[NEohioPAL] Berko review and previews: 'NOT EXACTLY DANCEWORKS, ' DANCEWORKS AT CPT, 'LEINE+ROEBANA'

[Roy Berko]

‘NOT EXACTLY DANCEWORKS’ delights audience; previews
of ‘DANCEWORKS’ and ‘LERINE+ROEBANA

Roy Berko

(Member, Dance Critics Association)

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‘NOT EXACTLY DANCEWORKS’ delights audience

‘NOT EXACTLY DANCEWORKS,’ which recently completed its
run as part of Cleveland Public Theatres’ ‘DANCEWORKS’
program, was not your typical dance concert.  No
tights, tutus, high lifts, classical music or
choreographed movements here.  Instead, knives,
lighted juggling balls, fire, devil sticks, hats, a
whip and jokes prevailed. 

Yes, it was definitely, not exactly, danceworks!  It
was, instead a tribute, a tribute to Zoe Schultz. 
Schultz, who recently died of cancer, was the guiding
force behind SAFMOD, a performance group which
combined many forms of movement into creative
concerts.

SAFMOD was supposed to be part of Cleveland Public
Theatre’s ‘DANCEWORKS’ series.  To cancel the troupe’s
performance was not an option according to its
members, so Aaron Bonk and Sora Sol stepped forward. 
Bonk is a premier juggler/stiltist/fire
dancer/guitarist/singer/comedian.  Sol’s specialty is
trapeze and aerial silk/fabric/tissue performance
(think Cirque d’Soleil).

The duo totally entertained the enthusiastic audience
who were eager vocal and physical participants in
Bon’s antics which included bull-whipping the head off
a rose being held in the teeth of the theatre’s
policeman, making choreographed audible sounds as Bon
juggled all sorts of objects, and being foils for his
jokes. Sol’s outstanding aerial feats were also well
received.

Capsule judgement:  Thanks to Aaron Bonk and Sora Sol
for making sure that the legacy of Zoe Schultz was not
let down.  She may not have been there physically, but
her presence and spirit were definitely in the house
for “NOT EXACTLY DANCEWORKS.’

Up-coming ‘DANCEWORKS’ events

GROUNDWORKS Dancetheatre (March 27-March 30)
For the 9th year David Shimotakahara and his talented
company will perform.  Included are new works by
Artistic Associate Amy Miller, Shimotakahara and
‘SEVERAL TRUTHS DUET’ by Gina Gibney.  (Gordon Square
Theatre)

INLET DANCE THEATRE (March 27-March 30)
A remounting of ‘DREAM OF SLEEPING,’ and the premiere
of two new works by Bill Wade, the company’s creative
Artistic Director and founder, highlight the program. 
In addition, the company will perform four indigenous
Rapa Neui (Easter Island) dances which they learned as
part of an international artistic exchange.  (James
Levin Theatre)

TIKVAH COMPANY OF ARTISITS (April 3-April 6)
Motivated by themes of intrapersonal and interpersonal
significance, Artistic Director/Choreographer Linda
Kahn created ‘SEVEN.’  Centering on seven verbs common
to the human condition, the dancers, actors and
musicians will combine dance, narrative and poetic
text with eclectic music in their presentation. 
(James Levin Theatre)

DOUBLE-EDGE DANCE (April 10-April 13)
The company presents an evening of solos and duets by
Artistic Director Kora Radella and guest choreographer
Julie Brodie.  (James Levin Theatre)

MORRISON DANCE (April 17-April 20)
Choreographed by Sarah Morrison, the company will
perform a range of dance styles in a program that
includes ‘INUNDATION’ and ‘MOLT’ (a new work by
Antaeus Dance).  (James Levin Theatre)

For tickets to all DANCEWORKS presentations call
216-631-2727 or go on line to www.cptonline.org

DANCE CLEVELAND presents

DANCE CLEVELAND presents ‘LEINE + REOBANA’ at the Ohio
Theater on Saturday, May 10 at 8 PM.  The creative
modern dance company from the Netherlands bases its
choreography on the concept, “We dissect the body into
it’s constituent parts, put it back together and
invite it to dance.” For tickets call 216-241-6000 or
go to www.playhousesquare.com.



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