The new contemporary dance series, BEACON, which debuted last fall at St. Pete’s Palladium Theatre, was the best news in years for local dance fans, particularly those on the Pinellas side of the bay. Co-founders French and Slone — savvy marketers and exquisite movers both — deserve our thanks. Even better news: There’s another BEACON program planned for January 13, which we’re told will include “the world premiere of a dance film created by Helen, in collaboration with more than 25 local artists from across all disciplines.” Palladium’s success in attracting audiences to its popular chamber music series bodes well for establishment of this new beacon for Tampa Bay dance. mypalladium.org. —David Warner
This article appears in Best of The Bay 2016.
