White Bird News

There's a lot in the news about companies we've brought or about to bring. The latest is Martha Graham. They're at The Joyce Theater in NYC this week, and the NY Times just had an interesting interview with Artistic Director Janet Eilber. The Joyce program is similar to the one we're getting next November 9.  (It won't include "American Document" however).

 Click here to read the article.

Also read the two great reviews in The Washington Post and Dance Magazine.

We are excited to present the company on November 9, which includes a new "Lamentation Variation" by Portland's own Josie Moseley! Click here to go to our performance page.

Hofesh Shechter's new work "Political Mother" just premiered in Brighton, England and got wonderful reviews. 

Click here to read the Telegraph's rave, which calls Shechter's first full-evening work "stunning."

Two of our choreographers--and Mikhail Baryshnikov--from this past season just made the news.

Hofesh Schechter has created a new work called "Political Mother," that premieres May 20 in Brighton, England. This is his first full-evening work, and it should be amazing.

Read the Guardian story by clicking here.

Alistair Macaulay in the NY Times just reviewed Wayne McGregor's first work for New York City Ballet, called "Outlier."  Click here to read his review.

And Mikhail Baryshnikov will be performing the two solos that he performed for us last October at his own Baryshnikov Arts Center this coming week-- the first time they are being performed in New York City!
You'll have to scroll down the article but click here to read about it.

White Bird, based in Portland, Oregon, is thrilled to announce its 2010-2011 season, which includes performances by legendary dance companies Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Martha Graham Dance Company.  Entering its 13th season, White Bird will present companies from Brazil, South Korea, Israel, Canada and the US. A special highlight is a focus on American Women Choreographers Past, Present & Future.

Inspired by the success of White Bird Uncaged over the last two seasons, White Bird will continue the Uncaged name upon the return next fall to the newly refurbished Lincoln Hall, Portland State University, signaling White Bird’s commitment to present cutting edge, outside-the-box choreography from around the world.  The final Uncaged event of the season, however, will take place in an alternative venue still to be determined.

White Bird Exclusive Events @ 7:30pm
Special Note: Only White Bird renewing and new subscribers can now order tickets to these Exclusive Events before they go on sale to the public on August 20, 2010 and November 19, 2010, respectively.

The new Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has just been named, and it's Robert Battle. We have this amazing company next season, March 15/16 and he will be working side-by-side with Judith Jamison until she retires and becomes the Artistic Director Emerita in June 2011. 

Read the NY Times articles today about this very important transition.  Click here.

Who: Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet
Presented by: White Bird
When: Wednesday May 5, 2010 at 7:30pm
Where: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, Portland
“White Bird Words” Pre-Show Talk:  Barry Johnson, Arts Writer, 6:45 -7:05 pm Schnitzer Lower Lobby, free to all ticket-holders
Sponsor: The Oregonian
Tickets: $20-$50.  PCPA Box Office and Ticketmaster outlets, 1-800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.  
Visit www.whitebird.org for the latest information.

“Dancing that pulls the viewers right out of their seats.”
The New York Times

“Fierce, athletic, and compulsively sensual.”
 The Village Voice

Both Kelly Clarke of Willamette Week and Catherine Thomas of The Oregonian wrote wonderful reviews of U-Theatre that capture the remarkable experience of watching Taiwanese masters of drumming and tai chi movement!

Click here to read the Willamette Week review.

You can also enjoy  the fantastic photos that White Bird's crack photographer Chris Roesing took of the opening night performance that accompany Kelly's review.

And click here to read The Oregonian review. 

Read today's great piece on us in the A&E. Marty Hughley talks about the diversity of dance that we bring to Portland, exemplified by this coming week-- back to back shows of Complexions on Wednesday and U-Theatre from Taiwan on Thursday-Saturday.

 By the way the letter "U" runs through both of these shows!

At Complexions, the last piece "Rise" is set to the fantastic Irish band U2.

And U-Theatre of Taiwan follows-- the Chinese pronunciation of the letter "U" means "excellence" and also refers to a professional actor. 

Good seats are available for both. 

WHITE BIRD PRESENTS PORTLAND DEBUT OF
COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET FROM NEW YORK CITY,
FEATURING POWERFUL PERFORMANCE BY
DESMOND RICHARDSON AND DAZZLING CHOREOGRAPHY BY DWIGHT RHODEN.

WHITE BIRD WORDS WITH S. RENEE MITCHELL, WRITER & PERFORMER,
PRECEDES SHOW AT 6:45PM IN SCHNITZER LOWER LOBBY

Who: Complexions Contemporary Ballet
Presented by: White Bird
When: Wednesday April 7, 2010 at 7:30pm
Where: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, Portland
“White Bird Words” Pre-Show Talk:  S. Renee Mitchell, Writer, Performer & Community Leader, 6:45 -7:05 pm Schnitzer Lower Lobby, free to all ticket-holders
Sponsor: The Oregonian
Tickets: $20-$50.  Order through Ticketmaster outlets, 1-800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.  
Visit www.whitebird.org for the latest information.