In the small and intimate theater at LaGuardia College in Long Island City, the Amy Marshall Dance Company took the stage for a special one night engagement. The show opened up with a fairly classical piece, wonderfully demonstrating the dancers’ background in ballet and modern, similar to the style of Paul Taylor. The piece is wonderfully coordinated with the music, as the dance going along with the music, but not in an expected way. The second piece had an Middle Eastern influence, full with energy and stylization. Amy Marshall herself was in this piece and took centerstage, radiating joy and energy from with every movement she executed. The piece showcased the companies beautiful partnering skills and versatility in all different styles of modern dance. After intermission, the second half of the show opened with a comedic piece about a wedding. Although the piece was a very cute concept, it would have been a lot more enjoyable if it was kept to a shorter length. Lastly was a new premiere, Kadogo, exploring the trials of war in Africa. This piece, featuring local high school students was a wonderful piece with a strong message behind it and beautifully demonstrated the physicality and emotional state of children being subjected to unfair conditions fighting in war. The piece was expertly choreographed even around such a sensitive subject. The Amy Marshall Company was a joy to watch and their clean technique, meaningful choreography and expert musicality made for an impactful performance.

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