Grupo Corpo evokes the lure of Brazil at Meany Hall
Superb performance and rich movement are the strengths of this 19-member company, which travels next to Portland on its U.S. tour.
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'American Idol' meets local dance: And the winner is...
A Portland choreographer takes a $10,000 prize at On the Board's A.W.A.R.D. Show, but the real prizes were sold-out houses and a chance to showcase regional talent.
Crosscut Tout: On The Boards A.W.A.R.D. Show engages audience in the awarding
Unlike events that offer the chance to boo or issue a Simon Cowell-style putdown, this weekend's event at On The Boards lets the audience help award a $10,000 prize to the local choreography group with the best performance.
Best of 2010: Trying to understand the acclaim for Mark Morris
Why is it that so many others are touched by this choreographer's work, when I continue to feel unmoved?
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'Hair' on tour: a treasure trove of music and an amped-up cast
It comes off a bit manic at times, but the Tony-winning Broadway revival is a raucous musical worth seeing. And it's here for only a week.