Cecly Placenti

Jan 7, 2025 | dance-enthusiast.com | Cecly Placenti

Features > Impressions The Dance Enthusiast's Brand of Review/Thoughts on What We See The tale of Orpheus and Eurydice is Greek mythology’s most frequently told story, appearing in works of literature, art, and more recently, video games and a Netflix comedy series. Orpheus uses music to persuade Hades, ruler of the Underworld, to free his beloved wife, Eurydice. It is a saga of tragedy and loss, but also of hope, faith and the power of art.

Jan 7, 2025 | dance-enthusiast.com | Cecly Placenti

Features > Impressions The Dance Enthusiast's Brand of Review/Thoughts on What We See The tale of Orpheus and Eurydice is Greek mythology’s most frequently told story, appearing in works of literature, art, and more recently, video games and a Netflix comedy series. Orpheus uses music to persuade Hades, ruler of the Underworld, to free his beloved wife, Eurydice. It is a saga of tragedy and loss, but also of hope, faith and the power of art.

Oct 24, 2024 | dance-enthusiast.com | Cecly Placenti

Features > Impressions The Dance Enthusiast's Brand of Review/Thoughts on What We See Ohad Naharin’s Kamuyot, a fan favorite since its premiere in 2003, begins before it begins. Seated around the perimeter of 92Y’s spacious Buttenweiser Hall, audience members meet and converse, our voices creating a pleasant hum. The Batsheva Dance Ensemble dancers casually enter and sit amongst us, becoming part of the buzzing conversation.

Oct 23, 2024 | dance-enthusiast.com | Cecly Placenti

Features > Impressions The Dance Enthusiast's Brand of Review/Thoughts on What We See Ohad Naharin's Kamuyot, a fan favorite since its premiere in 2003, begins before it begins. Seated around the perimeter of 92Y's spacious Buttenweiser Hall, audience members meet and converse, our voices creating a pleasant hum. The Batsheva Dance Ensemble dancers casually enter and sit amongst us, becoming part of the buzzing conversation.

Jul 1, 2024 | dance-enthusiast.com | Cecly Placenti

Features > Impressions The Dance Enthusiast's Brand of Review/Thoughts on What We See Artistic Director Roel Voorinthalt wasn’t kidding when he titled his company’s return to The Joyce Theater after more than a decade “Energy.” High-octane and dynamic, Introdans thrills in athletic, razor-sharp works by Akram Khan, Lucinda Childs, and Mauro Bigonzetti.