Alvin Ailey show brings flashes of the past, and thoughts about the company's future The dance troupe's signature piece, 'Revelations,' is in its 50th year and touring the country with great success. But to move forward, the company needs to broaden its repertoire. by Spider Kedelsky / March 29, 2011
Culture 'Hair' on tour: a treasure trove of music and an amped-up cast The national touring company for 'Hair' by Spider Kedelsky / November 30, 2010
Culture Staging, and selling, ethnic dance and music: a Cuban success story Los Munequitos de Matanzas by Spider Kedelsky / April 6, 2011
Politics Crosscut Tout: Cuban rumba with deep cultural roots and a cross-generational style Los Munequitos de Matanzas by Spider Kedelsky / April 2, 2011
Trisha Brown has evolved from modern-dance trailblazer to opera choreographer The Trisha Brown Dance Company performs her 1983 "Set and Reset." by Spider Kedelsky / April 1, 2011
Ballet, butoh, and Magnificent Martha Pacific Northwest Ballet soloist Chalnessa Eames and principal dancer Jonathan Porretta in Twyla Tharp’s "Afternoon Ball." by Spider Kedelsky / November 9, 2010
What is 'manly' dancing? Crystal Pite and Peter Boal in Boal's PNB offices. by Spider Kedelsky / October 12, 2010
'Fiddler' is weighted by historic comparisons, lifted by story Harvey Fierstein in 'Fiddler' by Spider Kedelsky / May 28, 2010
Mark Morris at the Paramount: Trying to understand the acclaim Lauren Grant and the Mark Morris company in "Gloria." by Spider Kedelsky / May 24, 2010
Culture Crosscut Tout: Two extraordinary singers Harvey Fierstein in 'Fiddler' by Spider Kedelsky / May 17, 2010