Arts Oct 08 How Bill T. Jones’ ‘Deep Blue Sea’ explores the collective ‘we’ of the American people By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Zach Fannin
Arts Jul 28 Twin documentaries spotlight dance legends Alvin Ailey and Bill T. Jones Alvin Ailey and Bill T. Jones may have a generation between them, but the two influential Black choreographers crossed paths at a few pivotal moments. By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press
Arts Oct 29 Watch 6:46 Why Twyla Tharp wants us to ‘shut up’ and do what we love Twyla Tharp is the greatest choreographer of our era. Her groundbreaking career in dance blended classical ballet with contemporary culture. Now, at age 78, Tharp is sharing her innovative approach to health and aging in a new book. Jeffrey Brown… By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport
Arts Aug 30 Watch 3:47 What made Paul Taylor one of the most influential creators in modern dance Hailed as a towering figure of modern dance, Paul Taylor's choreography was often complex and always human. A virtuosic performer who sometimes pushed the boundaries of what was considered dance, his success grew from his unique eye for observation. Taylor…
Aug 13 Watch Ballets Russes Inspires New Choreography in 21st Century When 'Art Danced With Music': Ballets Russes Inspires New Choreography in 21st Century… By PBS News Hour
Apr 24 Watch Nice Cave Workshop at Stevenson High School Nice Cave's Soundsuit workshop at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Ill. Continue watching
Jul 29 A birthday present to the world: A new dance by Paul Taylor By artsdesk Effervescent and surreal, the Phantasmagoria is like a window into a dream. Continue reading
Jun 16 Watch Tap Icon Maurice Hines Takes Second Turn in Duke Ellington Tribute Thirty years after his original turn in the Duke Ellington tribute "Sophisticated Ladies," tap dance icon Maurice Hines returns the show as dancer, choreographer and mentor in the revival at Lincoln Theater. Jeffrey Brown talks to Hines about sharing his… Continue watching
Jan 04 Watch Alvin Ailey Troupe Celebrates Longtime Choreographer’s Last Dance After more than 20 years at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, director Judith Jamison is preparing to step down. In a profile by Jeffrey Brown, Jamison discusses how a mantra of "pray, prepare, and proceed" had guided her both… Continue watching
Nov 24 Watch Bill T. Jones Tackles History Through Contemporary Dance Jeffrey Brown profiles American artistic director, dancer and choreographer Bill T. Jones. He has created more than 100 original works for his own company, in addition to countless others around the world. Continue watching