Review: Tango Passion as Muscular Feats
The dancers in “Tango After Dark,” an Argentine production that opened a two-week run at the Joyce Theater on Tuesday, are skilled, seasoned professionals. Their biographies list the many competitions…
Akram Khan’s ‘Gigenis’ Is His Most Potent Work in Years
Like many ambitious artists, the British choreographer Akram Khan can confuse impact with magnitude. His opera-house productions often suffer from bloat. Even if he didn’t have personal connections to the…
Akram Khan’s ‘Gigenis’ Is a Dark Tale Told Through Indian Classical Dance
It was at a residency held in 2022 in Kumbakonam, in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, that he met the dancers he would cast in “Gigenis.” Four of the…
Review: Getting to the Essence of Camille A. Brown’s Artistry
These days, many people know Camille A. Brown from the worlds of theater and opera, where she has become a frequent collaborator on high-profile projects. (She choreographed two hit shows…
Malpaso Dance Company From Havana Brings Energy but Little Risk
This is the 10th season that Malpaso Dance Company, the Cuban contemporary dance troupe based in Havana and founded in 2012, has come to the Joyce Theater. Malpaso is an…