May 29, 2018
Caitlin Negron, who is set to retire after ten years of dancing with Dance Kaleidoscope, and Timothy June, whose tenure with Indiana’s premier contemporary dance company also spans a decade, have more than dance in common. They both have leading roles opposite each other, as... read more
April 19, 2018
The popular annual fundraising event that features a cavalcade of Indianapolis artists representing various performing arts organizations and benefits the Indiana Aids Fund, a program of the Health Foundation of Greater Indianapolis, is just days away. This year’s “Deborah J. Simon Spotlight” will take place... read more
April 13, 2018
I met Mayor Joe Hogsett in 2011 when he was considering a run against then-incumbent Mayor Greg Ballard, but opted to stay out of the race that would eventually result in the defeat of Democrat Melina Kennedy, deputy mayor under former Mayor Bart Peterson. A... read more
December 12, 2017
From Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve, my calendar is typically filled with shows that celebrate the holidays and this year is no exception. Last weekend, I was particularly busy attending three separate performing arts events, all of which offered a unique perspective of what Christmas... read more
October 9, 2017
In August I made it a point to attend an IndyFringe Theatre Festival performance of “Divos” that showcased the choreography of Dance Kaleidoscope company members. The show, and I said as much in a glowing review, was a highlight of the 2017 Fringe. One of the... read more
August 26, 2017
In terms of physical ability, a dancer’s life as a performer is relatively short, so it is not uncommon for many to make a transition to choreographing or teaching. If the pieces choreographed by Dance Kaleidoscope company members and presented in “DIVOS,” Friday, at Theatre... read more
April 12, 2017
I have been writing about Dance Kaleidoscope, Indiana’s premiere professional dance company, since its inception in 1972 . Consequently I have seen a great deal of its repertoire as well as that of the work of other choreographers and dancers the organization has presented over... read more
April 7, 2017
Former Indy resident Ricardo Melendez, who was a Dance Kaleidoscope company member from 1992-1999, has returned to Indianapolis his former artistic home to make his debut as a choreographer in “DK & Friends.” Presented by DK, the concert will be held tonight and Saturday at... read more
