So I just caught Program 3 of Fall for Dance and wow—this lineup was literally all over the place in the best way possible. We’re talking two classical pas de deux pieces, some postmodern rawness, and a fresh contemporary work that felt like it was created yesterday. At first glance, it sounds like a chaotic playlist, but somehow… it just clicked.
Let’s start with the pas de deux. There’s something timeless about watching two dancers move as one—the precision, the emotion, the sheer athleticism. But you know what made it hit different? Seeing it right before a gritty, experimental postmodern piece. It’s like the program was saying, “Here’s the foundation, and here’s how we’re breaking it.”
And speaking of breaking norms, the postmodern segment was a breath of fresh, unconventional air. No fairy tales, no grand narratives—just movement in its rawest form. It challenged the idea of what dance “should” be, and honestly? We need more of that.
Then came the contemporary piece—the “something of today.” It felt like a fusion of everything that came before it, blending technical rigor with emotional storytelling and a touch of rebellion. If the pas de deux was the past and the postmodern was the revolution, this was the future.
What made this program special wasn’t just the individual pieces—it was the conversation between them. It was a reminder that dance isn’t stuck in one era or style. It’s alive, it’s evolving, and nights like this prove it.
If you missed it, keep an eye out for mixed-genre programs like this. They’re not just performances; they’re statements. And I’m here for it.
