February 1, 2013 1:30 pm 90 minutes As modern dance masters José Limón and Anna Sokolow become historical figures, how do their choreographic visions continue to survive and thrive? That is the topic of this program which consists of film excerpts, interviews and a panel dedicated to exploring the vital questions surrounding the challenges that … Continue reading Passing the Torch: The Legacy of Jose Limon and Anna Sokolow
HUMPHREY-WEIDMAN CLASS with GAIL CORBIN PROFESSIONAL TECHNIQUE CLASS with JIM MAY HUMPHREY-WEIDMAN class with Gail Corbin taught by Gail Corbin Fridays 12:30-2:00 pm (no class on February 27) This class is taught by Gail Corbin, a leading exponent in the technique and repertory of Doris Humphrey and Charles Weidman. Come and experience “Fall and Recovery” … Continue reading Classes and Workshops Spring 2015
The Sokolow Ensemble is offering in 2013-14, partnership program with other dance communities as part of a special celebration of Ms. Sokolow’s 75 years relationship with Mexico were she was a key figure in that country’s Modern dance. View video clips from Frida FRIDA: 15 minutes-5 sections with music Chavez, Revueltas, Lola Beltran, Rodrigo, 12-16 … Continue reading 75 Years of Sokolow and Mexico: A Celebration
The Sokolow Ensemble will perform “The Unanswered Question”, an excerpt from Anna Sokolow’s “Scenes from the music of Charles Ives” (1971).
“‘Odes’ remains a luminous work deserving a place of honor.”
Sounds of Sokolow Part II: Odes (1965). Anna Sokolow’s “ODES”; the electric music of Edgard Varèse; the Merce Cunningham Studio….an appropriate fit for the Sokolow Theatre Dance Ensemble’s fall season happening on November 10-13.
Magritte, Magritte (1970) was Anna Sokolow’s multi-media masterpiece that gave rise to the theatre/dance genre, and is one of the most influential modern dance works ever created. You can now purchase a DVD of the full-scale work from our website at a special centennial price.
The Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble now has a FaceBook page!
Dear Friends, THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE SOKOLOW ENSEMBLE! Thanks to your pledges on kickstarter, we were able to reach our goal of $5,500! Your donations will go towards producing our Sounds of Sokolow project with live music. We are deeply grateful to everyone who supported this project as well as our fabulous audience. Check … Continue reading THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!
November 30 and December 9 at the Baryshnikov Art Center. In collaboration with Fusion Bande, musical director Kenneth Hamrick, with guest singer Paula Valstein. Performance of Anna Sokolow’s Kurt Weill, music by Kurt Weill, and a vintage video by Vicki Siechek of Anna Sokolow creating Kurt Weill. First in a three-part series featuring Sokolow masterworks as part of a live music initiative.
