Alice Kaderlan Dance Review: Dance Out of the Comfort Zone

Dave Beck
11/05/2009

Many of the dancers who work in the Puget Sound area are trained in an art form with roots in the 19th century. But audiences live in the 21st century. To keep dance alive and interesting, many companies in the region are expanding the boundaries of classical and other dance forms. But that can be risky. Seattle dance critic Alice Kaderlan is seeing many local dance companies take risks. And those companies make some missteps along the way. Alice spoke with KUOW's Dave Beck about upcoming performances showcasing choreographers who challenge and entertain.