Dandelion at BAC – Culmination 1

Dandelion Dancetheater has now completed our “Don’t Suck!” residency at the Baryshnikov Arts Center. We had a public performance/competition Tuesday night, Sept. 7th, and it was a huge success on many levels. It was both a rich evening of interdisciplinary … Continue reading

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A Review of David Ryther’s "The Untempered Violin," guest-written by Mantra Plonsey

At his concert at The Tank last week, David Ryther made me remember why I love music. Which is worth stating, because I feel claustrophobically threatened by practically every other composer-performer I know. I avoid going to see live music, … Continue reading

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Dandelion at BAC – Entering the Final Stretch

We’ve had quite a ride with the ups and downs of our residency this past week. I feel thoroughly challenged and tested by the weather, broken air-conditioning, the difficulty of navigating and guiding a group through emotionally-charged material and trying … Continue reading

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Dandelion at BAC – A "Don’t Suck!" Residency Overview

For anyone who wants a little more explanation of what we’re working on in this creation residency that I’ve been blogging about recently:

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Dandelion at BAC – Day Eight Judge Summary (Stacz)

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Dandelion at BAC – Day Seven Judge Summary (Mickey)

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Dandelion at BAC – Inviting Challenges

Our residency at the BAC has gotten intense. We’re all weary, the air-conditioning is broken in the building, we’ve moved more and more into intimate emotional places with each other, and we’re delving into our shadow-sides. I find myself often … Continue reading

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Dandelion at BAC – A slice of lunch break

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Dandelion at BAC – A moment with Mantra

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Dandlion at BAC: Elimination #1 (posted a week late)

Today we have our first showing of the individual pieces each ensemble member has been working on, and the first elimination. Two of the pieces will be voted out of the competition for what is performed in our culminating show. … Continue reading

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