Ugh. I’m exhausted. I’ve spent the last three and a half days shuttling from one performance to the next. The way the conference is structured, groups from around the country are presented in a “showcase” format: you go to the Joyce Theatre, for example, sit your happy ass down, and watch as dance companies get 20 minutes to show off their best work. Like it? Book ’em. Hate it? Only 19 minutes ’till the next act. Kinda fun, no?
Accordingly, I’ve seen some really amazing work, and some that really sucked (which I won’t link because I’m sure they’re all very nice people). Best of all, one of my favorites is coming to New Orleans this spring.
Q. What’s worse than a queen doing a Judy Garland impersonation?
A: A queen doing a Bette Davis impersonation.
Q: And what’s worse than a queen doing a Bette Davis impersonation?
A: A queen gushing about modern dance. Puh-leeze, Mary….
Oh, Jonno says “hi.” He’s too exhausted to write at the moment. Later, perhaps, when we get back to the Big Easy.
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