Philadanco’s Global Artistry: Four Choreographers, One Aesthetic
photo credit: Lois Greenfield By Gregory King for the Dance Journal As part of the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts, world renowned and locally grown, Philadanco contributed with nights...
View ArticleLela Aisha Jones | Flyground : Native Portals Keeping The Conversation Going
photo credit: Johanna Austin by Gregory King for The Dance Journal With bent knees, backs parallel to the floor, hands akimbo, and elbows as wings, the artists in “Native Portal” took a stand. As their...
View ArticleSaayuja, The Merging – A Celebratory Blend of Bharatanatyam and Carnatic Music
by Gregory King for The Dance Journal A deeply complex practice, Bharatanatyam conjures, history, politics, and culture. Known for its grace, subtlety, and sculptured poses, Bharatanatyam is said to be...
View ArticleThe Social Sessions: Chapter 1 – Building Homes…..Literally
Photo of Caroline O’Brien by Thomas Weir by Gregory King for The Dance Journal Realizing the need for an outlet where artists could give back to the community, Culture Clutch’s co-founders Rachel...
View ArticleBirds on a Wire Dance Theatre’s HATCH – Words On A Strip of Paper
photo credit Plate 3 Photography by Gregory King for The Dance Journal Self-described as an entirely volunteer run company committed to artists’ engagement, Bird on a Wire Dance Theatre added another...
View ArticlePhiladanco II and Pennsylvania Ballet II – 2 gether we Dance
Photos by Alexander Iziliaev by Gregory King for The Dance Journal A year ago, the second companies of Philadanco (D/2) and Pennsylvania Ballet (PB2) came together for a celebratory night of dancing in...
View ArticleReview: Beyond Dance Company: Not a Girl… Not Yet a Woman
photo credit Kchow Studios by Gregory King for The Dance Journal Willingly welcoming new dance companies and new choreographic voices with passion and zeal, Philadelphians often offer support in...
View ArticleA Response to Beyond Dance Company … In Kind
by Gregory King for The Dance Journal I recently attended a performance of Beyond Dance Company’s “Evolution of Women” at The Painted Bride on Saturday June 25th and wrote a review of my experience...
View ArticleTalia Mason’s Onion Dances: Dancing Memories
photo credit Irina Varina by Gregory King for The Dance Journal The smell of onions dawdled in the air as I walked through the corridors of the Headlong Performance Institute . In the studio where...
View ArticleDear Philadelphia…. Next Round On Me!
Photo by M. Edlow for Visit Philadelphia EDITORS NOTE – I first spoke with Mr. King almost two years ago to date about his writing and postings on FaceBook, which was primarily geared towards the...
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