The Panther
October, 2018 “Combining athletics and art: Dance majors talk challenges, discipline”
By: Mimi Fhima http://www.thepantheronline.com/sports/combining-athletics-art-dancers-overcome-adversity
Worcester Magazine
June, 2017 ” Two Minutes With…Mark Harootian”
By: Sarah Connell https://www.worcestermag.com/2017/06/22/two-minutes-mark-harootian
PULSE Magazine
July, 2011 “ A Timid Dancer Turned Shining Star”
By: Rachel Shuster http://www.thepulsemag.com/wordpress/2011/07/0711-mark-harootian-a-timid-dancer-turned-shining-star
To The Pointe
April, 2008 – Interview
By: Bud Frawley http://vimeo.com/22601138
Dance Magazine
January, 2007 “Time Out”
By Heather Wisner https://www.dancemagazine.com/time-out-2306867071.html
Rhode Island State Council of the Arts
Publicized comments for Fellowship Award in Choreography, 2007
“Each work had multiple layers of movement and activity, all working together cohesively. There was interest and beautiful movement throughout each piece, making them well rounded and a joy to watch.”
Rhode Island State Council of the Arts
Publicized comments for Fellowship Award in Choreography, 2011
“The Choreography Fellowship Review Panel described Mark’s work as well thought-out and well layered with shifts and transitions that keep the viewer’s interest throughout. They were enthusiastic about awarding the Fellowship to this choreographer whose body of work they praised as “impressive, bold and confident”.
Providence Monthly
March, 2011 “Ballet with Gloves Off”
By: Jaime Remillard https://www.rimonthly.com/ballet-with-gloves-off/
“It’s where company dancer and choreographer Mark Harootian has set ballets to music by artists like Radiohead and Regina Spektor. If you can call a ballet conversational, that’s what Harootian’s are: inviting and unapologetically touching.”
Choreography Reviews
Rodriguez, Johnette. Review of The Daily Grind. The Providence Phoenix, Nov. 2013.
“Mark Morris-like musicality, as almost every step matches a note.”
Morin, Mark. “Up Close On Hope’s First Installment from Festival Ballet Providence.” Review of The Daily Grind. Motif Magazine, 2 Nov. 2013. http://motifri.com/up-close-on-hopes-first-installment-from-festival-ballet-providence/
Rodriguez, Johnette. “Festival Ballet’s Up Close on Hope.” Review of A Spektor of Things. The Providence Phoenix, Nov. 2012.
“Back by popular request is Mark Harootian’s homage to Regina Spektor.”
Morin, Mark. “Dance Up Close.” Review of Identity. Motif Magazine, 2 Apr. 2013.http://motifri.com/dance-up-close-sleeping-beauty/
“Mark Harootian’s Identity, set to the music of heavy metal band Tool, re orchestrated for the piano, this piece has a futuristic feel.”
“ Getting up Close at Festival Ballet.” Review of Set It Up Right. The Providence Phoenix, Feb. 2012.
“Harootian is nothing if not eclectic, often inspired by contemporary music for his ballet pieces, and this is no exception: hints of hip-hop — languorous hip swivels and arms sweeping over heads — meld with graceful turns in toe shoes for a dance that is hypnotically beautiful.”
Morin, Mark. “New Works Debut at Up Close on Hope.” Review of Set It Up Right. Motif Magazine, 16 Feb. 2012. http://motifri.com/new-works-debut-at-up-close-on-hope/
“As with most Harootian works, what he does with the music generally proves to be just as intriguing as his choreography.
Rodriguez, Johnette. “The Providence Phoenix.” Review of The Risk of Trust. The Providence Phoenix, Nov. 2009.
“The other new work that blew viewers away was by Festival dancer Mark Harootian, who has created many memorable pieces for Up Close.”
Rourke, Bryan. “The Providence Journal.” Review of A Spektor of Things. The Providence Journal, Nov. 2008.
“Don’t Fall for the disclaimer work in progress. “ A Spektor of Things” Looked pretty polished at last weekend’s Up Close, On Hope Show at Festival Ballet Providence. The Piece choreographed by Mark Harootian, is one of the nine in this two hour show that ranges from good to very good, with emphasis on the latter. You see classical ballet, pop, jazz and modern dance. In fact you can see each style in one work “A Spektor of Things”.
“Up Close on Hope.” Review of Identity. The Providence Phoenix, Nov. 2008.
“Whatever lies in the abstract movement of this dance, it’s hypnotic to watch.”
“Five Contemporary Ballets in an Intimate Setting .” Review of Armenian Moves. RIDANCE.com, 21 Mar. 2007. http://ridance.com/DanceNews/200703/20070306_FestivalBallet.html
“Harootian noted, “I identify strongly with my Armenian roots. They are a subtle but basic part of who I am today, and finally I am able to incorporate that identity into my career as an artist.”
“FESTIVAL BALLET Up CLOSE, On HOPE II Dance so near You Can Touch It!” Review of Mutable Air. RIDANCE.com,Mar. 2006.
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“Making a break from his earlier jazzy and theatrical works, Mark is making a completely different piece, simple and elegant, taking advantage of the strong, clean training of the Festival Ballet Providence dancers, to create a piece reflecting the feeling of the music with a theme of air.”
“Up Close on Hope Series.” Review of Let It Go For A While. The Boston Phoenix, Nov. 2006.
“ in which he teams with Erica Chipp for a poignant portrayal of the push-pull in a relationship”
“The Providence Phoenix.” Review of Ain’t Misbehavin. The Providence Phoenix, Mar. 2005.
“The Fats Waller piece, “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” was restaged by new company member Mark Harootian from a work he created in 2003 for Utah Ballet,”