Lakshmi, a vibrant performer who was schooled in her mother's nuanced approach to gesture, was noted for her improvisation within Bharata Natyam's set forms.

It works in the context of the total productions, and when an especially vibrant performer was on hand Monday, it worked in semi-acted concert form.

Still, "Dancers" bubbles over with nice scenery and vibrant performers, and for anyone passionately interested in the world of dance, it has a touristy charm.

The violinist and founding member, Peter Clemente, is a vibrant and agile performer, though his sound can turn a bit metallic when the music heats up.

She's one of the most vibrant performers in Latin pop".

"Dancers" has "nice scenery and vibrant performers," Ms. Maslin said, and for passionate dance buffs it has "a touristy charm."

As vibrant and virtuosic performers Ballet Hispanico's dancers could give any gaggle of pop stars a run for their money in the pelvis-swiveling category.

Established by Rex Nettleford and Eddy Thomas in 1962, the company is notable for its vibrant performers and for the intelligence of its repertory.

An actress for six decades, Ms. Seldes is one of those perpetually vibrant performers who seem to resonate like soundly struck tuning forks even if they're playing corpses.

The choreographers include Sigal Bergman, a vibrant and savvy performer whose piece uses Arab and Israeli folk dancing to explore the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.