Month: April 2016
Contemporary ballet

The captivating convergence of contemporary ballet and music

How are music and movement linked in contemporary ballet? Music can be composed for dance moves, dance can be created for music, and sometimes they are created independently – coming together on stage. Susan Lewis of WRTI has more. JohnKingMusicinDancerev041116SLLF.mp3 Composer John King chats with WRTI’s Susan Lewis about his new work with choreographer Kevin […]
Contemporary ballet

Maya Angelou in dance: How Complexions Contemporary Ballet will set poetry in motion

Complexions Contemporary Ballet is known for tackling current social issues through music and movement, and the New York-based company’s next three nights in Los Angeles are no exception, especially a piece inspired by Maya Angelou . The Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at the Music Center series is set to host Complexions when it returns to […]