Adam Barruch at BAC

Walking into BAC on thursday, I could feel the excitement in the air; something new and fresh was about to happen. Adam Barruch was presenting his first full length concert and I had the privilege of being there to photograph the whole thing!

I was impressed by all aspects of the concert; the movement was inventive and well performed, the lighting dramatic, and the costumes simple yet additive. Often when taking photos, I concentrate so fully on my art that I don't see everything that happens across the whole stage. Tonight, I enjoyed the dance even through the lens of the camera. I even laughed out loud!

Check it out. I can't wait to see this delightful, well tailored performance as an audience member.

Adam Barruch Dance Performances Friday March 13th Saturday March14th 7:30pm

Baryshnikov Arts Center Howard Gilman Performance Space 4th Floor

Summer dance adventure!

When?

June 14th-July 26th, 2009

Where?

Montreal, Canada and Vienna, Austria

What?

I will attend two dance festivals this summer, each held in a city internationally renowned for dance. I plan to immerse myself in these ephemeral worlds, interact with and learn from as many artists as possible, and document the whole thing here through photos and words.

Why?

Artists from all over the world attend these festivals in order to interact with one another; performing as well as sharing different techniques, forms of expression, and thoughts about dance. As a professional dancer (and budding dance photographer!), I dream of being one of these artists. I want to come face to face with other dance cultures in order to learn, compare, share what I know, and grow into a more complete and knowledgeable artist. I consider such interactions crucial for furthering and expanding my professional dance career.

Goals!

So here, in short form, are my goals for attending these festivals:

1. attend contemporary dance workshops and classes
2. attend dance festivals and/or independent dance shows that may take place during my visit
3. photo-document and blog my experiences
4. explore cultural diversity through dance
5. share my artistic gifts with new people and groups
6. explore different dance styles and approaches
7. upon returning home, throw a photography show/party in order to share my experiences