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January 27

The Washington Post
Joffrey Ballet documentary honors the revolution that was choreographed
Mostly, the film is a colorful, fast-paced tribute to founder Joffrey and his wish to create a truly American entity: a modern-leaning ballet company. Joffrey Ballet documentary honors the revolution that was choreographed

January 26

Eye on Dance and the Arts
Dance Review: Parsons Dance at the Joyce Theater
Their bodies, formations, and arm placements are grounded in the concept of encircling, moving seamlessly around and about the space, creating a visual ebb and flow. Dance Review: Parsons Dance at the Joyce Theater

January 24

NPR
Wim Wenders on Pina
"She dealt with themes of destruction, and it could feel very nihilistic, except that she always put the pieces back together," Swed says. Wim Wenders on Pina

January 18

The Washington Post
US State Department Spreads American Dance From Kyrgyzstan To Mozambique
DanceMotion USA, a cultural diplomacy initiative, is sending the likes of the Trey McIntire Project, Rennie Harris Puremovement and the Seán Curran Company to far-flung corners of the globe. US State Department Spreads American Dance From Kyrgyzstan To Mozambique

January 16

The Los Angeles Times
Inside the dancing life in Los Angeles
Being a concert dancer takes equal parts talent, skill, and perseverance, particularly in Los Angeles. Inside the dancing life in Los Angeles

January 12

Margaret Jenkins Dance Company
2012 CHIME Awards Announced
The Margaret Jenkins Dance Company (MJDC) is pleased to announced the recipients of the 2012 CHIME grant in the San Francisco Bay Area and Southern California. 2012 CHIME Awards Announced

January 11

San Francisco Bay Guardian
The spirit of Michael Jackson returns with Cirque du Soleil
"I think for many of the dancers this has been one of the biggest productions. It's Michael. You can't go bigger, I think, unless you're working with the man himself." The spirit of Michael Jackson returns with Cirque du Soleil

January 9

The New York Times
Dance Review: Laurra Arrington's 'Hot Wings' at Abron Arts Center
Women (and one drag queen) in leotards and heels, acting hysterical, animalistic, coy and abusive, tossing their long locks and speaking in baby voices: really, world, is this still where we’re at? Dance Review: Laurra Arrington's 'Hot Wings' at Abron Arts Center

January 6

SF Examiner
Dance Review: Shen Yun Performing Arts in San Francisco
Though the show is interesting and many of the dances unique I found as did a number of other attendees the show to be a bit too political and religious. Dance Review: Shen Yun Performing Arts in San Francisco

January 2

San Francisco Chronicle
Top 2012 Bay Area dance performances
ODC's Dancing Downtown season features several intriguing premieres, including "Transit," an unusual collaboration between choreographer KT Nelson and San Francisco bicycle artist Max Chen. Top 2012 Bay Area dance performances

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01/26 Dance Review: Parsons Dance at the Joyce Theater by Jennifer Thompson
01/24 Wim Wenders on Pina by Pat Dowell
01/16 Inside the dancing life in Los Angeles by Laura Bleiberg
01/12 2012 CHIME Awards Announced by Margaret Jenkins Dance Company
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