What I love (and hate) about Miami’s performing arts scene is that there are so many fantastic events going on at the same time. Since tele-porting doesn’t exist yet, one must plan accordingly to maximize impact. This weekend, like most, offers a plethora of on-going events worthy of consideration. Deaf Poets. Those up for a […]
Article · June 6, 2013 by Neil de la Flor
Of what use is it to explore the relationship between touch, sound and movement when that exploration may divide into incongruous factions? This is a question that Slovakian composer, performer, multimedia artist and Inkub8 artist-in-residence Juraj Kojs’ experimental work, “Touch Me Hear,” sought to answer during his two-night performance at Inkub8. “Touch Me Hear” by […]
Article · June 3, 2013 by Neil de la Flor
Out in the Tropics, presented by FUNDarte, is South Florida’s annual (and first) gender-bending contemporary performing arts festival. The festival brings contemporary GLBTQ artists, whose work reflects the creative depth and diversity within the GLBTQ community, to Miami for a weeklong festival of performances and art events from June 13-16. The 2013 festival will feature […]
Article · May 30, 2013 by Neil de la Flor
Next Friday, May 31, Dance Now! will host its first annual Gala Fundraiser honoring City of Miami Beach Mayor Matti H. Bower. The proceeds raised from the gala will go towards Dance Now!’s Summer Intensive Program, which offers scholarships for qualified dancers and, most importantly, provides training that fosters the growth of Miami’s dance community. […]
Article · May 23, 2013 by Neil de la Flor
Longevity in the arts, like any field, requires constant learning. Performance labs provide this space. It’s where artists can experiment, research and refine their skills. In these labs, sometimes new ideas emerge and old ideas are fleshed out. It’s where artists—dancers, choreographers, directors, composers—innovate and hone their craft. MDC Live Arts, with the support of […]
Article · May 20, 2013 by Neil de la Flor
Rudi Goblen’s engaging one-man show, PET, examined the costs and consequences of that four-letter word we call love. Staged in a support-group-like setting, PET’s mission statement was conceived “with the purpose of sharing, listening, learning from and being supportive of each other—while teaching preventetive tactics to protect your heart, love yourself, love again and free […]
Article · May 16, 2013 by Neil de la Flor
I arrived at the Miami Theater Center about 20 minutes before the yellow buses arrived. I wanted a good seat for the 10 a.m. performance of “Inanna and the Huluppu Tree.” I entered the empty theater space, and it was cold. I decided to sit in the fifth row,left of center, aisle seat. I got […]
Article · May 13, 2013 by Neil de la Flor
Just because National Poetry Month and the O, Miami Poetry Festival are over, it doesn’t mean the world will come to an end—at least not yet. As of yesterday and through Sunday, June 2, The Wolfsonian-FIU presents “Page at a Time.” “Page at a Time” is a 15-year-long interdisciplinary arts program crated by The Wolfsonian-FIU […]
Article · May 10, 2013 by Neil de la Flor
The Miami Theater Center (MTC) is growing. Its ever-expanding reach and impact on the vitality of the performing arts for all ages in Miami-Dade spans theater, film, training and more. From their annual contemporary performance SandBox Series to being the new home for Mad Cat Theater Company, MTC has redefined itself as a vibrant center […]
Article · May 6, 2013 by Neil de la Flor
Written and performed by Rudi Goblen, “Pet” takes the audience by the heart and guides them through the chaotic and often confusing world of love where the end of love may lead to one’s own end—or group therapy. Rudi Goblen. This is where “Pet” takes off. “Pet” is theater set in a support group meeting […]
Article · May 2, 2013 by Neil de la Flor
I’m not a dancer, but I like to dance, and I think I can dance. Yesterday was International Dance Day, and this day was created for me. Well, not really. It was created to honor the birthday of French ballet master Jean-Georges Noverre, whom many consider the father of ballet d’action or modern ballet. Ballet […]
Article · April 30, 2013 by Neil de la Flor