Dance Review

Dance Review: Paul Taylor Dance Company

At Lincoln Center for the first time, Paul Taylor Dance Company presents masterful choreography and stunning star dancing marred by weaknesses in its corps.

American Ballet Theatre's 'The Nutcracker' Contemporizes a Classic

American Ballet Theatre’s “The Nutcracker,” choreographed by Alexei Ratmansky, is an indisputably improved take on the familiar Christmastime treat, at Brooklyn Academy of Music.

Complexions Contemporary Ballet Deserves Better Choreography

Complexions Contemporary Ballet, in a two-week season at the Joyce Theater, presented a one-night celebration of its 18th anniversary. These dynamic dancers can do anything.

Star of 'AfroTango' Is Its Music

“AfroTango,” an invigorating, smartly cast new musical revue at Thalia Spanish Theatre, attempts to demonstrate that Argentinean tango dancing harbors African roots.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Delights at City Center

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s artistic director, Robert Battle, is raising the choreographic caliber of the company repertoire to match that of its unparalleled dancers.

‘Stravinsky/Balanchine, The Collaboration’ Triple Bill Begins NYC Ballet Season

New York City Ballet opens its fall season with a Balanchine-Stravinsky program featuring the rarely seen “Orpheus,” a dynamic interpretation of “Apollo,” and a flawed performance of “Agon.”

Buglisi Dance Theatre Offers a Grand Aesthetic

For its 20th anniversary, Buglisi Dance Theatre comes to the Joyce Theater with both premieres and revivals of Jacqulyn Buglisi’s breathtakingly beautiful choreographic works.

Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca Bring the Best of Flamenco to The Joyce

When it comes to flamenco dance, Soledad Barrio is the best in the business, and this performance by her company, Noche Flamenca, features world-class dancers, singers, and guitarists.

Playful Parsons Dance Troupe in Pleasing Program

The perky Parsons Dance troupe offers an evening of David Parsons’ accessible, solidly crafted, scrumptiously entertaining contemporary-dance pieces at the Joyce Theater.

American Ballet Theatre Celebrates 70 Years of Agnes de Mille’s ‘Rodeo’

American Ballet Theatre’s fall season celebrates70 years of Agnes de Mille’s “Rodeo” and offers outstanding renditions of works by Mark Morris, James Kudelka, and George Balanchine.