Gen Hope: A Dancer’s Reflection

For many years, I have grappled with a sense that dance, my life’s work and utmost passion, exists within a sphere of privilege that is detached from the reality of the world. As…


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Life Moves: My journey through Echoes of War

The choreography was by Alison Cook-Beatty, created for her New York company, Alison Cook Beatty Dance, which I have been a member of since 2021.


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Alison Cook Beatty Dance: Their Cup Runneth Over

The impact on the heart and soul of a particular performance or program can, at rare times, be inspirational. So it was with Monday night’s twice-delayed 10th Anniversary…


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2023 SOLODUO FESTIVAL

Maddie Burnett and Madeline Kuhlke of the New York based Alison Cooke Beatty Dance Company, presented Song of Thunder, a luscious duet.


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DANCING THE STORY OF WAR

Human tragedy is a delicate topic. It is a story that needs to be told with raw honesty. The piece begins with the imagery of a chaotic train station full of people desperate to…


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Alison Cook Beatty Dance: Yea, though I walk …

Alison Cook Beatty Dance, a relatively young, small company that I have reviewed several times previously, was supposed to celebrate its 10th Anniversary with a special…


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Alison Cook Beatty Dance in ‘Artists in Motion Mini 2022’: The drama of music and movement

In Artists in Motion Mini 2022, New York City-based Alison Cook Beatty Dance showed a particular affinity for creating the drama of music and movement in harmony – and company…


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AUDIENCE REVIEW: Alison Cook Beatty Dance spreads hope

“Hope Ashore,” from New York-based contemporary company, Alison Cook Beatty Dance, explores the idea of connection, telling the story of two people on either coast.


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Alison Cook Beatty Dance and Guests: Artists in Motion Mini

With the pandemic now, hopefully, over, many dance companies are presenting work that was already in the planning stages, if not substantially completed, before it began. This was…


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Artists in Motion Mini 2022

Alison Cook Beatty Dance is thrilled to announce its 10th New York City Season, Artists In Motion Mini, this March 12th, 2022 at the KnJ Theater at Peridance Capezio Center with…


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