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Press

2024

Cassandra Trenary to dance Molissa Fenley’s ‘State of Darkness’ in CSO’s season finale concert of ‘Rite of Spring’
Gabriel Weber, The Chautauquan Daily
August 17, 2024
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PEILING KAO DANCES Maps The Body Through Time & Space
Garth Griball, Medium
August 8, 2024
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The Company She Keeps
Erica Getto, The New York Review
April 20, 2024
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IMPRESSIONS: Molissa Fenley and Company in "From the Light, Between the Lamps" at Roulette Intermedium
Sarah Cecilia Bukowski, The Dance Enthusiast
February 9, 2024
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New York Notebook, Jan/Feb 2024
Molissa Fenley, Roulette
Susan Young, Ephemeralist
February 4, 2024
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Enlightenment
Karen Hildebrand, fjord
February 3, 2024
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In These Dances, the Theme is Lines and Curves
Siobhan Burke, The New York Times
February 1, 2024
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Molissa Fenley and Company: From the Light, Between the Lamps at Roulette
New York Public Radio
January 31, 2024
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NYC - Arts Top 5 Picks
January 26, 2024
NYC-Arts
January 25, 2024
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2023

DAY IN THE LIFE OF DANCE: Peter Boal on the Choreographers and Experiences That Have Shaped His Career
The Dance Enthusiast
December 22, 2023
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On The Photographs of Paula Court
Stella Cilman, Topical Cream
December 15, 2023
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Cassandra Trenary’s Mission: ‘Being as Human as Possible’
Gia Kourlas, The New York Times
July 9, 2023
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Molissa Fenley and Pat Catterson Bring “Taking the Long View” to The Dance Complex in Cambridge and Virtually
Jeff Slayton, LA Dance Chronicle
March 28, 2023
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Spring Dance Guide
10 dance events to attend this spring
Iris Fanger, wbur
March 22, 2023
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The Legacy of Composer Julius Eastman
Connor Cyrus, James Stewart, Matthew F Smith, Vermont Public
February 20, 2023
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Lloyd Knight Illuminates the Stage at Graham and Beyond
Marina Harss, Dance Magazine
January 20, 2023
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2022

John Killacky: Vermont discovers lost legacy of composer Julius Eastman
John R. Killacky, VTDigger
November 11, 2022
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IMPRESSIONS: “Unavailable Memory: In Conversation with Cunningham & Cage” at Baryshnikov Arts Center
Sarah Cecilia Bukowski, The Dance Enthusiast
November 8, 2022
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Who can commune with Cunningham and Cage?
In "Unavailable Memory" at Baryshnikov Arts Center, dance artists fill in gaps in the choreographic record, but they don't all speak fluent Cunningham
Brian Siebert, The New York Times
October 28, 2022
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Behind the Screen
A Segal Film Festival '22 Podcast Series
Co- Curated by Frank Hentschker, Andie Lerner, and Tanvi Shah, Spotify
March 10, 2022
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2021

Memorable Dances of 2021 - New York
Marina Harss, DanceTabs
December 26, 2021
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A Diabolical Uproar
Joseph Houseal, Buddhist Door Global
December 11, 2021
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The Bessies Announce Recipients of the 2021 NY Dance and Performance Awards
Stephi Wild, Broadway World
October 12, 2021
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Ryuichi Sakamoto’s Esperanto album set for first international release
Lazlo Rugoff, The Vinyl Factory
September 21, 2021
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State of Darkness: An ADF Masterwork at "Together We Dance"
Andrea McKerlie Luke, CVNC: An Online Arts Journal
September 12, 2021
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Nominees For The 2021 Bessie Awards Announced
Stephi Wild, Broadway World
August 12, 2021
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Like Neverland, Quarantine Makes You Forget
Nadia Vostrikov, The Ballet Herald
June 30, 2021
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Molissa Fenley's State of Darkness, performed by Lloyd Knight, New York
Marina Harss, Dance Tabs
June 21, 2021
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How the Pandemic Has Transformed the Experience of Being a Dance Critic
Deborah Jowitt, Dance Magazine
April 15, 2021
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Darkness Manifest, Onstage and Off
It has a way of propelling you forward, of resurging and renewing you as it goes.
Susan Yung, The Brooklyn Rail
March 2021
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What's a Dance Theater Without an Audience?
Brian Seibert, The New York Times
February 9, 2021
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2020

State of Darkness: An Interview with Molissa Fenley
Carrie Diamond, The Dance Hub
December 20, 2020
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MOVING PEOPLE: Molissa Fenley on Contributing to World Peace
Wanting to Pick Haruki Murakami's Brain, and Finding Inspiration in Walking
Erin Bomboy, The Dance Enthusiast
December 17, 2020
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Best Dance of 2020
By Gia Kourlas, Brian Seibert and Siobhan Burke, The New York Times
December 1, 2020
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"State of Darkness" and the Internet of Dance
Garth Grimball, Life as a Modern Dancer
November 4, 2020
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Joyce Theatre Review: A Light Shines on A State of Darkness
Nadia Vostrikov, The Traveling Ballerina
November 2, 2020
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Seven Dance Stars Take On a Daring Rite of Spring
The choreographer Molissa Fenley revives her 1988 solo "an urgent feat of endurance" for a new generation at the Joyce Theater.
Gia Kourlas, The New York Times
October 22, 2020
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Matisse's Cut-Outs Inspire Performance at Mills College
Sarah Hotchkiss, KQED
March 2020
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Documentaire Le Sacre du Primtemps
Filigrane Archives
January 1, 2020
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2019

ACA Exposed 2019: An evening of artistic and culinary inspiration
atlanticcenterforthearts.org
November 2, 2019
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Peiling Kao Dances: One Body, Five Dances, Six Perspectives
Sima Belmar, Ph.D., Life As a Modern Dancer
June 4, 2019
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This Pair: Bob Holman & Molissa Fenley Perform Matisse & Murray
A night of collaborative poetry, dance, music and film in celebration of Elizabeth Murray with a nod to Henri Matisse's Cutouts
February 14, 2019
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2018

Movers & Shapers: A Dance Podcast
MSP 72: Molissa Fenley
Erin Carlisle Norton, Movers & Shapers
October 16, 2018
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#tbt: How Molissa Fenley Took the First BAM Next Wave Festival By Storm
Jessica Giles, Dance Magazine
October 4, 2018
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IMPRESSIONS: 92Y's Fridays at Noon presents New and Nervy!
Theo Boguszewski, The Dance Enthusiast
October 2, 2018
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Catherine Wagner's photographic framing at Mills College museum
Charles Desmarais, SF Chronicle
August 30, 2018
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Molissa Fenley: Archeology in Reverse
Sculpting Dance in Space
Lisa Traiger, Camilla Acquista, Ed., Dance ICONS
August/September 2018
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Unrelenting Endurance: Molissa Fenley Interviewed by Rachel Stone
The choreographer on exhaustion and revival.
Rachel Stone, BOMB Magazine
July 5, 2018
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Molissa Fenley on Over 40 Years of Dance Making and her Company's Upcoming "Their Mark" Program
Trina Mannino, The Dance Enthusiast
June 20, 2018
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After Four Decades, Molissa Fenley Is Still in Her Prime
Susan Reiter, TDF
June 19, 2018
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Goings on About Town: Dance
Molissa Fenley and Company
Brian Seibert, The New Yorker
June 18, 2018
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I Care if You Listen
Sam Reising, I Care if You Listen
June 18, 2018
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Molissa Fenley and Company
Art Haps
June 14, 2018
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Molissa Fenley and Company at Danspace Project
The Dance Enthusiast
June 14, 2018
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dance/NYC
Dance/NYC
June 14, 2018
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Molissa Fenley and Company at Danspace Project
Zeal NYC
June 14, 2018
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Molissa Fenley and Company: Their Mark
Time Out
June 14, 2018
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Molissa Fenley and Company at the Danspace Project
NYC-Arts
June 14, 2018
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8 Dance Performances to See in N.Y.C. This Weekend
Gia Kourlas, The New York Times
June 14, 2018
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Molissa Fenley on Climate Change and Dancing in her 60's
Kelsey Grills, Dance Magazine
June 13, 2018
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Molissa Fenley and Company at Danspace Project NYC Events
NYC Informer
April 19, 2018
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Molissa Fenley And Company Presents THEIR MARK, An Evening Of New Dance And New Music
Broadway World
April 18, 2018
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Goings on About Town: Dance
Julius Eastman and Dance
The New Yorker
January 29, 2018
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Dance in NYC This Week
Gia Kourlas, The New York Times
January 26, 2018
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What Wendy's Watching: A Blast from Molissa Fenley's Past
Dance Magazine
January 22, 2018
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The Dance Enthusiast
The Dance Enthusiast
January 17, 2018
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Julius Eastman and Dance: Molissa Fenley, Andy de Groat
Julius Eastman That Which is Fundamental
January, 2018
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2017

CMA Exhibition Reveals the Portraitist as Peeper and Prober
Feeling the Gaze
Tom Mack, free times
November 8, 2017
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Columbia Museum of Art: Face Value Artists' Portraits by Alphonse van Woerkom
Alphonse van Woerkom, Columbia Museum of Art
October 6 2017
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Exhibition turns the table on contemporary artists
Art Daily
October 2017
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Upcoming Exhibition Turns the Table on Contemporary Artists
Metro Columbia CEO
Friday, September 29th, 2017
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Put This on Your Radar
Leigh Witchel, dancelog.nyc
September 4, 2017
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2016

Monte/Molissa/Margo/Muller Live!
Mark Kappel, NEWSNOTES DANCE BLOG
June 16, 2016
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A Quartet of Female Choreographers
Oberon's Grove: A Quartet
June 15th, 2016
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Monte/Molissa/Margo/Muller Live!
Time Out New York
June 7, 2016
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Elisa Monte, Molissa Fenley, Margo Sappington, Jennifer Muller
Brian Scaefer, New York Times
June 7, 2016
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Introducing the Dance Salon
Ninette Paloma, Santa Barbara Independent
January 28, 2016
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2015

Barnard/Columbia dances at New York Live Arts
Unknown, Dance Enthuiast
December 13, 2015
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"This dance is" - A definition in four acts
Katherine Bergstrom, Point of Contact
December 3, 2015
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Resident for a Week: Molissa Fenley Fine Tunes Choreography in Carbondale
Christine Benedetti, Aspen Daily News
September 11, 2015
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Aspen Public Radio
Renowned dancer comes to Carbondale for residency
Patrick Fort, Aspen Public Radio
September 7, 2015
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KDNK Programs: Express Yourself Podcast Pure Connect
Luke Nestler, KDNK
September 4, 2015
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Molissa Fenley in Coversation with Richard Move
Richard Move, Movement Research - Critical Coorespondence
January 13, 2015
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2014

The Body as Semi-transparent Envelope
Madison Mainwaring, The Brooklyn Rail
October 3, 2014
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The Joyous Attack of Molissa Fenley
Andrew Boynton, The New Yorker
September 27, 2014
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Impressions Of: Molissa Fenley and Company
Christine Jowers, The Dance Enthusiast
September 23, 2014
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Tension, Quiet and What's in Between
Molissa Fenley and Company at Judson Memorial Church
Gia Kourlas, The New York Times
September 18, 2014
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Dance Listings for Sept 12-18
Schaefer, New York Times
September 11, 2014
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Molissa Fenley and Company
Time Out New York
August 25, 2014
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"Oakland-esque"
Heather Desaulniers, Heather Desaulniers Dance Commentary
May 17, 2014
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Oakland Ballet review: Oakland connections
Allan Ulrich, San Francisco Chronicle
May 20, 2014
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Timeless Evolution
Molissa Fenley Short Documentary
Kerry Stichweh, imagista
May 19, 2014
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Oakland-esque: Oakland Ballet's Love Letter to a City
Carla Escoda, Huffington Post
May 19, 2014
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Review: Oakland Ballet's motley "Oaklandesque" emphasizes diverse character of the city
Ann Murphy, Contra Costa Times
May 17, 2014
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Oakland-esque Spring Repertory Program: Four Choreographers Inspired by Oakland
Behind Oakland Ballet
May 16, 2014
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Behind the Scenes at OBC Rehearsal - Video
Oakland Ballet CompanyApril 23, 2014
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Raw, Soul-Searching Ballet
Melody Datz, thestanger.com
March 19th, 2014
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PNB Sharpens Its Contemporary Edge
Anna Waller, seattledances.com
March 19th, 2014
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Opening Nights: Director's Choice
Sandra Kurtz, Seattle Weekly
March 18th, 2014
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PNB debuts Alejandro Cerrudo's Memory Glow
Moira Macdonald, The Seattle Times
March 18th, 2014
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Jonathan Porretta Dazzles in 'Director's Choice' at PNB
Rachel Gallaher, City Arts
March 17th, 2014
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Tragic Secrets and all that jazz from Pacific Northwest Ballet
Carla Escoda, bachtrack.com
March 17th, 2014
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PNB's "Director's Choice" a sight for the senses
Maggie Larrick, Queen Anne & Magnolia News
March 17th, 2014
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PNB: Director's Choice
J. Autumn Needles, Edge Seattle
March 17th, 2014
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Nice Choices, Mr. Boal!
Marcie Sillman, And Another Thing...
March 17th, 2014
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Molissa Fenley's State of Darkness in the Studio
Video by Lindsay ThomasMarch 3, 2014
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2013

A Conversation with Molissa Fenley
Interview with Ashley Garrett, Figure/Ground Communication
October 8, 2013
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Motion, Motion, Stillness, Stillness
Molissa Fenley Revisits 1980s Hits at New York Live Arts
Brian Seibert, The New York Times
October 7, 2013
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Re-visiting The Old, Exploring The New
Molissa Fenley reconstructs two key works and fashions a new one at New York Live Arts, October 2 through 5.
Deborah Jowitt, Arts Journal - Dance Beat
October 6, 2013
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Molissa Fenley and Company Presents World Premiere and Revivals
Eryn Goldstein, BWW
October 4, 2013
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A Dance Enthusiast Quick Fix
Molissa Fenley's Energizer 1980
The Dance Enthusiast
October 1, 2013
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Resurrecting History for Today's Audiences
Lizzie Simon, The Wall Street Journal
September 30, 2013
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Molissa Fenley: Instructions, Collaboration & Favorites
Stormy Budwig, CultureBot
September 30, 2013
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Dancing Up Close to Molissa Fenley Preparing to Replay at New York Live Arts
Garnet Henderson, The Dance Enthusiast
September 27, 2013
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Meeting of Minds
ClassicalTV
September 26, 2013
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Context Notes: Molissa Fenley and Company
Aaron Mattocks, New York Live Arts Blog
September 20, 2013
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The Rite of Spring at Sadler's Wells: 'It takes you to so many places'
Judith Mackrell, The Guardian
April 3, 2013
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Some 'Rites' to remember
Allan Ulrich, SF Gate
February 24, 2013
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Goings On About Town: Dance
"Dance Under the Influence”
The New Yorker
February 11 & 18, 2013
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The Week Ahead
Scaled-Down Stage, Pared-Down Works
Roslyn Sulcas, The New York Times
February 15, 2013
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After the revolution: as The Rite of Spring turns 100, we take a look at the reverberating impact
Dance Magazine
February 1, 2013
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Dance Under the Influence
Classical TV, Classical TV
January 23, 2013
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History of the Rite of Spring
Arts UW, University of Washington
January 1, 2013
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2012

Steps, Back and Forth, Into a New Comfort Zone
Molissa Fenley’s ‘Cross Bridge’ at The Club at La MaMa
Brian Seibert, The New York Times
December 12, 2012
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Dance: The New Yorker
Goings on About Town
The New Yorker
December 10, 2012
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The Listings
Dance Listings for Dec 7-13 2012
Burke, The New York Times
December 7, 2012
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Where Snowflakes Dance and Swear:
Inside the Land of Ballet
Stephen Manes2012
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American Dance Guild Gala & Performance Festival 2012: Sept. 6-9
Darrell Wood, NYC Dance Stuff
August 31, 2012
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Dancing with the Visual Arts, Sometimes in museums
Molissa Fenley, Art Performance Now
August 24, 2012
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The DNA of Dance
Ann Murphy, Mills Quarterly
Summer 2012
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BY and For--Moses Dancers at Work
Rita Felciano, Dance View Times
June 11, 2012
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The BY Series
Heather Desaulniers, Heather Dance
June 8, 2012
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Dance Flash: Robert Moses on His New-Yet-Not-Really-New "The BY Series"
Becca Klarin, SF Appeal
May 25, 2012
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Robert Moses' Kin poised for 'Helen' S.F. premiere
Mary Ellen Hunt, SF Chronicle
March 29, 2012
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Covering Ground with Cage and Glass
Deborah Jowitt, Arts Journal - Dance Beat
January 19, 2012
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Whimsy and Tenderness in Motion: Frying Pans and Gentle Touches
Claudia La Rocco, New York Times
January 11, 2012
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Interview with Molissa Fenley
Molissa Fenley and Ann Murphy, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
January 9, 2012
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Dance Listings for Jan. 6-12
Jack Anderson, The New York Times
January 5, 2012
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Molissa Fenley at Judson Church
Maura Donohue, Culturebot
January 4, 2012
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Interview with Molissa Fenley
(Video)
Molissa Fenley and Stephen Greco, Classical TV
January 3, 2012
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2011

A Studio Chat with Choreographer Molissa Fenley
Editor, CTV News
December 30, 2011
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Modern Dance, in Your Hand
Gia Kourlas, The New York Times
July 15, 2011
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Summer Stages/Dance
Days and Nights Festival
Claudia La Rocco, The New York Times
May 5, 2011
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Modern Marvel: Professor inspires other dancers
Melodie Miu, The Campanil
March 11, 2011
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A woman's touch: Choreographers from near and far take part in Seattle Dance Project's 'Project 4'
Michael Upchurch, Seattle Times
January 27, 2011
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2010

The Modern Myth
Steve Ha, You Dance Funny, So Does Me
December 20, 2010
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Deeper Into the Dance: A Showcase of Artist Molissa Fenley
Steve Ha, Seattle Dances
December 19, 2010
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Laurie Anderson Brings 'Delusion' to Harris Theater
Chicago Art Magazine
December 13, 2010
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Expect props, leaps when dancer/choreographer Molissa Fenley goes solo
Michael Upchurch, Seattle Times
December 9, 2010
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Molissa Fenley in Performance and Discussion
Seattle Dances Editors, Seattle Dances
December 3, 2010
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Molissa Fenley Dances With Art
Deborah Jowitt, The Village Voice
Nov. 10, 2010
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American Masterpieces: Molissa Fenley and Company
Mark Rifkin, This Week in New York
November 4, 2010
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Dance; A Good Season
Robert Gottlieb, New York Observer
March 31, 2010
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When Styles Converge and Diverge
Molissa Fenley and Friends at the 92Y
Roslyn Sulcas, The New York Times
March 29, 2010
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Dance Mar 21-Mar 27
Jack Anderson, The New York Times
March 21, 2010
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Molissa Fenley Performs as Guest Artist of Hope Mohr
Mass Balance at Theater Artaud
Katie Gaydos, The Daily Californian
March 11, 2010
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Creativity continuum
Molissa Fenley performs as guest of Hope Mohr at Theater Artaud
Rita Felciano, San Francisco Bay Guardian
March 9, 2010
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Hope Mohr Questions the Boundaries of Dance at San Francisco's Theater Artaud
Kate Gaydos, The Daily Californian
March 9, 2010
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2009

Her Ruthless Geometries
Dance Review | Molissa Fenley and Company
Claudia La Rocco, The New York Times
September 20, 2009
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Molissa Fenley Interview
Marfa Public Radio, KRTS 93.5 Talk At Ten
July 1, 2009
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Far-Away Places Move Close, Very Close
Claudia La Rocco, The New York Times
May 17, 2009
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Li Chiao-Ping delivers seven stunning solos in 'Women Dancing'
Performing in "Camber" by Molissa Fenley
Susan Kepecs, The Daily Page, Madison, WI
May 11, 2009
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Observations Away from Home: On Being in Rome
Brenda Way, Dancers Group
2009
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2008

Keith Haring
The Unauthorized Biography
Jeffrey Deitch, Suzanne Geiss, & Julia Gruen, Rizzoli
2008
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One evening, thirteen Open Studios at AAR
Archive for June, 2008
Society of Fellows, American Academy of Rome Society of Fellows
June 17, 2008
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Molissa Fenley Cosmati Variations Audio
American Academy of Rome
2008
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American Academy of Rome
American Academy of Rome