Oregonian

Portland’s 2026 winter dance season features beloved classics, visionary contemporary works

Now that the season of dancing nutcrackers and waltzing flowers is in the rearview mirror, Portland’s dance scene takes a serious turn. As 2025 gets underway, dance presenter White Bird offers a ...
Phys.org

The fascination of contemporary dance—study examines what draws audiences in

Unlike ballet, contemporary dance is not necessarily intuitively "understood" by the general public. So, which factors influence whether audiences enjoy a contemporary dance performance? The ...
The New York Times

Oral History Project Considers Impact of Bringing Modern Dance to China

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by An oral history project, “Planting Seeds,” considers the history and impact of an American Dance Festival program to train dancers in China. By Brian ...
The New York Times

Two Blistering Solos Raise the Stakes at Live Artery

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Critic’s notebook Highlights so far of the 2025 contemporary dance festival, spread across New York City, are Symara Sarai and Leslie Cuyjet’s ...