I am lucky enough to be enrolled in Kathleen Hermesdorf’s gut motives modern technique class accompanied by Albert Mathias. I say this because I have never taken a dance class…
carolinebarnaAugust 7, 2013
Tuesday brought multiple encounters with Bridgman|Packer Dance both on the stage of Schaeffer Theater and with their students in the dining hall. This company comprised of Art Bridgman and Myrna…
carolinebarnaAugust 2, 2013
Before I even arrived here, there was one thing that came up in every conversation about BDF. The food. Everyone gushed to me how good the food is at the…
carolinebarnaJuly 30, 2013
Stephan Koplowitz led a Show & Tell last night to discuss his prolific career creating site-specific works. Over the past 30 years he has created over 50 site-specific works and…
carolinebarnaJuly 29, 2013
Yesterday the festival came together in Alumni gym for a contact jam. For about an hour and 15 minutes the space was open to connect, reconnect and get to know…
carolinebarnaJuly 26, 2013
Last night Bebe Miller Company took to the stage for a Show & Tell centered on their newest work, A HISTORY. Bates Dance Festival has its own long history with…
carolinebarnaJuly 24, 2013
It has been quite a hectic weekend as 175 dancers along with faculty, guest artists and musicians have arrived to participate in the Professional Training Program. Our staff and interns…
carolinebarnaJuly 22, 2013
