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A Third-Degree Slow Burn, at Whim W’Him

Michael van Baker — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:52:48 +0000

The light seems to drip down planes that are the front and back of Andrew Bartee, at the outset of L'Effleuré. Lighting designer Michael Mazzola catches Bartee from all angles throughout the course of Annabelle Lopez Ochoa's dance piece, whether "elastic technician" Bartee is soaring in a leap or sinking to his haunches in a grand plié, pulsing slightly to a rhythm like breathing or heartbeat.

Whim W’Him’s Back with Flowers & Shadows for a Weekend Run

Michael van Baker — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:49:52 +0000

"I Don't Remember A Spark" features some newer faces for the company (Lara Seefeldt, Mia Monteabaro, Sergey Kheylik), and though it's often light-hearted, it includes an intense pas de deux between Tory Peil (who, to continue the floral theme, seems really to be blossoming in Wevers company) and Bartee.

Bold New Dances by Catherine Cabeen, Annabelle Ochoa & Olivier Wevers

Michael van Baker — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 23:57:03 +0000

This weekend only, Seattle dance fans can jeté between On the Boards and the (Intiman) Playhouse at Seattle Center, and see new works from three young rising-star choreographers: Catherine Cabeen & Company is presenting Fire! at OtB, and over on Mercer Street, Whim W'Him brings you Crave More, with works by Olivier Wevers and Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. Both short runs end Sunday, January 20.

Wevers / Spaeth / Byrd Dance Bill Closes a Sold-Out Run at Spectrum

Michael van Baker — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:47:54 +0000

Each piece spoke to common themes found in different contexts in each: relationship, power, identity, and intersubjectivity, if you want to get into a whole Merleau-Ponty line of investigation. [...] For the audience, it's a bit of a Rorschach -- which couple did you like? Who did you want to see stick together?

At Spectrum, Works from Wevers, Spaeth & Byrd

Michael van Baker — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:11:04 +0000

This weekend and next, Spectrum Dance Theater hosts in its Lake Washington studio fellow choreographers Olivier Wevers (founder of Whim W'Him) and Crispin Spaeth. The Fall Studio Series also includes a world premiere from Spectrum's Donald Byrd. Opening night is already sold out. The Stranger suggests you make time to see it. Actually, everyone does, including us.

PNB Principal Dancers Face a Fork in The Road

Philippa Kiraly — Thu, 24 May 2012 06:30:49 +0000

“It’s great partnering experience, particularly with Kaori. It’s wonderful to make your partner look like she’s flying. A good partnership allows you to be free and not worry about technique. And hearing live music enriches the experience.”