Gerald Arpino, Minus His Groovy Fourth Dimension

The article discusses a festival at the Joyce Theater that showcased the work of choreographer Gerald Arpino, but surprisingly omitted his most popular and groundbreaking piece, the "Groovy Fourth Dimension." Instead, the festival presented relatively old-fashioned ballet works by Arpino, which the author found to be a missed opportunity to highlight his more innovative and influential contributions to dance. The article suggests that Arpino, who co-founded the Joffrey Ballet, was known for his avant-garde and visually stunning choreography that captured the spirit of the Age of Aquarius era. However, the festival's programming choices did not reflect this aspect of his artistic legacy, leaving out the work that made him a renowned and influential figure in the world of dance. The author expresses disappointment that the festival did not showcase Arpino's most groundbreaking and iconic creations, which could have provided a more comprehensive and accurate representation of his artistic achievements.