Thursday, April 01, 2010
Complexions Dance Company celebrates 15 years of movement with U2 ballet and new work
Post Gazette: "It's a familiar formula that has been replayed since Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney first vowed 'Let's put on a show!' in the 1939 film 'Babes in Arms.' But rarely does that show produce anything more than a warm afterglow. That wasn't the case when Alvin Ailey dancers Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson decided to put out a call to New York City dancers in 1994."
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I have to agree with Jane Vranish in expressing surprise that Complexions defines itself as a "contemporary ballet" company. I have always been aware of a distinction between classical ballet and modern dance, which uses and warps the conventions of ballet expression. I suppose defining the company as a bridge between the two styles (which are largely independent) serves as an homage to the classical style, but in practicality the group is probably (of course, I have not seen them) more along the lines of modern body style (especially if one of the company members is a FOSSE alum).
Wow, sounds a bit like us, doesn't it?! I think so anyways...a bunch of artists put in a room together where the worst could happen and everyone could rip one another's heads off, but instead they end up being very helpful towards one another and are eager and willing to learn and grow. Well...I guess that's partly true :) But, no, in all seriousness, for the most part it is. This art + collaborative process ordeal is quite a funny thing. I'm beginning to see it can go amazingly, or very badly. It reminds me of convocation a little bit. When I was told what we were doing I was incredibly scared and thought it was a terrible idea, but we all ended up creating something really gorgeous. This reminds me of that whole process. I won't even go into rube goldberg...but I feel like experiences like the ones we've had here really model what ends up happening. I sound so cliche but it's true :)
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