemporary, jazz, and ballroom – it’s Israeli folk dance which forms the core of the country’s largest dance festival.