Interior Designs (2013)
Carolyn Dorfman’s new work that finds the place where technology and art meet, to create an unforgettably human experience.
INTERIOR DESIGNS is a collaboration between Dorfman and other accomplished women …
Keystone (2012)
“…a paradise of perfect balance…”- The Star Ledger
“…a moving, playful, and rich commentary on relationship, coming full circle at the end.”- Arts America Dance Blog
Set to classic songs …
Narcolpetic Lovers (2012)
Narcoleptic Lovers was originally choreographed in 1995 by the talented and witty Doug Elkins. Described by Elkins’ as a series letters to former lovers, this vibrant work was set on …
Hourglass (2012)
Reimagined from the 1994 original, Hourglass is a solo that charts a woman’s journey through time and space, struggling with life processes, but ultimately being healed. It is set to …
Cercle d’Amour (2010)
Cercle d’Amour, is Ms. Dorfman’s choreographic response to what she was once told: “laughter, too, can change the world.”
Cercle d’Amour explores the visual and movement metaphors evoked by …
Tikkun (2009)
Tikkun is the bridge between the past and the future and is the natural progression for The Legacy Project because Tikkun encourages the audience to look forward and consider the …
The Legacy Project (2008)
The Legacy Project: Extraordinary art and process that celebrates culture and legacy and builds bridges within and across communities.
Carolyn Dorfman has created a celebrated body of work that honors …
Echoes (2008)
“Dorfman, Kahan Collaboration Bears Emotionally Charged Fruit”
Carolyn Dorfman and company join forces with Norwegian, Jewish actress/vocalist, Bente Kahan in an evening of dance, music and theater that embraces the …
Cat’s Cradle (2007)
“Chilling in its impact, yet buoyed by the love shared by the narrators, Cat’s Cradle tells a story that theatergoers will not forget.” –The Star Ledger
In this stunning work, …
He Walks on the Wings of the Wind (2007)
“Dorfman also creates an ingeniously layered environment… where dancers manipulate folding screens that organize the space… The dance builds steadily with acrobatic partnering…leading up to a fun-filled ending where kids …
Odisea (2005)
“The men and women ofOdisea are unmistakable refugees who become optimistic pioneers as the dance subtly builds.”-The New York Times
With Odisea, choreographer Carolyn Dorfman continues her …
Pastorale Pause (2004)
“…lyrical, youthful and effervescent…” -Recorder Newspapers
Set to a suite of Celtic music and songs by musician/composer John Whelan, this work for 5 dancers explores simple “pastoral pleasures”. Through images …
Divide and Conquer (2004)
In this quartet, Dorfman explores marital bliss, harmony and perfection. Sunday times, brunch at 11 and lovemaking on the table. This synchrony of two in motion is suddenly replaced by …
Lovelines (2003)
Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired. – Robert Frost
Choreography by Carolyn Dorfman
Music featured songs by Lonestar with original music by Greg Wall
Costume Design by …
Echad (One) (2002)
“…intense, abstract and engrossing… Echad has riveting power…” -The Observer Tribune
ECHAD, the Hebrew word for “One”, refers to the power of one community; the uniqueness or oneness of …
Mayne Mentshn (My People) (2001)
“Mayne Mentshn marks its creator, Carolyn Dorfman, as an epic storyteller.” -The Daily Record
Carolyn Dorfman created Mayne Mentshn as a tribute to her family, from her nuclear and …
Sextet (1994)
“Her playfulness contributes to the enjoyment of viewing even a brainy, abstract dance like Sextet.Watching patterns emerge becomes a game that is fun and absorbing.” -The Star Ledger
With …
Love Suite Love (1992)
“This hilarious dance was a gem of understatement… This was dancemaking of great sophistication.” -The Star-Ledger
LOVE SUITE LOVE enchants the audience with the bittersweet love songs of Patsy Cline. …