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November 23, 2007

Lori Ortiz on Complexions Contemporary Ballet at Joyce


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By Lori Ortiz / Gay City News

Complexions Contemporary Ballet
Performance Details
The Joyce Theater
November 13-25, 2007

"Excuse Me if I Dance"

"The company's homey style, if virtuosic, is never precious. If it's possible to have ballet without the formality, they have done it here." Read review...

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Claudia La Rocco on Complexions Contemporary Ballet at Joyce


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By Claudia La Rocco / New York Times

Complexions Contemporary Ballet
Performance Details
The Joyce Theater
November 13-25, 2007

"Ballet and African Steps, Delivered at Warp Speed"

"In preparation for "The Peace Project," a new program presented by Complexions Contemporary Ballet during the second half of its Joyce Theater stint, the company's artistic directors, Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, asked the participating artists, "What does peace mean to you?"" Read review...

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November 17, 2007

Danciti on Complexions Contemporary Ballet at Joyce


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By Danciti

Complexions Contemporary Ballet
Performance Details
The Joyce Theater
November 13-25, 2007

"Complexions Contemporary Ballet Review"

"Complexions Contemporary Ballet returns to the Joyce for a two-week stay featuring two programs with works by Nicolo Fonte, William Forsythe and Abdur-Rahim Jackson as well as the company's resident choreographer and co-founder, Dwight Rhoden. Known for its versatile and dynamic performers this year's Complexions cast is no exception." Read review...

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November 16, 2007

Roslyn Sulcas on Complexions Contemporary Ballet at Joyce


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By Roslyn Sulcas / New York Times

Complexions Contemporary Ballet
Performance Details
The Joyce Theater
November 13-25, 2007

"Mr. Rhoden, who founded Complexions Contemporary Ballet in 1994 with Desmond Richardson, is not a choreographer who ever eliminates any idea that pops into his head. In his new "Dear Frederic...the movement for his 10 dancers is hyperkinetic and hyperactive to a bewildering degree." Read review...

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