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...

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...

Ryan Schmidt always bends over backward to get the job done whenever I work with her.  In our new solo, she displays a little from column A and a little from column B– the Chinese Food menu of dance movement, minus the fortune cookie! Before...

I was under the influence of a sentimental journey when I first choreographed “My Room” on Julie, now almost three years ago. Julie had come back from a trip to Korea that she and her family went on to visit her homeland. She came back with a bunch...

People always want to know what things mean in art. I think the questioning is part of what makes us part of the fabric of the art. If it were all spelled out for us, then how could we really be partaking in the wholeness of art? Que?? I think...

Maria Schneider is at it again!! Her new CD,“Winter Morning Walks,”  is simply sensational!! I let out an incredulous gasp after hearing this music. I can’t believe how gorgeous it is. Oh, but I really can. Why? It’s Maria!! She and the...