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Article Excerpt
Snappy Dance Theater, one of the Boston area's most popular modern dance troupes, has won its following by creating medleys that tap athletics, clown technique, silent film images, and, oh yes, studio technique. In general, SDT works tell stories that rely on narrative and characterizations to support the movement. The choreography, devised by the group but directed by artistic director Martha Mason, is embellished by a snap, crackle, and pop package of surprises that reveal as much about the humanity of the performers as their virtuosity.
The SDT performance language is drawn from Pilobolustype body configurations, enhanced by a Nikolais-like penchant for expanding the choreography with lighting, props, and fantastic costumes. "Snappy travels the...
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