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Street Styles Ignite Stage in 'The Center Will Not Hold'
19 Apr
Summary
- Michelle Dorrance fuses tap with street and club dance forms.
- Lil Buck's jookin' and Caleb Jackson's footwork impress.
- The show highlights dance evolution and a compelling cast.
Michelle Dorrance's latest production, "The Center Will Not Hold," presented at Sadler's Wells, transcends the boundaries of traditional tap dance. It masterfully integrates diverse forms including waacking, jookin', footwork, and jit, drawing heavily from Black street and club culture.
The show features a remarkable ensemble, notably Memphis jookin' pioneer Lil Buck, known for his gravity-defying movements, and the dynamic Caleb Lawrence Jackson, who excels in tap and Chicago footwork. Tomoe "Beasty" Carr also captivates with hip-hop and house influences.
With live percussion by John Angeles, the performance offers a deliberately low-key aesthetic. Technical brilliance is showcased through solos and duos, with an emphasis on nuanced rhythms and a subtle approach to sound, celebrating the evolution of dance styles and its performers.
