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Spectrum Dance

Summer Dance at the Center by ARC Dance Company runs from July 16 to 25. The showcase features new works by several guest artists including Ilana Goldman, Travis, Guerin, and Edwaard Liang.

Mastering a Lost Art

The University of Washington again brings Indian dance to Seattle. Following a performance featuring the Kathak tradition in October, now comes Shantala Shivalingappa, who will present the Kuchipudi tradition of classical Indian dance. Previously in...

Mastering a Lost Art

Survivors face language and cultural barriers

To the Beat of their Own Taiko Drum

Seattle has another opportunity to experience a Japanese performance. Following the October 19, 2009 performance of Kabuki at Benaroya Hall, Seattlites can soon experience “TAO: The Martial Art of Drumming.” Director Ikuo Fujitaka brings his...

To the Beat of their Own Taiko Drum

Reading to be featured at Represent!

The Art of Kabuki: Experiencing Ancient Japanese Theater

The Japanese Consulate-General wants Americans to see Japan in person. To that end, the Consulate-General works with the Japan Foundation to produce an annual series of events aimed at promoting understanding of Japanese culture. Most...

The Art of Kabuki: Experiencing Ancient Japanese Theater

The Japanese Consulate-General wants Americans to see Japan in person. To that end, the Consulate-General works with the Japan Foundation to produce an annual series of events aimed at promoting understanding of Japanese culture. Most...

Degenerate Art Ensemble Presents “Sonic Tales”

Halloween is a time for fairy-tale characters, and Degenerate Art Ensemble will be weaving several together in their new piece “Sonic Tales” at the Moore Theatre. Based upon an album of original songs, DAE artists...

An Indian Dance Sensation

West and East meet in Pandit Chitresh Das’s practice and performance of Kathak, one of the many forms of classical Indian dance. This blending presents opportunities, but also poses many challenges. “In the west, there tends...

Race and Reaction

Exploring race onstage can be complicated: That’s what Young Jean Lee found during the creation of her latest work, “The Shipment,” a play that explores African American stereotypes and experience. “I was really annoyed by...