A choreographer's 15 minutes of must-see dance by Paula Citron

Crystal Pite’s Dark Matters challenges an audience to reflect on nothing less than the mysteries of humankind and the universe itself

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 5:00pm on February 29, 2012☆⚑

Stepping up to a new arts activism by Paula Citron

When two dancers bought a former soup kitchen, they never planned to be part of a massive urban revitalization project

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 5:00pm on February 14, 2012☆⚑

CanAsian Dance Fest showcases rising choreographers by Paula Citron

For Kick Start, six choreographers of Asian heritage were commissioned to create short works with the help of a mentor

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 11:30am on February 10, 2012☆⚑

Hughie: Director shows that O’Neill’s short play doesn’t require star-power by Paula Citron

David Ferry’s use of surtitles helps flesh out the clerk’s character, too

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 1:48pm on February 9, 2012☆⚑

Director shows that O’Neill’s short play doesn’t require star-power by Paula Citron

David Ferry’s use of surtitles helps flesh out the clerk’s character, too

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 1:48pm on February 9, 2012☆⚑

Alvin Ailey Dance: Defying shallow choreography - and gravity, too by Paula Citron

The pieces themselves were more showy than deep, but the dancers of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater prove themselves among the best on the planet

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 2:30pm on February 3, 2012☆⚑

Highlighting diversity of black dancers is the goal of Toronto event by Paula Citron

Thirty-four dance companies and schools from eight countries will be showcased at the annual conference and festival, hosted in Toronto for the second time

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 5:35pm on January 25, 2012☆⚑

Helix Dance: Earthly obstacles, heavenly moves by Paula Citron

The Helix Dance Project explores the knots that tie us down, and the ways we try to untangle them

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 5:00pm on January 6, 2012☆⚑

What’s on my dance card for 2012 by Paula Citron

From edgy Quebec choreographers to a moving ballet about domestic violence, the country’s dance card is full this year

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 5:28pm on January 4, 2012☆⚑

The Globe and Mail's 2012 dance preview by Paula Citron

From edgy Quebec choreographers to a moving ballet about domestic violence, the country’s dance card is full this year

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 5:28pm on January 4, 2012☆⚑

Flights of fancy and leaps of faith: Dance in 2011 by Paula Citron

Globe and Mail dance critic Paula Citron looks back on a year of overhead choreography, underwhelming legends and sexy takes on classic traditions

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 12:01am on December 29, 2011☆⚑

Still kicking at 120: the evolution of The Nutcracker by Paula Citron

Seven dance companies across Canada present their version of the holiday favourite

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 5:00pm on December 16, 2011☆⚑

In nouveau burlesque, they dare not bare it all by Paula Citron

When Les Coquettes take it off, it’s more about the big wink than the big reveal

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 5:46pm on December 12, 2011☆⚑

West next to East, in vibrant movement by Paula Citron

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SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 1:04pm on December 9, 2011☆⚑

Sergio Trujillo: From Jane/Finch to Broadway by Paula Citron

Sergio Trujillo, home in Toronto for the opening of Memphis here this week, is the first choreographer ever to have four shows running on Broadway at the same time. His secret? ‘I like …

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 5:00pm on December 7, 2011☆⚑

Danzón brings Bausch’s dance back to life after her death by Paula Citron

Company’s rendition offers a provoking parade of life’s foibles told with quiet mocking satire

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 4:12pm on November 27, 2011☆⚑

Keeping Ukrainian dance alive and well by Paula Citron

Edmonton-based Ukrainian Shumka Dancers offer exciting, breathtaking performances

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 4:11pm on November 27, 2011☆⚑

Romeo and Juliet dance for the king of speed and danger by Paula Citron

Superstar choreographer Alexei Ratmansky delivers both excitement and pathos in National Ballet’s new production of an old favourite

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 3:43pm on November 17, 2011☆⚑

Alexei Ratmansky frames Romeo and Juliet for the 21st century by Paula Citron

Even before its world premiere on Wednesday, Alexei Ratmansky’s new work for the National Ballet of Canada is sparking international buzz

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 6:00am on November 16, 2011☆⚑

Imprints is a harrowing trip down the rabbit hole by Paula Citron

In a play inspired by genetic coding and Alice in Wonderland, the main character gets to meet the ghosts of her ancestors

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 4:51pm on November 14, 2011☆⚑

Love Lies Bleeding should be around a long, long time by Paula Citron

Alberta Ballet wants to tour the world with its show about Elton John and the reworked version now playing in Toronto is a good start

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 4:57pm on November 9, 2011☆⚑

Four humours, two cities by Paula Citron

Simultaneously performed cross-border production falters in the execution

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 2:41pm on November 3, 2011☆⚑

Four humours, two cities, one over-ambitious choreographer by Paula Citron

Simultaneously performed cross-border production falters in the execution

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 2:41pm on November 3, 2011☆⚑

Orpheus and Eurydice is quintessential Chouinard by Paula Citron

Choreographer pushes buttons to the extreme, both physically and artistically

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 6:00pm on November 2, 2011☆⚑

2 Pianos 4 Hands is like a favourite song by Paula Citron

Something magical happened when Ted Dykstra and Richard Greenblatt collaborated on this show

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 4:52pm on October 31, 2011☆⚑