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Decolonizing the Canon: Blue13 Dance Company Review

Sophie Bress for Ampersand LA

Blue13 questions the lines that we use to divide dance into categories, the lines that denote what is diminishingly called a “fusion” or “cultural” dance form. The company breaks these arbitrary lines, showing us there is no need for them. Blue13 dancers, clad in vibrantly adorned costumes and ghungroos (bells worn on the ankles in traditional Indian dance forms), whirl across the stage, swaying their hips in time to the beat of the drum, pausing only to balance in perfect arabesques, topping off their poses with the intricate arm, wrist and hand positions that come from classical Indian dance. McDaniels’ choreography shows us how much can be gained by a deep understanding and exploration of multitudes of dance styles. 

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APAP Booking Dance Festival 2016 in NYC

Blue13 is proudly dancing in NYC at the Booking Dance Festival during ‪#‎APAP2016‬! See us at Jazz at Lincoln Center in the 4:30 block and the 8:30 block dancing excerpts from our touring piece, “Fire & Powder,” a contemporary Indian reboot of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ in a ‘West Side Story’ setting.  8 Minute showcases, the latter block followed by a VIP reception.  Presenters at APAP gratis.  Others may purchase tickets HERE.