“I just do my way…If I am happy, people’s opinions are just their opinions,” said South African choreographer Mamela Nyamza. Artistic determination emerged as the theme of the evening at…
Enter a world of golden bodies that whiz and stare, breaching divine grace one moment and repulsive barbary the next. Masked creatures wander into your periphery; animalistic movement and sound…
When it comes to healthy collaboration, festival co-teachers Sarah Pearson and Patrik Widrig could write a book. “I’m not big on ownership of ideas,” Sarah says, “everyone in the room…
The first movement: Over the course of 15 minutes a dancer makes her way across the stage, left to right. She is persistent, methodical. She tugs in her mouth, a…
Some of the Middles (9-12 year olds) had these things to to say; ” YAP is fun”, ” I think it is cool”, and ” I like hip hop, and…
Here are some comments from the Littles (6-8 year olds) of the Youth Arts Program ” It is fun”, “I like it”, “It’s cool”, and “I learned how to do the robot.” …
“You gotta take care of your feet; they’re your instrument. Give ‘em some love. You know, massage, stretch, massage again…talk sweetly to them.” -Student
Lunchtime table: Art Discussions and shared laughter Feed every hunger. -Brianna
Greetings, dance enthusiast! This is Brianna Hall, one of your guides to the beauty and madness of Bates Dance Festival, 2011. Exciting things are happening here every day, and…
