Dance

Theatre/Dance Mini Reviews: Three Shows That Close Nov. 10, 2024 – Phantasmagoria 3D (Eldritch Theatre), Dead Broke (Lost Dreams Collective), & Seven Gates Immersive Dance Film (Yasmina Ramzy Arts)

A quick look at a 3D horror show, a horror comedy play, and a mystical immersive dance film.

Dancetheatre Review – Corpus & The KIO Company/Mukashi, Mukashi (Once upon a time)

An entertaining exploration of Western and Japanese folklore featuring the wolf and the crane.

Reviews of Luminato Festival On Stage Productions, June 5 to 16, 2024

Featuring the new and the different from around the world – HOME, Afrikan Party and 360 Allstars.

The National Ballet of Canada/Winter Triple Bill, works by Serge Lifar, Emma Portner, and William Yong (March 20-24, 2024)

National Ballet of Canada’s Winter Triple Bill is a mixed blessing.

Interview with Allison Cummings

A candid interview with dance artist Allison Cummings, the new artistic director of Moonhorse Dance Theatre.

Dance Review of Black Ballerina

Posted on December 2, 2020, updated on December 2, 2020 by pcitron

The review of Syreeta Hector’s solo show can be found on ludwig-van.com.

Anna Wyman 1928 – 2020; Canada Loses a Dance Pioneer

Posted on July 12, 2020, updated on July 12, 2020 by pcitron

With the passing of Anna Wyman, another great artist of modern dance in Canada has gone from our lives. A Wyman show meant dance that was witty and intelligent, while being consummately technical, and always thoroughly enjoyable.

Music Theatre Review – TO Live/Taj Express written by Toby Gough, music by Salim and Sulaiman Merchant, choreographed by Vaibhavi Merchant, directed by Shruti Merchant

Posted on November 24, 2019, updated on November 27, 2019 by pcitron

Taj Express is an homage to Bollywood movies and a non-stop, dazzling, eye-popping song and dance extravaganza direct from India.

Dance Review – ProArteDanza/The 9th! choreographed by Roberto Campanella and Robert Glumbek

Posted on November 8, 2019, updated on November 8, 2019 by pcitron

Passionate and emotional choreography set to Beethoven’s beloved Ninth Symphony. A must-see performance.

Theatre/Dance Review – Canadian Stage/Un Poyo Rojo created by Luciano Rosso, Nicolas Poggi. Alfonso Baron and Hermes Gaido

Posted on October 9, 2019, updated on October 11, 2019 by pcitron

A cheeky physical theatre show from Argentina that explores all things male.