Meet Alison Cook-Beatty

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Alison Cook-Beatty a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation


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Alison Cook Beatty Dance: Manifestations of Excellence

I’ve been attending performances by Alison Cook Beatty Company (“ACBC”) for roughly seven years. During that time, I’ve seen everything from a Covid-inspired baseball dance in…


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AUDIENCE REVIEW: Alison Cook Beatty Dance at Theater for the New City

On April 10th, 2026, I had the pleasure of attending Alison Cook Beatty Dance’s performance at the Theater for the New City, in Manhattan’s East Village. The evening comprised of…


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DAY IN THE LIFE OF DANCE: Alison Cook Beatty Dance Prepares for Two Evenings of Modern Dance

Spring with Alison Cook Beatty Dance On Tuesday, March 5, 2026, I attended a rehearsal of Alison Cook Beatty Dance (ACB Dance) at the famed Dance Theatre of Harlem studios in New…


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7th annual Artists in Motion Series: A Healing Night

There is a unique delight in seeing a dance performance with little to no context, allowing the work to reveal itself without the burden of expectations. Even though I couldn’t…


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Artists in Motion: Eclectic Lyricism

This program proved to be one of the best I’ve seen in terms of execution by the dancers and accessibility to any audience. There were many excerpts from larger dances, which I…


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Embracing Hope Through Dance: ECHOES OF WAR by Alison Cook Beatty Dance

As we prepare to present our latest works in TAKE ROOT 2024, I’m particularly honored to share one piece close to my heart: ECHOES OF WAR. The inspiration for this work arose…


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DART Diary: Sculpture in the Park

DART Diary continues its look into summer art events in unusual places—this week with an enticing feast for all the senses at Riverside Park North. Join artists Marco Palli and…


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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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