The Lubovitch Aesthetic

Lar Lubovitch has made a name for himself as one of the “ten best choreographers in the world” as stated by the New York Times. His versatile movement appeals to crowds with backgrounds in modern, ballet, and jazz. After watching a couple of clips of his work, it is obvious that his movement is a balance of strength and control, weight shift and continuity of movement, creating a sense of elegance. One of his dancers said that “Lubovitch is able to penetrate the physicality of the dancer’s essence.” In a quote from Lubovitch he states, "I've been making dance for a long time. I've seen a lot of dance come and go. I've done what I do, and I haven't altered myself in relationship to what was expected or what was current. I'm not interested in the newfangled, no am I interested in old fashioned. I'm interested in getting to the heart of what I do very honestly and with integrity."  In his enthralling, bolding original, "Othello," choreographer Lar Lubovitch proves himself a master of such words-into-motion "translation," weaving this classic tale of love and all devouring jealousy in the most fluid and audacious dance terms. The work of Lubovitch is often free flowing, maintaining a fluidity and consistency that is quite beautiful.  The movement in relation to the body exudes from each dancer and displays an honest and vulnerable form of dance.  There is a quote by A. Kisselgoff which was posted in the New York Times that exemplifies the aesthetic of Lubovitch.  He states, "Repeatedly, the new choreography produces new steps, new movement, new patterns, new twists on highly sophisticated formal structures--and all with a vibrantly alive human passion that emanates from the dancers at every moment.  Why beat around the bush?  The truth is that this is what dance is really about."