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.
The Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble will present three major works by Anna Sokolow and the premiere of a new work by guest artist Rae Ballard on March 9-13, in association with the the Dance Series at The 14th Street Y in New York City.
Join the Sokolow Ensemble artistic director’s Jim May at the 92nd Street Y FRIDAYS AT NOON – THE DANCING MAN FEBRUARY 5th, 2016, 12:00 pm Jim May will present: Footsteps to Heaven LIVE STREAM VIDEO: www.tischdanceandnewmedia.com/live Also on the very interesting program: 10 Hairy Legs: Friends of Dorothy, Ryan Casey: Tall Tales [excerpts] “For Fred, … Continue reading Jim May to perform on February 5th!
GAIL CORBIN returns SPRING 2016 HUMPHREY-WEIDMAN classes Spring 2016 taught by Gail Corbin Fridays (see below for class time) 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” and explore in depth those principles: weight, suspension, successional flow … Continue reading Humphrey-Weidman classes with Gail Corbin
Meet the directors and casts, and get an inside look at the rehearsal process for our Spring 2016 season.
Movement in relationship to “Migration” Photo credit: cittadinapoli.com Dealing with space, causes and reasons to Migrate, political and social impact on the world, using paintings by Jacob Lawrence, today’s headlines, and rhythm. This 9 week/16 classes course will culminate in a showing and is limited to 10 dancers committed to a class that includes a … Continue reading 9 weeks workshop with Jim May – Movement in relationship to Migration
