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Dance dance revolution

On Friday: one last visit to the Downtown Dance Festival.

New York City-based Spinnin Ronin Dance Company was the final troupe to perform at this year’s festival. Their segment was described as “Martial Arts Dance Theatre.” Director/choreographer Tsuyoshi Kaseda conceptualized a fantastical story (narrated in voiceover) around which he arranged choreography, fusing elements of modern dance, acrobatics, martial arts and traditional dances of China and Japan.

A princess! Ninjas! Not your typical financial district scene. I spotted more than one double-take from the suits passing through the plaza this afternoon.

In 2002, Spinnin Ronin put on a self produced show at La MaMa Annex. They’ve also been seen at Joe’s Pub and at the Joyce Soho where they garnered fine reviews for their unique vision and eclectic style.

The group reprised their performance the following Sunday on the Lawn at Battery Park.

There are 3 Comments ... Dance dance revolution

Qsoz
September 2, 2007

Too bad I didn’t get to see more dancing.

H20Buffalo
September 4, 2007

Vip, Qsoz, check out a new photo from galt

http://www.jeffg.us/eyechart/

vipnyc
September 5, 2007

Thanks! I remember that scene…
Good to have him back posting photos.

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