Author: Deborah Friedes Galili
In Defense of Responsible Dance Research: A Wartime Response
This response critically examines a video about Zionism, modern dance, Martha Graham, and Ohad Naharin that was circulated during the Israel-Hamas war. I respond to the inaccuracies and unsupported claims in the original lecture, and I call for evidence-based research and more nuanced discourse.
Dance at a Distance: Viewing Live Performance in the Context of COVID-19
Going to a performance used to feel as natural as breathing. Now, it’s a matter of breathing behind a mask.
Locating 2019 in Time and Space: Reflections on Ohad Naharin’s Latest Work
2019 presents a full-bodied embrace (and full-throated interrogation) of the current moment – and, further, it delineates a specific location.
Gazing Anew at Jugs, Curves and Maps
Guest writer Judith Brin Ingber casts her gaze on International Exposure 2013 and reflects on politics, womanhood, unusual set pieces, and more.
Mr. Gaga: Tomer Heymann Casts His Lens on Ohad Naharin
Mr. Gaga stands to make a substantial contribution to the historical record while offering an intimate and in-depth look at one of today’s most acclaimed choreographers.