"NW Dance Project presented Carmen+ on October 24 and 25 at the Newmark Theatre in downtown Portland. The company, led by Artistic Director Sarah Slipper and Executive Director Scott Lewis, danced a world premiere, followed by the return of its 2017 hit Carmen. As Slipper and Lewis took to the stage to thank the audience and introduce the evening, an excited hush fell over the crowd."
"Don't Forget to Panic began with a strong solo performed by dancer Anthony Milian. Originally from Michigan, he joined NDP in 2022. On stage, Milian moved with conviction and grace, leading the charge with a present and committed interpretation of the movement. His gaze was crisp as he engaged in explosive movements at the head of the stage - a distinctly solid technical training allowing him to release into the dance."
"As additional dancers flooded the stage, Kalli Loudan was among those who joined the group. Originally from Texas, Loudan is in her first season with NDP and has already managed to impress with her originality and impeccable form. While the extension, balance, and other technical elements of her movement quality are all beautiful, it is her dedication to the dance and her full emotional immersion in her role that captivate the audience to join her on the journey."
NW Dance Project presented a mixed program at the Newmark Theatre featuring a world premiere and a revival of the company's 2017 Carmen. Caroline Finn's Don't Forget to Panic opened the evening with music by Andrew Hewitt, The Souljazz Orchestra, Jes Kurzel, Cristobal Tapia de Veer, and Jung Jaeil, lighting by Jeff Forbes, and costumes by Maia Denzler. The premiere began with Anthony Milian's strong solo and expanded into ensemble passages that showcased technical precision, grounded theatricality, rhythmic interludes, and a crowd-pleasing line at the front of the stage. Kalli Loudan impressed with originality, form, and emotional immersion.
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