RETROSPECTIVE: 25 YEARS
In celebration of a quarter century of Choreographic work, Joe Laughlin revisits three of his favourite works: Harold, Billy, Stan, and Jack (1997); Left (2003); and dusk (2011). Described as “quite simply beautiful,” Retrospective: 25 Years is more than a reflection on the past—it’s a journey moving forward.
CHOREOGRAPHER: Joe Laughlin
COSTUME: Kate Burrows, Alice Mansell
LIGHTING: James Proudfoot
COMPOSER: Jesse Zubot (dusk)
DANCERS: Karissa Barry, Katherine Cowie, Heather Dotto, Tara Dyberg, Kevin Tookey
PRESS
Dance retrospective a voyage of rediscovery – Preview by Marsha Lederman, The Globe & Mail
Dance reflects on the life of Joe – Preview by Amy Smart, Times-Colonist
Joe Ink steps back in time: Veteran Vancouver choreographer looks back on a lifetime of dance – Deborah Meyers,Vancouver Sun
Curiosity has kept Joe Laughlin creating for 25 years – Mark Robins, GayVancouver.net
Joe Ink celebrates 25th anniversary: Retrospective revisits work of Joe Laughlin – Christine Lyon, North Shore News
Joe Ink’s 25-year retrospective is a beautiful testament to a storied career – Review by Gail Johnson, Georgia Straight
JOE INK – RETROSPECTIVE 25 YEARS – Vancouver International Dance Festival 2013 – Tessa Perkins, Press + 1
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