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Monday, October 28, 2019
Nudity and the Work of Dimitris Papaioannou
By Jess Barbagallo
Dimitris Papaioannou—creator of The Great Tamer and other works of virtuosic dance-theater spectacle since 1986— employs nudity in his live performances. Among other things. His stagecraft, in the lineage of Pina Bausch and Robert Wilson, could be described as anthropomorphic; he treats his sets like bodies too. Ideal in their beauty and mutant in their potential, his floors are always gamely ready to be stripped. They keep coming undone, erupting in raised anomalies designed to unmoor his dancers. I don’t normally conceive of stages as flesh, yet all metaphors point in this direction.
Labels:
2019 Next Wave,
dance,
Next Wave,
Pina Bausch,
Robert Wilson,
The Great Tamer,
theater
Friday, October 25, 2019
RIOPOP: An Inoah-Inspired Playlist
Inoah, a gravity-defying work from the mind of Brazilian choreographer Bruno Beltrão, comes to the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House Oct 31—Nov 2. His company, Grupo de Rua, was founded in Niteroi, a municipality of the bustling state of Rio de Janeiro. With a mix of street style, athletic hip-hop, and weightless physicality, they express the energy of this region in a 50-minute, heart-stopping experiment. Before immersing yourself in this intoxicating, urban work, prep your mind and soul with the sounds of Rio de Janeiro!
Labels:
2019 Next Wave,
Brazil,
Grupo de Rua,
Inoah,
Next Wave,
playlist
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Fantástico! Your Guide to Eating, Drinking, and Playing Like a Brazilian in NYC Before and After Inoah
Labels:
2019 Next Wave,
Brazil,
Grupo de Rua,
Inoah,
Next Wave
Friday, October 18, 2019
A Preview of the 2019 BAMkids Movie Matinee and Music Series
Our BAMkids programming, which inspires young audiences with a delightful and diverse lineup of concerts, workshops, movie matinees, and live performances for kids ages 2—11, begins October 20 and runs through December 7. We spoke with Steven McIntosh, the lead curator and BAM’s Director of Family Programs, about what he’s looking forward to this season.
Friday, October 11, 2019
Plotting a Journey Through Race and Time: Programming Garrett Bradley’s America
At some point, most film programmers working in theatrical exhibition will be confronted with a
question: what, exactly, to do with a film of unconventional length? It’s hard to give a concrete answer. At BAM, we’re proud to showcase short films at our annual BAMcinemaFest. We’ll sometimes slot a short or mid-length film alongside a feature, or include multi-artist shorts programs in our curated series. We might also dedicate an evening to celebrate the short- and mid-length work of a single filmmaker, as we’ve done recently with brilliant artists like Sky Hopinka, Ephraim Asili, and Kevin Jerome Everson.
Larry Ossei-Mensah & Glenn Kaino: A Conversation
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Larry Ossei-Mensah (Left) and Glenn Kaino (Right) in front of Blue |
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Darkness and Delight: The Choreography of Michael Keegan-Dolan
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Photo: Marie-Laure Briane |
By Susan Yung
The highest compliment to Michael Keegan-Dolan’s choreography? It makes you want to get up on stage and dance alongside his company, Teaċ Daṁsa. Its kinetic simplicity and emotional lucidity are irresistible and highly relatable. Swan Lake/Loch na hEala (Harvey Theater at BAM Strong, Oct 15—20) presents a rare chance to catch this internationally praised director/choreographer’s work stateside.
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