By Jenn Edwards When the coronavirus pandemic hit North America in March, Bin Chicken, Alyssa Martin’s first commission for Toronto Dance Theatre, was fully choreographed and about to go into technical rehearsals. After the disappointing cancellation of its premiere, and a six-month hiatus while the building was closed, Martin is back in the studio with
By Sanjoy Roy Dance in London — what is that? Six months ago the question had never crossed my mind; now it’s at the forefront, and I don’t have an answer. The coronavirus crisis has had a devastating impact on dance, which, more than all other arts save circus, I think, relies on bodily presence,
By Gabriela Estrada Last June, Héctor Zaraspe missed his 90th birthday celebration due to the COVID-19 lockdown. Earlier, he also missed the presentation of the annual choreography prize named after him by the Juilliard School, where he taught for 35 years. Maestro Zaraspe has also coached some of the greatest ballet and Spanish dancers of