Crabb: Dancing their way into our hearts by Michael Crabb

Ten amazing dance performances that moved our critic, Michael Crabb, mightily in 2011.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:01pm on December 25, 2011☆⚑

Shedding new light on Celia Franca by Michael Crabb

A new biography of National Ballet founder Celia Franca sheds light on her bright early years and later disappointments

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:43am on December 13, 2011☆⚑

Ballet: Tchaikovsky soars in Nutcracker by Michael Crabb

After Mayor Rob Ford's cameo appearance, the ballet soared with delights for the whole family.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 9:29am on December 12, 2011☆⚑

Dancemakers: Red and Yellow is much more than a sunset by Michael Crabb

"We don't need a program note to watch a sunset," writes Nova Bhattacharya in a somewhat ironical program note for the Dancemakers season-opening show that features her newest choreography. …

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:37pm on December 8, 2011☆⚑

Three Nutcracker productions by Michael Crabb

From schools, to communities, to cities, there's a Nutcracker out there for all tastes. Here's a rundown on those in or near Toronto.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 6:38pm on December 8, 2011☆⚑

Sugar Plum dreams and the curse of Marie by Michael Crabb

Elena Lobsanova is about to break "The Curse of Marie."

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:01pm on December 1, 2011☆⚑

Getting a soulful Handel on Messiah by Michael Crabb

Ballet Creole's soul-fuelled dance version of Handel's Messiah brings holiday cheer

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 9:49am on November 30, 2011☆⚑

Creating a new Romeo and Juliet by Michael Crabb

Swords will be flashing and hearts enraptured on Wednesday night as the National Ballet of Canada launches its 60th anniversary season with a new production of the Prokofiev-scored tale of t…

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:01pm on November 10, 2011☆⚑

Creating a new Romeo and Juliet by Michael Crabb

Swords will be flashing and hearts enraptured on Wednesday night as the National Ballet of Canada launches its 60th anniversary season with a new production of the Prokofiev-scored tale of t…

SOURCE: tdcblog.topscms.com at 11:01pm on November 10, 2011☆⚑

A ballet fit for a rock icon by Michael Crabb

Love Lies Bleeding runs in Toronto until Nov. 12. This review captured Alberta Ballet's sparkling premiere in Calgary based on the life and career of Elton John.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 2:25pm on November 10, 2011☆⚑

Ballet tracks Elton John conquering his demons by Michael Crabb

Alberta Ballet's Love Lies Bleeding explores Elton John's battles with drugs and his sexuality.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:01am on November 4, 2011☆⚑

Review: A new and outrageous interpretation of Orpheus and Eurydice by Michael Crabb

Marie Chouinard's take on Orpheus and Eurydice is both unsettling and provocative, visceral and primal

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:39pm on November 1, 2011☆⚑

Taking Humours seriously by Michael Crabb

Multi-disciplinary artist Gerry Trentham presents a dance performance simulcast in Buffalo and Toronto illuminating our networked world

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 4:32pm on October 28, 2011☆⚑

Learning the art of living beyond the stage by Michael Crabb

Canada's Dancer Transition Resources Centre trains dancers to handle living and working after the prime performance years.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 2:34pm on October 24, 2011☆⚑

Edging toward enlightenment by Michael Crabb

Multimedia dance work Eight Ways from Mara points the path toward self-enlightenment.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:18pm on October 19, 2011☆⚑

The story of Rodin and Claudel: A tragic tale by Michael Crabb

Les Grands Ballets Canadiens: Rodin/Claudel

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 4:50pm on October 16, 2011☆⚑

Colour us stimulated by Michael Crabb

Dance, music and spoken word production is intriguing and thought-provoking.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 8:00pm on October 11, 2011☆⚑

Artist mined memories for newest dance piece by Michael Crabb

Marie-Josée Chartier's Stria was inspired by trips the Alberta's Badlands.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 1:47pm on October 11, 2011☆⚑

Dance highlights: This season's got legs by Michael Crabb

There's an amazing range of offerings at the Harbourfront and Sony Centres to suit every taste.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:24am on October 7, 2011☆⚑

A fresh take on Romeo and Juliet by Michael Crabb

National Ballet launches its 60th anniversary season with a lavish new production of the perennial favourite, choreographed by Alexei Ratmansky.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:22am on October 7, 2011☆⚑

Riveting pairings in mixed repertoire by Michael Crabb

Riveting pairings emerge in mixed repertoire of dance in Proartedanza at the Fleck Dance Theatre.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 10:42am on October 6, 2011☆⚑

Erotic love behind Fallen Rain by Michael Crabb

"I'm not interested in museum pieces, but I am interested in giving tradition contemporary currency."

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 9:38am on September 28, 2011☆⚑

Voyage between life and death by Michael Crabb

Michael Greyeyes new work, from thine eyes, explores the dark mysterious spaces between life and death at Enwave Theatre.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:12pm on September 20, 2011☆⚑

Machina Nuptialis: Whacky troupe portrays marriage as jolly romp by Michael Crabb

Sixty audience members are accommodated in seats lining the walls while the "machina" of the work's title takes pride of place in the room's centre.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 1:46am on September 14, 2011☆⚑

Theatre Rusticle: Peter and the Wolf by Michael Crabb

This free-riffing version of a children's classic offers an unabashedly adult approach

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:43am on September 7, 2011☆⚑