Thought you might like to see the smile that the New York Times felt was worth a mention!
Thursday, November 27, 2008
'Pina Bausch' -esque smile
Thought you might like to see the smile that the New York Times felt was worth a mention!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
New York Times Review of 60x60
Thank you to those of you who came to support us at 60x60 Dance at the World Financial Center Winter Garden, New York on Friday. Despite my initial fear around presenting this piece, Alicia and I both enjoyed the experience, we received some great feedback from other choreographers, and met some lovely people.
Yesterday's New York Times had something to say about us too.
(or copy & paste this...)
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/18/arts/dance/18wint.html?_r=1
Yesterday's New York Times had something to say about us too.
(or copy & paste this...)
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/18/arts/dance/18wint.html?_r=1
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Next NYC performance
The next performance from the expandance family is coming up!
As part of 60x60
14th November 2008
World Financial Center Winter Garden stage
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm & 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free admission
We are part of an hour long performance which will be shown twice on the 14th November which brings together 60 composers and 60 choreographers.
"Short attention sp..."
will be danced by Alicia Walshe
and choreographed by Rachel Wynne
For more info see these:
http://www.worldfinancialcenter.com/ae/default_new.asp?id=24
http://www.voxnovus.com/60x60/60x60_Dance.htm
As part of 60x60
14th November 2008
World Financial Center Winter Garden stage
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm & 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free admission
We are part of an hour long performance which will be shown twice on the 14th November which brings together 60 composers and 60 choreographers.
"Short attention sp..."
will be danced by Alicia Walshe
and choreographed by Rachel Wynne
For more info see these:
http://www.worldfinancialcenter.com/ae/default_new.asp?id=24
http://www.voxnovus.com/60x60/60x60_Dance.htm
Monday, September 29, 2008
Photos from Greenspace
A few photos from the dress rehearsal of our as yet untitled piece performed at Greenspace Studios last week. Thanks to those of you who gave us such wonderful, and constructive feedback on the night. We both thouroughly enjoyed this one!
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Showing tomorrow in New York
expandance in New York!
We will be performing the beginnings of a new work this weekend and would love the support and feedback of our New York friends.
This piece is in some ways a continuation of themes touched on with Trio with Invisible Third, and looks at the difference in energies in Dublin and New York. We are using music from Coirn na hEireann, a tone from an ancient Irish horn made in the 1st Century BC.
Choreographed and performed by Rachel Wynne and Alicia Christofi-Walshe
As part of Greenspace's Fertile Ground Series
Sunday September 21st 7pm
Cost: $1O (free wine afterward)
Greenspace is located in Long Island City, Queens at 37-24 24th St, a short walk from the R and 7 trains. Check out www.greenspacestudio.org for directions.
We will be performing the beginnings of a new work this weekend and would love the support and feedback of our New York friends.
This piece is in some ways a continuation of themes touched on with Trio with Invisible Third, and looks at the difference in energies in Dublin and New York. We are using music from Coirn na hEireann, a tone from an ancient Irish horn made in the 1st Century BC.
Choreographed and performed by Rachel Wynne and Alicia Christofi-Walshe
As part of Greenspace's Fertile Ground Series
Sunday September 21st 7pm
Cost: $1O (free wine afterward)
Greenspace is located in Long Island City, Queens at 37-24 24th St, a short walk from the R and 7 trains. Check out www.greenspacestudio.org for directions.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Magic Moment - a big Thank You!
An expandance Magic Moment
as part of Dublin Fringe Festival 2008
Thank you to all of you who participated so enthusiastically in our Magic Moment outside La Clique on the 8th September. We created 60 seconds of pure FUN, dancing to Rock Lobster by the b52s, and then returning instantly to our drinks and chat once the minute was up, as if nothing had happened.
Thanks, from Rachel and Laurie, to you all...
Monika Bieniek, Caroline Smith, Johanna Harmala, Tuna Yoney, Briege Byrne, Tom Moore, Tracey O'Brien, Petra Hjortsberg, Carina Fitzpatrick, Aifric Casey, Alan Burns, Natasha Czopor, Tracy Hanna, Kirsty Boniface for your spontaneous help, and Declan Mulligan for filming...
Alas, our Magic Moment is destined to be forever just that - a moment. Our tape was recorded over accidentally this week. We apologise that you won't see this one - but don't worry, we'll do more in the future :)
as part of Dublin Fringe Festival 2008
Thank you to all of you who participated so enthusiastically in our Magic Moment outside La Clique on the 8th September. We created 60 seconds of pure FUN, dancing to Rock Lobster by the b52s, and then returning instantly to our drinks and chat once the minute was up, as if nothing had happened.
Thanks, from Rachel and Laurie, to you all...
Monika Bieniek, Caroline Smith, Johanna Harmala, Tuna Yoney, Briege Byrne, Tom Moore, Tracey O'Brien, Petra Hjortsberg, Carina Fitzpatrick, Aifric Casey, Alan Burns, Natasha Czopor, Tracy Hanna, Kirsty Boniface for your spontaneous help, and Declan Mulligan for filming...
Alas, our Magic Moment is destined to be forever just that - a moment. Our tape was recorded over accidentally this week. We apologise that you won't see this one - but don't worry, we'll do more in the future :)
Friday, September 12, 2008
Friday, August 29, 2008
Trio with Invisible Third - Thank you!
Thank you to all of you who came to see us perform at Project Brand New. Thank you also for your written feedback - here is just some of what you wrote...
"Loved your piece. Found it very emotional and I don't really know why. Particularly powerful when you stopped and watched your invisible third."
"I don't usually get dance pieces...Actually, I have never understood a dance piece before in my life. But I really connected with the emotion in your piece and it was the first piece of dance I ever saw that I could coherently follow. I loved it. Do more. And let me know when you do."
"What can I say girls...listen to these words and listen good...I have never been so moved by a performance in my whole life, it is the first time EVER I have felt real light, energy, spirit and vulnerability fill a theatre! PROFOUND!"
"Wonderful! Such joy in your movement. I felt the magic of having someone in New York dance for us, with you!"
Pictures from the performance will be up soon...
"Loved your piece. Found it very emotional and I don't really know why. Particularly powerful when you stopped and watched your invisible third."
"I don't usually get dance pieces...Actually, I have never understood a dance piece before in my life. But I really connected with the emotion in your piece and it was the first piece of dance I ever saw that I could coherently follow. I loved it. Do more. And let me know when you do."
"What can I say girls...listen to these words and listen good...I have never been so moved by a performance in my whole life, it is the first time EVER I have felt real light, energy, spirit and vulnerability fill a theatre! PROFOUND!"
"Wonderful! Such joy in your movement. I felt the magic of having someone in New York dance for us, with you!"
Pictures from the performance will be up soon...
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Upcoming Performances - July 08
Dublin
Rachel & Laurie are currently creating a new piece for Project Brand New 2.
'Trio with Invisible Third' comments upon the remarkably tangible synergy we've developed as dancers and as friends, and explores whether this can translate when physically we're thousands of miles apart. Rachel and Laurie dance simultaneously with Alicia; two dancers in Dublin and one in New York City.
Thanks to Dance Ireland and The Lab for supporting this work!
Saturday 26th July 2008 @ 8pm
Project Arts Centre, 39 East Sussex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Info / Booking: (+353 1) 881 9613/14
Tickets just a fiver
New York
Alicia presents an excerpt of 'This is What She Sees...', originally performed in Dublin in March 2008 as a duet, reworked for Dance New Amsterdam's "Works In Progress" series as a solo.
Saturday 12th July 2008 @ 5.30pm
Dance New Amsterdam, 280 Broadway, (Entrance on Chambers), New York
Info (+ 1) 212 625 8369
Suggested donation 10 dollars
www.dnadance.org
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