Drinks up! Pause and Reflect!

Drinks up! Pause and Reflect!

2013 was a wild one, but I know I am not alone here in thinking that. If we can say that we put on ballet slippers and got to the barre, then we are well deserving of a drink. In this political climate of unrest and economic uncertainty, we as artists have to pause,...
A Dynamic Duo

A Dynamic Duo

Between the Baryshnikov Arts Center and the DANY, a new duet was created within a few rehearsals by a dynamic husband and wife team. Milan Misko is a tremendous force as a dancer, and you’ll surely recognize him from past works. His wife, Nana Tsuda Misko, is new to...
A Day in the Woods

A Day in the Woods

On a hot, steamy day in June, the seeds were planted for our new film short, “Woodland Aire.” The one-day residency at the Dragon’s Egg in Ledyard, CT, provided the perfect backdrop for what became our fancy-free tribute to the great outdoors....
Playing House

Playing House

The most inspiring moments at the Baryshnikov Arts Center usually happen by mistake. Take that day back in June when I choreographed a new solo, Dust Devil, on Ryan Schmidt. Filmmaker, Amelia Golden, was on deck as we pranced around the building grabbing ad hoc shots...
Hatching New Ideas at the Dragon’s Egg

Hatching New Ideas at the Dragon’s Egg

On June 29th, ACD was awarded a one-day residency at the Dragon’s Egg in Ledyard, CT. This is a magical place nestled in the woods, close to my old stomping grounds in Mystic. This enchanted never-never land, makes you forget about the world and all its...