Best Dance Company: Garth Fagan Dance
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Garth Fagan Dance
50 Chestnut St. | 585-454-3260
garthfagandance.org
Dance companies were hit particularly hard by the pandemic. Garth Fagan Dance was no exception, struggling to stay on its feet after having to suspend for a year celebrating Fagan’s 50 years of heading his world-renowned dance company, known for captivating audiences with dazzling choreography. There’s some giving back to the community. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Garth Fagan Dance offers free dance lessons, starting at noon, at its studio.
Finalists: PUSH Physical Theatre | Rochester City Ballet | Tournesol Dance
pushtheatre.org
biodance.org
Among the most-active forces on Rochester’s powerful dance scene over the last year was PUSH Physical Theater with its show “Generic Male: Just What We Need, Another Show About Men.” It was a big hit at the Rochester Fringe Festival, with its blend of physical comedy and powerful emotional content. “Generic Male” earned PUSH a 14-show run at New York City’s SoHo Playhouse. Another company, BIODANCE, was also quite busy, with shows at Fringe, a mixed-repertory program at the Multi-use Community Cultural Center, two different events celebrating the Eastman School of Music centennial, an outdoor show called “Wander and Wonder,” as well as shows throughout the year for seniors. Give these dance companies a chance and prepare to be blown away. — JEFF SPEVAK
50 Chestnut St. | 585-454-3260
garthfagandance.org
Dance companies were hit particularly hard by the pandemic. Garth Fagan Dance was no exception, struggling to stay on its feet after having to suspend for a year celebrating Fagan’s 50 years of heading his world-renowned dance company, known for captivating audiences with dazzling choreography. There’s some giving back to the community. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Garth Fagan Dance offers free dance lessons, starting at noon, at its studio.
Finalists: PUSH Physical Theatre | Rochester City Ballet | Tournesol Dance
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PUSH Physical Theatre and BIODANCEpushtheatre.org
biodance.org
Among the most-active forces on Rochester’s powerful dance scene over the last year was PUSH Physical Theater with its show “Generic Male: Just What We Need, Another Show About Men.” It was a big hit at the Rochester Fringe Festival, with its blend of physical comedy and powerful emotional content. “Generic Male” earned PUSH a 14-show run at New York City’s SoHo Playhouse. Another company, BIODANCE, was also quite busy, with shows at Fringe, a mixed-repertory program at the Multi-use Community Cultural Center, two different events celebrating the Eastman School of Music centennial, an outdoor show called “Wander and Wonder,” as well as shows throughout the year for seniors. Give these dance companies a chance and prepare to be blown away. — JEFF SPEVAK
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