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Oracle 2019 in review:
“Oracle is a masterpiece of contemporary dance. The choreography held athleticism in strict service to uncommonly graceful and evocative movement in every performance. Stage craft transformed each set piece into an otherworldly experience. I'm sure your artists felt satisfied and honored by their performance on Sunday at the Lakewood Cultural Center, as I can assure you that we, the audience, unconditionally were, as well. Bravo, David, to you and your team. I look forward to seeing Oracle again.”
Gene Sobczak, Former Executive Director, Colorado Symphony Orchestra, former Executive Director, The Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities
Director, PROTEA | success navigation for nonprofits
June 3, 2019
“M.E.S.M.E.R.I.Z.I.N.G. opening weekend of David Taylor's program "Oracle" presented by Zikr Dance Ensemble. The Zikr Dance Ensemble shows are just incredible!!! If you missed them this weekend, plan on going to see another performance, you'll love the beautiful artistry of strong dancers performing a fascinating choreography.”
Dominique Kuebler, Board Member, Zikr Dance Ensemble
June 3, 2019.
When I attended the opening of “Oracle” this past weekend, I had little idea of what to expect. I knew Ava Lofas was loving the rehearsals and working with David Taylor and the other dancers in Zikr Dance Ensemble, so I was curious and excited to see what they had created together. The performance was so much more than I ever anticipated. I was riveted from the very beginning. Each piece gave so much to the audience - solemnity, reverence, unbridled joy...I could use a gazillion adjectives! She could not have been more fortunate to have this be her first experience working with a professional company. Colorado peeps, don’t miss this!!!! I promise you will love it!
Nan Kelly, Audience Member
June 4, 2019
“The creativity of the choreography and staging by Mr David Taylor and the talent and artistry of these dancers is spellbinding. If you haven’t seen Oracle yet please, come support this incredibly talented contemporary dance company. Catch the show before it’s too late - one last show today! Once was not enough, I’ll be seeing Oracle again!”
Sarah deJong-Wells, June 15, 2019, Audience Member
Thanks to arts commission for bringing cultural dance troupe
Thanks to the city of Grand Junction’s Commission on Arts and Culture for bringing Zikr Dance Ensemble back to Grand Junction the evening of June 14. This Denver troupe presents dance that taps into the spiritual traditions from around the world. The dancers’ beautiful renditions of these traditions along with superb costuming, sets, and lighting create a mystical experience full of the ancient mysteries of prayer, sound, symbols and myth. Taylor’s world premiere of “Oracle” highlighted the performance, which also included “Vespers,” “Runes,” “Altar,” “Om Circles” and three other pieces. It was exciting to watch dancers who are highly trained and tremendously expressive, wonderful partnering by men in couples’ parts, and highly emotional dance that is also meditative. What a wonderful gift to have the Zikr Dance Ensemble once again delight us with its different interpretation of the purpose of dance based on many cultural traditions. Choreographer David Taylor explained some of the dances for the audience in this intimate evening at Robinson Theatre. We hope Zikr returns again and again.
Ellen Moore
Grand Junction, June 23, 2019
Gene Sobczak, Former Executive Director, Colorado Symphony Orchestra, former Executive Director, The Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities
Director, PROTEA | success navigation for nonprofits
June 3, 2019
“M.E.S.M.E.R.I.Z.I.N.G. opening weekend of David Taylor's program "Oracle" presented by Zikr Dance Ensemble. The Zikr Dance Ensemble shows are just incredible!!! If you missed them this weekend, plan on going to see another performance, you'll love the beautiful artistry of strong dancers performing a fascinating choreography.”
Dominique Kuebler, Board Member, Zikr Dance Ensemble
June 3, 2019.
When I attended the opening of “Oracle” this past weekend, I had little idea of what to expect. I knew Ava Lofas was loving the rehearsals and working with David Taylor and the other dancers in Zikr Dance Ensemble, so I was curious and excited to see what they had created together. The performance was so much more than I ever anticipated. I was riveted from the very beginning. Each piece gave so much to the audience - solemnity, reverence, unbridled joy...I could use a gazillion adjectives! She could not have been more fortunate to have this be her first experience working with a professional company. Colorado peeps, don’t miss this!!!! I promise you will love it!
Nan Kelly, Audience Member
June 4, 2019
“The creativity of the choreography and staging by Mr David Taylor and the talent and artistry of these dancers is spellbinding. If you haven’t seen Oracle yet please, come support this incredibly talented contemporary dance company. Catch the show before it’s too late - one last show today! Once was not enough, I’ll be seeing Oracle again!”
Sarah deJong-Wells, June 15, 2019, Audience Member
Thanks to arts commission for bringing cultural dance troupe
Thanks to the city of Grand Junction’s Commission on Arts and Culture for bringing Zikr Dance Ensemble back to Grand Junction the evening of June 14. This Denver troupe presents dance that taps into the spiritual traditions from around the world. The dancers’ beautiful renditions of these traditions along with superb costuming, sets, and lighting create a mystical experience full of the ancient mysteries of prayer, sound, symbols and myth. Taylor’s world premiere of “Oracle” highlighted the performance, which also included “Vespers,” “Runes,” “Altar,” “Om Circles” and three other pieces. It was exciting to watch dancers who are highly trained and tremendously expressive, wonderful partnering by men in couples’ parts, and highly emotional dance that is also meditative. What a wonderful gift to have the Zikr Dance Ensemble once again delight us with its different interpretation of the purpose of dance based on many cultural traditions. Choreographer David Taylor explained some of the dances for the audience in this intimate evening at Robinson Theatre. We hope Zikr returns again and again.
Ellen Moore
Grand Junction, June 23, 2019