ANNA’S AMERICANA Image: RobinMeemsImages This December the Ensemble will present a unique AMERICANA program including Anna Sokolow’s PRELUDES (1984) featuring George Gershwin to live music; FRIDA (1997) a multi-media tribute to her artist friend; HOMAGE TO EDGAR ALLAN POE (1993) a text/dance work originally performed Off-Off Broadway. Also, Alan Danielson (dancer, choreographer, and former director … Continue reading SOKOLOW ENSEMBLE 2014 SEASON: ANNA’S AMERICANA – December 3-7→
AN INTERDISCIPLINARY AWARD has been granted to Sokolow Theatre/Dance by F. I. T. This collaborative project scheduled for the Fall 2014 and Spring 2015 semesters will enable FIT students to collaborate in the disciplines of dance, fashion design, accessories and film with guidance from FIT faculty and special direction from Jim May, Artistic Director of … Continue reading F. I. T. & Sokolow→
The Sokolow Ensemble is excited to announce a new series of workshops this summer; check out these fabulous opportunities and learn more about American Modern Dance. Starting in June 2014, MOVING VISIONS STUDIO will present “Historical Dance Series”, the third year of a series of classes and repertory uniquely dedicated to the teaching of Classic … Continue reading 2014 HISTORICAL DANCE SUMMER WORKSHOPS→
BETTY JONES & FRITZ LUDIN 3-WEEK WORKSHOP BASED ON HUMPHREY- LIMÓN EXPLORATION JUNE 2-20, 2014 – Mon-Fri 10-12pm Course description: Based on the dynamic heritage of the Humphrey/Limón tradition, internationally renowned master teachers Betty Jones and Fritz Ludin transmit their own individual ways of dance. Having taught legions of dancers with ethnic and cultural diversities … Continue reading Betty Jones & Fritz Ludin 3-week workshop June 2-20, 2014→
The upcoming season of Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble will present a dance/play about Ms. Sokolow (1910-2000) entitled “Anna Sokolow Way” on December 4-8, 2013 at the Theater at the 14th Street Y. This special evening will contain rare video, live performance, and narrative script covering Ms. Sokolow’s personal struggles, her approach to choreography over the 20th … Continue reading ANNA SOKOLOW WAY – DECEMBER 4-8, 2013→
PAULINE KONER CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Free Event Includes Performances, Film Presentation and Guest Speakers Friday, May 17, 12:00 pm, 92nd Street Y Harkness Dance Center: Fridays at Noon, curated by Catherine Tharin NEW YORK, NY: (date)—Artist, visionary, dancer and choreographer Pauline Koner was one of the pioneering mavericks of modern dance. She was the first American … Continue reading PAULINE KONER Centennial Celebration-May 17→
Photo Credit: Barbara Morgan New Dance Group presents works by Jane Dudley, Sophie Maslow, Donald McKayle, Daniel Nagrin, Pearl Primus and Anna Sokolow. With performances by Jennifer Bauer-Conley, Paul Dennis, the 360° Dance Company, Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble and UMass University Dancers. This program includes a distinguished panel with Muriel Manings, a discussion with historian Victoria … Continue reading Fridays at noon: New Dance Group Exploration→
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→
