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…

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…

DART Diary continues its look into summer art events in unusual places—this week with an enticing feast for all the senses at Riverside…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

I’ve been attending performances by Alison Cook Beatty Company (“ACBC”) for roughly seven years. During that time, I’ve seen everything…

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