Mathman & Toutestgrace,
I too was sad when Kwan quit working with Nichol. They created countless masterpieces in my mind. Nichol's work is probably my favorite among choreographers. But, I think Kwan did the right thing. Even though "Schez" wasn't the break-out change that everybody expected or wanted to see...at least Michelle tried to take a step out. Lori's work was beautiful, but I think she and Michelle had reached a point where it was difficult to produce programs that came accross as fresh and innovative. However, maybe both have grown in different directions now and have some experience that wasn't there before. I'd be all for seeing at least one more Nichol choreographed Kwan program, short or long! "EOE" still has no rival in my mind!