Dances for a Small Stage

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Reviews: Dances for a Small Stage, Three Tall Women, The Four Horsemen Project, Hunter Gatherers

EIC November 8, 2014

Dances for a Small Stage 31 October 25, Ukranian Centre Collaborating with Music on Main, Dances for a Small Stage presented an evening that celebrated interdisciplinary work and the intersection of dance and music. Toronto’s Cecilia String Quartet opened the evening and remained onstage throughout, as maestro Billy Marchenski performed his emcee role, inspecting the musicians and moving around the stage with interest as they played. The first half of the show featured the music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky along with four dance pieces. Marchenski’s maestro was first, followed by Makaila Wallace performing Karissa Barry’s choreography. Almost as a fifth…

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Dances for a Small Stage collaborates with Music on Main

EIC October 13, 2014

The role of the emcee in Dances for a Small Stage is to facilitate transitions and provide a continuous storyline throughout the evening. "I'm the sorbet," laughed Billy Marchenski, comparing his role to that of a palate cleanser between dinner…

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