Waking into Joyce SoHo for the performance of Deacadance Theater, I am immediately massaged by the sounds of Hip-Hop beats. Creating the vibe on the ones and twos is DJ Henry C, spinning the joints that hype everyone to get crunk. Finally the house lights dim and the crowd erupts into thunderous applause, and we are ready.
The first piece on the bill, choreographed by Jennifer Weber, The Cage (inspired by Jerome Robbins), takes hip hop dance soaring to heights as high as t... Read More
The Joyce SoHo often presents unique, even avant-garde artists, and Elfi Schaefer-Schafroth exemplifies this fact. As a soloist choreographer and dancer, she has created more than five full-length solo works and toured the world performing them. In her work, she may incorporate movement phrases given to her by an international group of her friends and colleagues, which contributes diversity and greater depth. Her work successfully incorporates several points of view, as she... Read More
Nicholas Andre Dance never misses a step with thoughtful choreography and beautiful movers.
Wired (world premiere) sets the tone of the night at Joyce SoHo as Nick Ross gives his dancers six concise choreographic themes from 2007 forward. Nicholas Andre Dance is a champion at concert dance forms with beautiful movement and well-trained bodies. Precision and force are trademarks of the articulate choreography from Nick Ross.
From the Beginning, dancers ooze energy into the spa... Read More
As I walk into the Joyce SoHo the stage is already preset sparking my interest as to what is about to come. A chair, a hanging dress and hat, a projection screen, and a coat stand with various coats and hats hang upon it. Hmmmm. I wonder... I also notice panels on the ground and wonder what they are for. The lights go down and Thomas DeFrantz walks out and takes his position.
The show begins and the audience is taken on an abstract journey into the mind of The... Read More
As of Jan. 1, 2010, due to new policies, I will no longer be able to afford to rehearse at Joyce SoHo, a space which has become home to me over the past two years. This video is guaranteed to bring tears to your eyes, Dec. 18, 2009.
-Julie Fotheringham
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