“Ballet has long had the power, and money, to commission new music, but poverty-stricken modern dance is in a different position. The lack of tie-ups between modern choreographers and composers is due partly to a lack of confidence, but more likely to sheer logistics. CDs of electronic music make few musical demands and are easily carried in a pocket. Now an ambitious new dance-and-music work takes British modern dance grandly in a significant new direction. An orchestra, a composer and a choreographer have united forces.” The Telegraph (London)
Tag: 02.11.01
A CHOREOGRAPHER GROWS IN BROOKLYN
“Harvey Lichtenstein, chairman of the Brooklyn Academy’s Local Development Corporation, is overseeing a 10-year, $560 million plan to create a cultural district in Brooklyn near the academy, and Twyla Tharp is the first major artist to move into the community. One recent evening Mr. Lichtenstein, who was the head of BAM for 32 years, and Ms. Tharp, one of the most talked about choreographers working today, met at her Upper West Side apartment to discuss her coming season at the Joyce Theater in Manhattan and her hopes for the new space in Brooklyn.” The New York Times (one-time registration required for access)
DALLAS FORT WORTH BALLET DIRECTOR DISMISSED
Ben Houck is leaving as director of the Dallas Fort Worth Ballet. Houck was hired 3 1/2 years ago to reinvigorate the company with new works and classics. “The board wanted variety, but apparently not this much variety.” Dallas Morning News