March 8–11 at the Mark O’Donnell Theater at the Actors Fund Arts Center in Brooklyn . We will perform Anna Sokolow’s works Dreams, Preludes, Poem (performed by guest artist Jennifer Conley) and a re-discovered work from 1975, Moods. Guest artist Clarence Brooks will perform Sweet in the Morning by Leni Wylliams.
We are honored to be joined by three special guest artists for “Moods and Dreams,” March 8–11 at the Mark O’Donnell Theater at the Actors Fund Arts Center in Brooklyn: Clarence Brooks, Jennifer Conley, and David Glista.
Taught by Samantha Geracht, this class explores Sokolow’s methods leading toward performance and composition skills. Tuesdays 1–2:30 pm, starting September 18.
Classes with Gail Corbin, a leading exponent in the technique and repertory of Doris Humphrey and Charles Weidman. Fridays 1-2:30 pm.
Taught by long-time Duncan dancer, Francesca Todesco, this class offers an introduction into the technique and repertoire of legendary dance innovator, Isadora Duncan. Fridays 12:30–2 pm, starting September 21.
Director Jim May, who inherited the Sokolow repertory in 2000 upon the choreographer’s passing, has announced the company’s artistic direction has been entrusted to long-time Sokolow dancer Samantha Geracht.
The Director of the Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble shares his thoughts about the company’s transition to a new generation of dancer/artistic directors, the state of modern dance today, and the relevance of Anna Sokolow’s work to the 21st century.
Meet dancer Margherita Tisato…
Reviews by Deborah Jowitt, Mary Cargill, and Joel Benjamin.
