URBAN MYTH created by Deanne Kearney, choreographed by various (BreakinGround/Next Stage). At the Factory Mainspace. Jan 8 at 7:30 pm, Jan 9 at 6:30 pm, Jan 10 at 4:30 pm, Jan 11 at 6:45 pm, Jan 13 at 6:45 pm, Jan 14 at 10:15 pm, Jan 16 at 2 pm, Jan 17 at 9 pm. See listing. Rating: NNNN
This show includes seven short choreographed works each displaying an explosion of urban styles performed by amazingly agile and creative young dancers – about two dozen of them in total.
The troupe includes the talented and engaging Amadeus “Primal” Marquez, a performer and the creator of an emotional piece entitled Good People/Bad Things. He also serves as the show’s emcee, offering brief explanations about the dancers and their complex moves which include many styles: locking, breaking, krump and waacking, a dance first popularized on Soul Train in the 70s but lately making a resurgence.
Other standout pieces include Heroes by a group called Footnotes Elite, and a striking solo performed to the Prince song, The Ballad Of Dorothy Parker entitled A Siren Sound. Marquez encourages photos and tweets, and compels the audience to “be loud and make noise,” a natural reaction while watching these lithe dancers express their individual personalities so joyously.