“If you’ve never seen KEIGWIN + COMPANY before, I can’t help but feel life is passing you by, and here’s your chance to join the party.”
— James Wolcott,
Tag Archives: Lobero Theatre
Bliss
I walked into the quiet theatre yesterday on the second week of DANCEworks 2013, eager to see what Larry Keigwin was up to. To enter the theatre on an ordinary non performance day is to enter a sanctuary. A very different kind of ”space.” Somehow the spirits of past performances seem embedded within the walls of the Lobero theatre. Larry’s four male dancers arrived in Santa Barbara on Sunday. He had told me he was about to start a new work with his entire company, after completing a female trio last week. I was unprepared for the beautiful sight before me, of Larry and his wonderful dancers at work, deep in the process of creation. In less than … Continue reading
Open Call to Join the Dance
Keigwin + Company is currently touring Hawaii. In between-performances, they are resting up, for what they know will be an intense and demanding residency at DANCEworks in February. The residency will launch with an Open Call on Tuesday, February 12, 6-9 PM at the Lobero Theatre. We are inviting the public to join the company in making an irresistible new music video that is expected to go viral as soon as it hits youtube! The cast of professional dancers will be joined by dozens of Santa Barbara residents, young and old. The group will dance in front of stunning backdrops throughout picturesque Santa Barbara. See below: Handsome, charming and witty choreographer Larry Keigwin … Continue reading
C’mon Y’all!
I was a cheerleader all through jr. high and high school. Basketball and football fans admired my high split jumps, as did I. I did my best to entertain and rally the crowds at games, even though I probably understood about 25% of the action. I loved the excitement. If truth be told, I also enjoyed showing off. After hunting for an hour on the internet, I just uncovered this photo. It gave me quite a jolt to look back at the reality of my supposed “glamour.” My husband just quipped that we look like a bunch of cheerleading Catholic nuns ! Not far from the truth. Hey, Holyoke was a small New England Irish Catholic city in the … Continue reading
Moved to Tears
Tears of joy don’t come often in life. When they do arrive, they catch me by surprise. It’s a deep experience. Spiritual too. The ego is lost for a moment in the miraculousness of the present moment. So it was this morning, as I sat in the Lobero Theatre watching the Elkins dancers rehearse and create their new work, Mo(or)town Redux. Doug was as focused as a laser beam, asking the dancers to repeat various sections of the work, so that he could judge what was right or wrong. He sat intently watching in the audience as well, hopping back on stage to give quiet points and suggestions to the dancers. They would try again. In between long takes, the … Continue reading
You Know You Want It!
Tell the Truth. Have you ever danced secretly to super market music? Have you ever fantasized about working with a famous choreographer? Have you ever thought how much fun it could be to suddenly let loose and dance in public? Did you watch Bolero Santa Barbara last year and wish you had volunteered to participate in it ? NOW’S YOUR CHANCE in a LIFETIME to make those fantasies come true. No prior dance experience required! Everyone Welcome. DANCEWORKS 2011 is gathering momentum to produce a dance Flashmob in downtown Santa Barbara, to the music of Motown, with famous NYC choreographer Doug Elkins. Doug will be in residence in Santa Barbara from Feb. 22-until March 19. Come join in the fun! … Continue reading
New Yawk, Larry K and Spring!
New Yawk New Yawk it’s a wonder-full town! I’ve been humming to myself since arriving on the East Coast, just in time to welcome Spring and attend Larry Keigwin’s Opening Night at the Joyce Theatre. Grass, such as there is, is now green. Birds, such as there are, have found a reason to sing, and giddy pastel crocuses are blooming in the most unlikely places. The daffodils are waiting in the wings. Rather than looking determinedly grim, while rushing from place to place, the locals have acquired a leisurely air and are happy to mill about out of doors. There was a palpable buzz among the spiffy looking group of theatre-goers and Larry-lovers as we stood under the Joyce marquee in … Continue reading
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Tagged Brian Brooks, Joyce Theatre, Larry Keigwin, Lobero Theatre, NY Times
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Bolero SB Rehearsal Schedule
Following is a schedule of rehearsals for Bolero Santa Barbara. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL NOT NEED TO ATTEND EVERY REHEARSAL! The company can and will be flexible with your schedule. All rehearsals will take place on the Lobero stage, except for April 12 & 16 which will be held in the Courtyard behind the Lobero Theatre. Monday, March 29 5-8pm – Bolero EVERYONE – Open Call Tuesday, March 30 5-8pm – Bolero Group A Wednesday, March 31 5-8pm – Bolero Group B Thursday, April 1 5-8pm – Bolero Group A Friday, April 2 5-8pm – Bolero Group B Saturday, April 3 12- 3pm – Bolero EVERYONE Sunday, April 4 OFF Monday, April 5 5-8pm – Bolero Group B Tuesday, … Continue reading