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on April 18
Sidra Bell Dance New York
Posted project update #10Many, many Thanks! DUEL was a smash!
Hello!
Thanks to your generous support DUEL (2weeks, 2works) was a smash with the company performing 8 shows over the course of two weeks to generous houses and wonderful reviews of both premieres- STELLA & ReVUE. We also provided a livestream feed to our global audiences produced by PopovMedia. We hope that we will continue to have your support as we move into 2012-2013. The company is launching many great initiatives and partnerships across the globe and we need you now more than ever. Keep in touch with us to see how you can stay involved in the coming years. Read on for what the critics said as well as some imagery (Photography by resident photographer Jubal Battisti) from the performances of DUEL.
Many, many thanks,
Sidra Bell
"In STELLA, fantasy morphs into the grotesque...The androgynous dancers spew a highly kinetic and gestural language, with their capable bodies and overtly cirque-like prowess...The jaw-dropping solos and duets reminiscent of the famous 'walks' at a vogue ball, stunning ballet technique, the ecstasy of all-night clubbing felt through the 4th wall, and the dread of the end to the show came together in a seemingly unreal and jam-packed hour of dance."- DIY Dancer
"It's as if Sidra Bell is a grandchild of Pina Bausch, such is the evidence of German Expressionistic Tanztheater in the structure and composition of the dance, the elements of fears, human conflicts and its intended reference to reality."- Dancestuff NYC
"Ms. Bell has a lot working in her favor: powerful, daredevil dancers and an almost garish imagination capable of dreaming up surreal scenarios. A slick intensity dominates her onstage worlds..."- New York Times
"ReVUE is ultimately about the outsider and society's perception of those who are 'different'. Bell explores pain and isolation...ReVUE is not for the easily offended or for those who hold tight to cultural norms. It is a work meant for lovers of oddity and avant-garde, and for those who see bits of themselves in the yearning eyes of the pariah."- Uptempo Magazine
"In ReVUE, Bell uses costume and make-up to enhance her work. It works hand in hand with the movement and creates a startling visualization, a hybrid of burlesque and vaudeville updated for the 21st Century and Youtube."- Dancestuff NYC
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on March 8
Sidra Bell Dance New York
Posted project update #9Sneak Peek! STELLA & ReVUE
Post CommentTickets are on sale now! Thank you again for your support. We hope you will join us!
In the meantime here is another sneak peak of ReVUE (Program B)! -
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DUEL: (public vs private) by Sidra Bell Dance New York
DUEL: (public vs private) 2 weeks, 2 works with Sidra Bell Dance New York 2012 NYC Season @ Baruch Performing Arts Center
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100% funded $10,020 pledged
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on March 1
Sidra Bell Dance New York
Posted project update #8We did it! Thanks to you!
Post CommentThanks to our 103 backers and friends- YOU- we made and surpassed our goal of $10,000. We can't thank you enough for your continual belief and support. It has meant so much over the past 10 years and will mean so much as we go into full production for the New York City Season over the next few weeks.
Many, many thanks from my collaborators and I. We hope that you will also consider joining us for the performances. DUEL (2 weeks, 2 works)-March 22-April 1. We are presenting two exciting and different works. Our evocative world premiere STELLA (March 22-March 25) and the critically acclaimed NYC premiere of ReVUE (March 29-April 1). Don't miss it!
If you are far away- stay tuned for exciting news about how you can engage with the performances from a distance!
With love and gratitude,
Sidra
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on February 27
Sidra Bell Dance New York
Posted project update #7Sneak Peek #4! STELLA (Program A of DUEL)
Post Comment4 more days! We are so close thanks to YOU our 81 backers! We need 105 more of our fans and supporters to donate $10 to help us reach the $10,000 goal by March 2. Please spread the word and repost. We hope to see you at our season March 22-April 1 for both programs. STELLA (world premiere) and the critically acclaimed ReVUE.
Tickets on sale now at http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/bpac/calendar/event.php?id=765. Don't miss it!
In the meantime here is a sneak peek of our newest work STELLA (photo by resident photographer Jubal Battisti) which is already receiving considerable buzz in the blogosphere and from audiences at private showings.
Thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
Sidra Bell & The Company
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on February 27
Sidra Bell Dance New York
Posted project update #7Sneak Peek #4! STELLA (Program A of DUEL)
Post Comment4 more days! We are so close thanks to YOU our 81 backers! We need 105 more of our fans and supporters to donate $10 to help us reach the $10,000 goal by March 2. Please spread the word and repost. We hope to see you at our season March 22-April 1 for both programs. STELLA (world premiere) and the critically acclaimed ReVUE.
Tickets on sale now at http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/bpac/calendar/event.php?id=765. Don't miss it!
In the meantime here is a sneak peek of our newest work STELLA (photo by resident photographer Jubal Battisti) which is already receiving considerable buzz in the blogosphere and from audiences at private showings.
Thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
Sidra Bell & The Company
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on February 20
Sidra Bell Dance New York
Posted project update #6First Look! New Posters for Sidra Bell's DUEL!
Post CommentThank you to all of you, our patrons and friends, for bringing us very close to our goal! We have $2814 to go and 10 days left to hit the $10,000 mark! Spread the word to anyone that is interested in participating in the arts! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sidrabelldance/duel-public-vs-private. Below see the images for our two programs that will be distributed through NYC, around the United States, and internationally. And of course we hope to see you at one or both of the programs from March 22-April 1! Tickets are on sale NOW at: http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/bpac/calendar/event.php?id=765. Thank you for your support!
With Gratitude,
Sidra
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on February 20
Sidra Bell Dance New York
Posted project update #6First look! Our posters for DUEL!
Post CommentThank you to all of you, our patrons and friends, for bringing us very close to our goal! We have $2814 to go and 10 days left to hit the $10,000 mark! Spread the word to anyone that is interested in participating in the arts! Below see the images for our two programs that will be distributed through NYC, around the United States, and internationally. And of course we hope to see you at one or both of the programs from March 22-April 1! Tickets are on sale NOW at: http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/bpac/calendar/event.php?id=765. Thank you for your support!
With Gratitude,
Sidra
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on February 20
Sidra Bell Dance New York
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on February 14
Sidra Bell Dance New York
Posted project update #5Sneak Peek #3! ReVUE (Program B of DUEL)
Post CommentThanks to your support we were are very close to breaking the 2K mark in our campaign for our season. Tickets on sale at Baruch PAC- We hope you will join us. We just had two wonderful showings of the work in progress STELLA (Program A) at New York Live Arts which has given us 100 hours of residency space this year in support of new work. Spread the word about our project, performances and fun patron rewards! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sidrabelldance/duel-public-vs-private. Here is another sneak peek of our two week season from Program B ReVUE! Photo by SBDNY resident photographer Jubal Battisti.
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Sidra Bell Dance New York
New York, NY
Sidra Bell Dance New York (SBDNY Inc.) is a New York City contemporary dance company presenting innovative, provocative, and kinetic dance theater works. Bell is an sought after voice in contemporary dance with a strong female vision creating work... view more
Oh my god.... time passed me by and I just realized I missed all this amazingness. Congratulations on these awesome reviews. The photos are spectacular!