ABT Studio Company Brings Risk and Reach to Dance St. Louis

ABT Studio Company Brings Risk and Reach to Dance St. Louis

By CB Adams There is a particular clarity that comes from watching dancers at the moment their stage identities begin to take shape. Dance St.... Details
Dance St Louis Presents Dazzling Ballet Folklorico de Mexico Performance – Spanning Ancient Rituals to Ranchero Revelry

Dance St Louis Presents Dazzling Ballet Folklorico de Mexico Performance – Spanning Ancient Rituals to Ranchero Revelry

By CB Adams Dance St. Louis, one of the oldest dance presenters in the United States, has been a cornerstone of the St. Louis cultural... Details
Saint Louis Dance Theatre’s (RE)BUILD Captivates with an Emotional Journey in Four Parts

Saint Louis Dance Theatre’s (RE)BUILD Captivates with an Emotional Journey in Four Parts

By CB Adams With winter waning and March’s “in like a lion, out lamb” (or its inverse) in mind, thoughts turn to what spirit animal... Details
From Gravity-Defying Moves to Emotional Depth, Dance St Louis Presentation of Pilobolus Shines in ‘re-CREATION’

From Gravity-Defying Moves to Emotional Depth, Dance St Louis Presentation of Pilobolus Shines in ‘re-CREATION’

By CB Adams The same week that I attended Dance St. Louis’ presentation of the dance company Pilobolus, I read something in Oliver Burkman’s “Four... Details
Saint Louis Dance Theatre Opens Season with a Gift to the Community

Saint Louis Dance Theatre Opens Season with a Gift to the Community

(RE)Imagine 2024-2025 Launches with Free Tickets for St. Louis Youth, World Premieres, and a Dazzling Movers & Shakers Ball Saint Louis Dance Theatre (STLDT) is thrilled to unveil its highly anticipated... Details
Dance St. Louis’ New Season Is ‘Feast for Eyes, Ears, And Mind’

Dance St. Louis’ New Season Is ‘Feast for Eyes, Ears, And Mind’

World-renowned dancer-athletes PILOBOLUS kicks off Dance St. Louis 24/25 Season at the Touhill, Nov 9 Dance St. Louis continues enduring mission as the region’s GATEWAY... Details
Bodytraffic is a Road Trip Through the American Psyche and Beyond

Bodytraffic is a Road Trip Through the American Psyche and Beyond

By CB Adams The American music journalist, essayist and critic Robert Christgau astutely noted that “When bodies move in relation to a designed space, be... Details
Dance St. Louis’ Ailey II Event Filled With Art, Rhythm and Passion

Dance St. Louis’ Ailey II Event Filled With Art, Rhythm and Passion

By CB Adams   When Dance St. Louis presented Ailey II on March 1-2 at The Touhill Performing Arts Center, it did more than provide... Details
Ballet and Music Unite in St Louis Ballet’s Captivating LOVEX3

Ballet and Music Unite in St Louis Ballet’s Captivating LOVEX3

By CB AdamsIn ballet, tradition often reigns supreme. And like opera, ballet is sometimes (make that, often) misunderstood – as stuffy, fussy, and old-fashioned as... Details
Trinity Irish Dance Company Impresses with Footwork, Music and Boundary-Pushing Artistry

Trinity Irish Dance Company Impresses with Footwork, Music and Boundary-Pushing Artistry

By CB Adams In a culturally enriching evening that seamlessly melded tradition and innovation, Trinity Irish Dance Company delivered a performance of depth and resonance... Details