By Anne-Marie Elmby COVID-19 was already spreading around the world when, on March 6, the Danish government advised physical distancing and events with more than 1,000 people had to be cancelled or postponed. Copenhagen’s Royal Theatre, where the Royal Danish Ballet is based, continued performances with restricted admission; six days later, they cancelled everything. This
By Kathleen Smith Here we are in August, and art hasn’t disappeared despite pandemic lockdown. But much has changed, including the rules of engagement. As normal cultural activity largely ceased mid-March, many artists went along with the pause, taking an overdue break from the constant motion required by professional dance practices today. Early spring seemed
By Kaija Pepper I have a folder on my desk for press releases and brochures about upcoming dance shows. For the first time in decades, it’s empty, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. So I’m watching more TV than usual, binging on Netflix crime dramas. Just as those predictably violent plots began to become wearisome, I