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"The Surge: An Ode to Sinéad O'Connor." Photo by Tom Visser.
"The Surge: An Ode to Sinéad O'Connor." Photo by Tom Visser.
Dance
A season of grief continues with ‘The Surge,’ Sonya Tayeh’s ode to Sinéad O’Connor
Steven Vargas, 1 Minute Critic Contributor Steven Vargas Sep 20, 2026 0

'The Surge' turns Sinéad O'Connor's music into a dance of protest, rage and self-love. Sonya Tayeh choreographs at The Joyce.…

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The cast of '11 to Midnight' poses onstage.
The cast of '11 to Midnight' poses onstage.
Dance Reviews
In ’11 to Midnight,’ TikTok’s Cost n’ Mayor deliver the year’s best dance party
Ryan Leeds Ryan Leeds Feb 11, 2026 0

By Ryan Leeds Pastel Post-it notes plaster the doors and inside walls of the Orpheum Theater, where audience members of…

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Chicago winter dance: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Joffrey Ballet, Red Clay Dance Company.
Chicago winter dance: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Joffrey Ballet, Red Clay Dance Company.
Dance
Why Chicago is the place to experience dance right now
1 Minute Contributor Laura Zornosa Laura Zornosa Feb 7, 2026 0

Chicago's winter dance scene heats up with Joffrey Ballet, Hubbard Street, and Red Clay premieres. Here's what you can't miss.

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"Discoshow" 1st anniversary performance. Photo courtesy of Spiegelworld.
"Discoshow" 1st anniversary performance. Photo courtesy of Spiegelworld.
Dance
How ‘Discoshow’ honors the genre’s roots while keeping Vegas dancing
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Dec 26, 2025 0

Spiegelworld's "Discoshow" blends disco history with Vegas spectacle. Rollerskating, LED floors, and authentic funk included.

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Seah Hagan in "MOMIX: Alice."
Seah Hagan in "MOMIX: Alice."
Dance Reviews
‘MOMIX: Alice’ at the Joyce: The rabbit hole you actually want to fall into
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Dec 19, 2025 0

Moses Pendleton's MOMIX returns to the Joyce Theater with "Alice," a gravity-defying dance illusion that reimagines Lewis Carroll's classic.

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Jessica Lee Goldyn in "Gotta Dance!"
Jessica Lee Goldyn in "Gotta Dance!"
Dance Reviews
‘Gotta Dance!’ proves Broadway’s best choreography lives on
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Dec 3, 2025 0

In "Gotta Dance!," Broadway vets lead an ensemble through iconic choreography by Michael Bennett, Jerome Robbins, and more.

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"The Emperor Jones," Limón Dance Company. Photo by Hisae Aihara.
"The Emperor Jones," Limón Dance Company. Photo by Hisae Aihara.
Dance
Limón Dance Company at 80: How a Mexican immigrant revolutionized American modern dance
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Oct 15, 2025 0

Three works spanning eight decades showcase José Limón's enduring influence on modern dance at NYC's Joyce Theater through October 19.

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Roderick George's "The Missing Fruit (Part I)."
Roderick George's "The Missing Fruit (Part I)."
Dance
Fall for Dance Festival rises above the culture war chaos with a provocative, international line-up
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Sep 23, 2025 0

New York City Center's Fall for Dance features a stellar lineup, including Gibney Company, Paris Opera Ballet, and a new…

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Jacquelin Harris in "Grace," choreographed by Ronald K. Brown.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Jacquelin Harris in "Grace," choreographed by Ronald K. Brown.
Dance
22 years in, Fall for Dance still knows how to make us kick up our heels
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Aug 27, 2025 0

New York City Center's Fall for Dance returns with 15 companies across 12 days. From Paris Opera Ballet to Argentine…

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The Limón Dance Company
The Limón Dance Company
Dance
Why the Limón Dance Company’s 80th anniversary could be the year’s boldest retrospective
By Editors Aug 24, 2025 0

The Limón Dance Company's 80th anniversary celebration tackles questions about identity and power with a reimagined retrospective and new work.

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