It’s opening night for Matter Dance Company’s Keep Moving and the theatre is packed. A buzz is in the air in the intimate Den Theatre space. Seventeen pieces are listed on the program. Here are a few of the best:
Section 24, Row 16, Seats 1 – 8
Choreography: Gail Adduci Gogliotti and Carisa Barreca
Music: Rick Benjamin and the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra
In this piece, the dancers are all seated as if ready to watch a movie. They are all colorfully dressed. They don’t sit still for long as they dance around reacting to the film in a very goofy style that matches the music.
Operation W.O.L.L.I.P
Choreographer : Carisa Barreca
Music: Tchaikovsky
All the dancers are dressed in pajamas and holding pillows. It begins with them dancing around smoothly and tossing the pillows around. But then, it turns into a full-on pillow fight. Feathers go flying everywhere! It’s such a fun piece! Afterwards is a much needed intermission to give them time to clean up all the feathers.
Hideaway
Choreography: Gail Adduci Gogliotti and Carisa Barreca
This very seductive piece features the music of Ella Fitzgerald. It’s a very hot and sensual dance and it is performed with great talent.
Honeybody
Choreography: Michelle Pinsky
The costumes for this piece are so fun and colorful. This perfectly matches the dancing and the playful nature of the song. As a fun aside, Kishi Bashi just played at Thalia Hall on April 5th. See our review of the opener here.
See the full program here.
Cost of a ticket: $26
PlaylistHQ Economic Rating: Exceptional Value –
Rating Scale: Exceptional Value > Worth It > Half Price > Go for Free > Don’t Bother
Be sure to catch them next at the First Friday Summer Series starting May 6th at the North Center Town Square!
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