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A Second NY Times Review for Nrityagram Dance Ensemble

After receiving a rave review by Alastair Macaulay for their recent performance in India, Nrityagram Dance Ensemble has been recognized stateside for this past weekend’s two-show run at the Temple of Dendur in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  In Monday’s NY Times publication, Robert Seibert claimed that “The only proper response to dancers… Read the full story

January 14, 2015

RUBBERBANDance Group, David Roussève/REALITY, and Nrityagram Dance Ensemble Recognized in NY Times and Dance Magazine

RUBBERBANDance Group and David Roussève/REALITY were both acknowledged for their notable work in Wendy Perron’s Best and Worst of 2014. Victor Quijada’s Empirical Quotient was listed under “Best New Choreography” of the year, with Ms. Perron citing that the Montreal-based troupe indeed finds success in fusing the genres of “hip-hop, cirque, and… Read the full story

January 7, 2015

Pentacle @ APAP: January 10, 2015

THE ROSTER SHOWCASE Click image to enlarge for more details. City Center, Studio 4 130 West 56th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues Saturday, January 10, 2015 | 3-5pm Bridgman|Packer Dance @ 3pm TU Dance @ 3:25pm… Read the full story

November 25, 2014

TU Dance is Kicking Off their 11th Season at The O’Shaughnessy

TU Dance is celebrating the start to their 11th performance season with international flair by returning to St. Catherine University’s The O’Shaughnessy with a world premiere commissioned by The O’Shaughnessy and choreographed by Icelandic choreographer Katrin Hall. Hall has been recognized for her extensive performance and directorial history with Iceland Dance… Read the full story

November 10, 2014

David Roussève's Stardust is Being Presented at University of Washington

Stardust, David Roussève’s “startling – and stunning” technology laden work, will be performed by his company David Roussève/REALITY on November 20th-22nd as part of University of Washington’s World Series. Hailed by the Los Angeles Times as a revelation, David Roussève (Guggenheim and National Endowment for the Arts fellow, and Bessie-Award winning choreographer)… Read the full story

October 30, 2014

Raphael Xavier is Performing at Flynn Center for Performing Arts in November

Presented by the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Raphael Xavier‘s “artful and mesmerizing” (Dance Magazine) work titled The Unofficial Guide to Audience Watching Performance will be shown on November 14th and 15th in Burlington, Vermont. Raphael Xavier’s work focuses on his three decade history with the hip hop aesthetic, interchanging thoughtful… Read the full story

October 24, 2014

A Brand New Booking Year

Pentacle is pleased to announce the new line-up of artists on The Roster and Metro Intersections for 2015-2016. The Roster is made up of twelve contemporary dance companies who exemplify their respective forms. Metro Intersections is… Read the full story

August 14, 2014

Pentacle Artists to Perform in August at Jacob’s Pillow, BAM, and Cape Charles’ Harbor for the Arts Festival

Clockwise from top left: David Roussève/REALITY ©Steve Gunther,  David Dorfman Dance ©Ani Collier, LeeSaar The Company ©Chris Duggan, Bridgman|Packer Dance ©Bridgman|Packer Dance   David Roussève/REALITY will present “Stardust”, a multimedia work, at Jacob’s Pillow from Wednesday, August 6th through Saturday, August 10th. The exceptional performers of his company explore the world… Read the full story

July 30, 2014
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