Sean Mahoney of the Paul Taylor Dance Company will appear as a guest artist when Lydia Johnson Dance present their annual season at Ailey Citigroup Theater June 17th thru 19th. Ticket information here.
I dropped in at Lydia's rehearsal on Friday May 13th where the choreographer was working on a duet for Sean and Jessica Sand, a dancer with Lydia's troupe for whom I have a special admiration. The duet is part of a new work which Lydia is preparing for the Ailey season. It was exciting to watch Sean, who I have often admired in his Taylor performances, working at close range. He and Jessica have a natural affinity and as they worked on Lydia's choreography it became obvious that we are in for a treat when the piece premieres.
Too bad Kokyat wasn't with me to capture better images than I'm able to obtain from my little camera. Hopefully Kokyat and I can get to another studio rehearsal prior to the performances.
Philip ..you did capture the spirit and sense of connection we are trying for in this pas..always love to have you with us..thanks so much!
Lydia
Posted by: Lydia Johnson | May 14, 2011 at 08:13 PM