Julie Akerly

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Curtain Critic: Scorpius Dance Theatre’s ‘David and Lisa’ is a twisted but polished love story

For Valentine's Day, Scorpius Dance Theatre put their usual dark spin on the holiday by presenting "David and Lisa." The production follows the love story of two main characters and those of the bizarre corp.

Curtain Critic: ‘Underland: White Nightmare II’ a well-executed twist on ‘Alice in Wonderland’

The Halo Movement Collective's production of "Underland: White Nightmare II" proved to be a conceptual, rich and technical take on "Alice in Wonderland." A strong vision carried this show into flashy and twisted terrain.

Curtain Critic: ‘The Bad and the Beautiful’ displays a range of strengths and weaknesses

“The Bad and the Beautiful” was a fitting title for Center Dance Ensemble's season opener at the Herberger Theater Center this weekend. The work in the show ranged all the way from the organically beautiful work of guest choreographer Diane McNeal Hunt, to the archaically bad premieres of choreographer and artistic director Frances Smith Cohen.

Curtain Critic: ‘A Vampire Tale’ a refreshing mix of contemporary dance and storytelling

Lisa Starry’s “A Vampire Tale” excelled in dance performance but lacked in intimacy. Read what our reviewer thought of “the Nutcracker of Halloween.”

Curtain Critic: ‘Bound’ presents compelling movement, but lacks some sensitivity

"Bound," the debut production by the promising Prolifics Dance Company, featured an energetic and compelling group of dancers. However, the large amount of pieces within the show left some unnecessary dances and a few unfinished ideas.