Pacific Northwest Ballet is a master in programming—variety, diversity, complexity. Case in point: Two very different PNB programs, one, all new choreography (Rep 4) and then the other, one of classical ballet’s greatest comedies, Coppélia (Rep 5). My cursory notes suggest a whole lot of great dancing. Highlights for me are below. … Rep (Program)…
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FoodWISE, making obesity a disease, and Donald Byrd a household name
Gigi Berardi reads FoodWISE, critically looking at how we demonize and pathologize “obesity,” in the words ofJulie Guthman, and highlights a critically important artist—Donald Byrd. You can see some of his work here: Donald Byrd and Donald Byrd/on-view/. Donald-Byrd-Headshot-by-Gabriel-Bienczycki
My dance writing to share, and a plea for support of dance everywhere, anywhere
My dance writing to share, and a plea for support of dance everywhere, anywhere My dance writing In recent weeks, I’ve written the following two pieces—one for Dance International and one for Dance Magazine, both on the inimitable Donald Byrd. Gigi writes on Donald Byrd and race and climate Gigi writes on Donald Byrd…
Locally-sourced in Seattle
Pacific Northwest Baallet’s November program highlighted “local” Seattle talent in three impressive pieces—Eva Stone’s Foil (see my earlier blog on Eva Stone’s FOIL), Donald Byrd’s Love and Loss, and Miles Pertl’s Wash of Gray. Byrd’s piece was bold and purposeful. As reported here Byrd/PNB Blog, What drives the work that I do at Spectrum [Dance…