Past Forward was very good tonight and it was entertaining.

The first dance was “How Long Brethern” about slavery. Woman in long gray dresses and aprons danced while picking crops. We then went to the Underground railroad where spotlights circles as frightened girls danced hiding behind obstacles before bieng caught by the spotlight. The next act was very dramatic with dancers seemingly hanging at the gallows. The circling and shaking was very effective. All this was accompanied by Negro Gospel singing and live vocals from two very good singers. The next number was very lively with some incredibly energetic dancing, swinging side to side, kicking toes out. The finale featured woman in gangs forming trains as they moved in unison stomping their bare feet. The curtain goes down on a very long train of these woman with red spotlighting. Very powerful imagery. 18 dancers plus two vocalists did this number. The Perez number was less satisfying. Images of dancers holding various geometric objects as other dancers sat on the floor watching. The spots flashed giving us one image before moving onto the next. The last number, Skylight. was incredibly energetic. Dancers in yellow costumes each danced individually under a sequence of spotlights before joining th eline of dancing at stage back. The drum music was great - like a Siesta Key Drum circle. This was nonstop dancing. What a workout. Two small Asian dancers had very high kiks. The whole thing was a choreographic delight.