The Museum of Broadway, the first museum dedicated to this home-grown American performance form, celebrated its inaugural year on November … More
Author: Catherine Tharin
Exhibition on Indigenous Dance Highlights the Creation of Bard’s Center for Indigenous Studies
Long overlooked in their struggles, Indigenous artists in the United States and Canada, that include Native American, Métis, First Nations, … More
Dance in the Hudson Valley, Summer 2023
Dance in the Hudson Valley, Catskill and Berkshire Mountain regions has never been more vibrant. Many venues are presenting and … More
A Choreographer Emerges, Weaving a Unique Fabric of Collaboration
BalletCollective, a small but mighty company, is becoming a unique influence in the ballet world. Founded in 2010 by the … More
Discussion with Choreographer, Dancer and Artist, Troy Schumacher
In this insightful discussion with dance curator and teacher Catherine Tharin, Troy Schumacher, the founder and director of Ballet Collective … More
Dance Emerges in the Hudson Valley….Brilliant and Mindful of Community
Dance in the Hudson Valley, on both sides of the river, has gained traction and experienced a recent upsurge with … More
Jacob’s Pillow Is Home to a Popular and Established Dance Community; Summer Festival 2021 Is On, Led By Distinguished Cast and Curators!
Jacob’s Pillow, has been a mainstay in the world of modern dance, as well as other dance genres, since 1930 … More
Dance During Covid, Part II: Interviews with Dancers on Survival, Silver Linings, Transformation Now and the Future
Societal changes were in the works before the pandemic but the ‘pause’ has allowed time and space for deeper reflection, … More
Dance in the Time of Covid: A Close Up of the New York City Dance Scene: Where are we now and where are we going?
Live dance has been particularly devastated by the pandemic. Dancers are most alive when they breathe the same air, touch … More