Tag Archives: Trisha Brown

What to See This Week (January 28-February 3): Trisha Brown’s Final Two Works at BAM

The groundbreaking postmodern choreographer Trisha Brown will give the New York premieres of her final two works — Les Yeux et l’âme and I’m going to toss my arms—if you catch them they’re yours — this week at BAM alongside three … Continue reading

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Life in the Shadows: Trisha Brown Dance Company Revives ‘Astral Converted’ at the Park Avenue Armory

Postmodern choreographer Trisha Brown is known for showing her work in unconventional spaces, and the 1991 premiere of Astral Converted was no exception. The piece, which boasted an original score by John Cage and visual and costume designs by Robert … Continue reading

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Year in Review: The Top 10 Dance Moments of 2011

This was only my second year watching dance, but it was a productive and deeply satisfying one: I’ve logged 112 performances (with three more scheduled) and have watched more than a few dance films. Here, in my last post of … Continue reading

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The Five Best Performances of Fall for Dance 2011

Fall for Dance is a true treasure. Where else can you see 20 works in a span of 10 days, danced by companies from America, England, France, China, Cuba, Belgium, and Australia? (And for $10 per ticket, no less.) This … Continue reading

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