of interest

This past week I went to see Streb: Kiss the Air performance at The Park Armory and listen to the artist talk with Elizabeth Streb afterwords. I liked the idea of Streb wondering how we occupy space and why does “dance” have to be with the soles of our feet. I was impressed by the athleticism and dedication of all the dancers. And it’s great this performance is accessible to the general public. But I didn’t enjoy the show as much as everyone else. It felt like a circus, a show just for the sake of a show to elicit applause from the audience.

I wondered if I missed something and read The New York Times review, which put it best:

Once you acclimate to the initial sight of the giant adrenaline-addict playground that confronts you when you enter the drill hall, there’s not much to see, and even less to think about.

(Top photo is my own, Bottom photo from The New York Times)