Fagan show suffers from dull execution.(Arts and Lifestyle)

From: The Boston Herald | Date: February 3, 2002| Author: Bale, Theodore | Copyright information

Garth Fagan Dance, at Emerson Majestic Theatre, Friday night. Through today.

Garth Fagan is undoubtedly a great dance teacher. Each of the performers in his 12-member company, who have trained extensively in Fagan's singular dance technique, is flexible, dynamic and physically powerful.

A great teacher, however, isn't necessarily a great choreographer. And at Friday night's performance by Garth Fagan Dance, presented by FleetBoston Celebrity Series at the Eme...

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