‘And then, Now’ Interview with News12 Brooklyn
Traverse Green-Wood Cemetery in 'And Then, Now' performative Walk Experience
Comfortable walking shoes are a must to see Jody Oberfelder’s newest show at Green-Wood Cemetery. The walking performance called "And Then, Now" takes the audience through the windy roads of the lush Green-Wood Cemetery. They stop at various historic monuments throughout the cemetery, where a small group of dancers and live musicians will perform.
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The New York Times Preview of
'And then, Now'
Press
Photo by Heather Sten, NY Times
Photo by Heather Sten, NY Times
Interviews
Judith Hannan in Conversation with Jody Oberfelder
Judith Hannan, author of The Write Prescription, talks with Jody Oberfelder, choreographer, dancer, director, and filmmaker.
Tanz in München auch im öffentlichen Raum, May 2023
“Ein Rückblick auf das DANCE Festival mit Besprechungen von vier Inszenierungen”
Two Old Bitches Podcast Episode 8
Anabella Lenzu, September 7, 2022
“DON'T LOOK DOWN ON ME. DON'T EVEN LOOK AT ME AS A WOMAN. HOW ABOUT THAT? LOOK AT ME AS A PERSON.”
Luca Curci talks with Jody Oberfelder during THE BODY LANGUAGE 2022, at THE ROOM Contemporary Art Space
The Dance Dialogues, January 31, 2022
Jody Oberfelder interviewed by Kimberly Giannelli
Screen. Dance. Window, September 18, 2020
A participatory walk across screens and time for the 4th World Congress of Psychogeography (4WCoP) Watch the full virtual festival here
The Body-Brain-Gut of the Matter: Jody Oberfelder on Neuroscience and Movement
The Dance Enthusiast, May 13, 2019
"The Choreographer of the Heart and Brain Discusses the Final Installation of her 7-Year Trilogy” by Sammi Lim
Stance on Dance, April 29, 2019
Celebrating the Body by Emmaly Wiederholt
A Dance Piece That Takes You Inside the Heart
Movers & Shapers, January 1, 2019
Hosted by the Moving Architects
Writing
The Dance Enthusiast, May 18, 2022
POSTCARDS: Jody Oberfelder Projects Makes a Splash at The Victoria and Albert Museum in London by Jody
Obituary for David Gordon by Jody
Dance München, May 1, 2021
"Man on the Ground” by Jody
The New York Times, May 9, 2019 “9 Dance Performances to See in N.Y.C. This Weekend”
Movers and Shapers Dance Podcast, January 5, 2019
"MSP 76: Jody Oberfelder”
Dance Enthusiast, March 15, 2018
"IMPRESSIONS: Kurt Weill’s "Zaubernacht" (Magic Night) at the Museum of Jewish Heritage" review by Jenny Thompson
New York Theater Review July 6, 2017
Ryan Hudak on Jody Oberfelder Projects’ The Brain Piece as presented by New York Live Arts
New York Times Review, June 27, 2017
"Does the Body Think? Do Your Neurons Dance?” review by Siobhan Burke
Labocine Spotlight, June 25, 2017
"The Dance That Takes Place in Our Heads"
SciArt in America February 2016
by Danielle McCloskey
BWW Dance World - March 12, 2014
Review by Jessica Abejar
HuffPost Arts & Culture- March 5, 2014
Review by Jennifer Edwards
SciArt in America- February 24, 2014
Review by Ashley P. Taylor
New York Magazine-January 30, 2014
Review By Vanita Salisbury
Theatre Is Easy-January 26, 2014
Review by Weston Clay
Williamsburg Greenpoint News + Art- January 20, 2014
Review by Robert Egert
Reviews
“As we moved through the cemetery, stopping at various monuments and mausoleums for music and dancing and meditation, we were encouraged to think about our connection to the earth and our place in history — about those that have come before us, and those that will come after us.”
“Oberfelder often makes dances in surprising places. Her company has toted vintage suitcases across bridges in Amsterdam and Berlin, and splashed in public fountains in London. The performances seem to spring spontaneously, yet they are fully considered works of art, and intimate as a personal conversation.”
“These small moments of live art situated among the graves of famous and not so famous New Yorkers, is a spirited, poignant juxtaposition of past, present and whatever comes next.”
“Throughout there is wonderful rapport between dancers and musicians. In a tumbling solo in front of small copper doors, Greenberg deftly matches the acceleration of strings as he maneuvers through headstands. And near the end, when we find ourselves in the oldest part of the cemetery, the Catacombs, the dancers partner Karchin.”
“And Then, Now gives attendees the opportunity to slow down and contemplate as part of an intimate community. ‘Invite someone you’ve lost to walk with us,’ one of the dancers offers.”
Interview with Pix11 for premiere of ‘And then, Now’.
“This ethereal and somber production unfolds within the historic grounds of The Green-Wood Cemetery from May 4th to May 6th.” by A.A. Cristi
“The Olympic Park has never been perceived like this before. Intense experiences at an unusual Walking performance with New York choreographer Jody Oberfelder.” - Suddeutschland Press (Dance festival 2023)
Access to Dance (Munich), May 2023
“Auf den Spuren der Geschichte: Ein tänzerisch- performativer Spaziergang durch den Olympiapark in München. Nach mehr als zwei Jahren Entwicklung feierte das Stück Walking to present der US- amerikanischen Choreografin und Filmemacherin Jody Oberfelder bei DANCE München 2023 seine Premiere.”
“Dressed like mid-century modern clowns in pastel, color-blocked costumes designed by Claire Fleury, the dancers flaunt smiles that never wane.” by Hallie Chametzky
In ‘Rube G. — the Consequence of Action,’ running March 4-19 in NYC’s Gibney Dance Center, choreographer Jody Oberfelder examines the predictability and chaos of human interaction.
“Four dancers entangle in chain reactions, and each performance of the bright, whimsical piece alters with input from the audience.” by Brian Seibert
“A Rube Goldberg machine comes to life — literally — in a new dance piece.” by Mikhal Weiner
“Jody Oberfelder hits the right notes in Rube G. - A Consequence of Action, her latest offering.” by Catherine Tharin
“A fun, immersive, interactive view of the world and our place in it, Rube G. — The Consequence of Action.”
Broadway World Dance, May 20, 2022 “Jody Oberfelder Projects Present Free Interactive Mobile Dance In Brooklyn” by A.A. Cristi
Philadelphia Dance, October 4, 2021 “Jody Oberfelder Projects’ Life Traveler: A One Of A Kind Fringe Experience” by Jane Fries
Broadway World, June 9, 2021 “World Premiere of AMPHITHEATER to be Presented by Jody Oberfelder Projects” by Chloe Rabinowitz
This Week in New York, June 1, 2021 “Amphitheater”
Observer, June 1, 2021 “This Summer’s Best Performance of Dance and Opera” by David Cote
DIY Dancer, June 6, 2019 “Madame Ovary, was a reminder that there's a value to being provoked.” review by Kathryn Boland
The New Yorker, May 20, 2019 “Goings on About Town”
TDF Stages, May 10, 2019
"How Do You Explore Gender Identity Through Dance?” preview by Lauren Phoenix Kay
Broadway World, March 5, 2019
"Jody Oberfelder Projects To Premiere Final Installation Of 7 Year Body Trilogy With MADAME OVARY" preview by BWW News Desk
The New York Times, March 13, 2018
"Kurt Weill’s Music for a Magical Dance, Lost and Now Found"
preview by Joshua Barone
This Week in New York, June 26, 2017
The Dance Enthusiast July 11, 2017
TDF Stages August 26, 2016
Review by Lauren Kay
Dance Magazine - December 2014
Featured in 'The Science Experiment' by Siobhan Burke
Studio 360 - March 14, 2014
Audio piece by Julie Burstein and Josh Rogosin
Eye on Dance and the Arts- March 3, 2014
Review by Bailey Moon
TDF Stages- February 25, 2014
Review by Lauren Kay
Columbia Spectator- February 7, 2014
Review by Alexandra Lake
New York Theater- January 27, 2014
Review by Ryan Hudak
This Week In New York-January 20, 2014
Interview by Mark Rifkin
Reviewer Quotes
“She can manage big themes and radical reinterpretations, while keeping audiences entirely entertained.”
Roslyn Sulcas, The New York Times
“Thoughtful, quirky, always theatrical, Oberfelder’s choreography follows the contours and contents of our bodies.”
David Cote, The Observer
“I admire the courage, the gut-busting choreography, and the wit of Oberfelder’s experiment.”
Deborah Jowitt, Dance Beat
“…fresh, imaginative and utterly charming.”
Roslyn Sulcas, The New York Times
“The compilation of pieces shows the multi-faceted personality of Jody Oberfelder Dance Projects. Each stems from inquisitiveness and physicality—and most definitely, heart.”
Emeri Fetzer, TDF Stages
“…quirky imagination - wit and confidence - danced with infectious enjoyment.”
Jennifer Dunning, The New York Times
“Jody Oberfelder proves that it's possible to be both fun and intelligent. It's feel-good dance which makes you feel good, and think a little too.”
Julie Fotheringham, IDANZ
“Jody Oberfelder's choreography is simply one of the finest - and certainly one of the most unusual things I’ve ever seen on stage...What a showstopper!”
Liz Smith, The New York Post
“…both beautiful and dangerous.”
Gia Kourlas, Time Out