Category Archives: Dance

SummerStage: Bringing the world’s performing arts to a park near you

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

Perhaps this seems like an obvious statement, but I’ll say it anyway. There is no excuse to be bored in New York City over the summer. No matter what day or night of the week and where you’re located, there’s … Continue reading →

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more music. more dance. more life. more future.

Posted on October 20, 2011 by

As audience members stream into The Kitchen, a multimedia performance venue in Chelsea, they are faced with a striking stage picture that appropriately launches more more more…future, a music/dance piece by Congolese director and choreographer Faustin Linyekula. Four very imposing … Continue reading →

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Music and Dance Meet on Miller Theatre’s Stage: $7 Performance Tickets and a FREE Panel Discussion

Posted on November 4, 2010 by

The New York Choreographic Institute (NYCI) marks its 10th anniversary with its first-ever public performances, right here on campus. Renowned New York City Ballet principal dancers—including Megan Fairchild, Tiler Peck, Wendy Whelan, Joaquin de Luz, and Craig Hall—will perform new … Continue reading →

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Navratri Celebrations in Earl Hall

Posted on October 18, 2010 by

An auspicious event was celebrated in Columbia University’s religious and community service HQ Earl Hall on 16th October. This was one of the events highlighting the increasing number of events from South Asia being celebrated where every Columbian can be … Continue reading →

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Don’t Turn Your Lights On!

Posted on September 29, 2010 by

MIRANDA and SUSAN chat over Greek yogurt. MIRANDA: I LOVE doing my homework for Intermediate French II. SUSAN: Really? Why? MIRANDA: Because I can watch my professor on YouTube while conjugating reflexive verbs! MIRANDA flips open her laptop and shows … Continue reading →

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An Artistic Union…

Posted on April 27, 2010 by

An arranged marriage? An artistic union? A strategic merger? The Dance Theater Workshop and The Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company are currently in discussion about merging artistic forces under a new umbrella organization. This would definitely be a second marriage … Continue reading →

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Born To Dance. Trained To Heal

Posted on March 29, 2010 by

Back in August, I attended an Open Mic night at the Med School campus on 168th Street. My colleague, Julia, and I discussed informally how CUMC students, faculty, and staff could use our programs and how we could support their … Continue reading →

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Tell Me mORCHESIS

Posted on March 26, 2010 by

I know reality television gets criticized much of the time, especially recently with the phenomena of Jersey Shore and MTV shows of a similar ilk. However, I think there is real merit to the reality television shows that revolve around … Continue reading →

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Leave the Dancing to the Medical Professionals

Posted on March 24, 2010 by

Tuesday, CUArts had  front row seats to the P&S Dance Club rehearsal for the Columbia University Medical Center  Spring Dance Showcase. This high-energy group includes over 50 dancers from Columbia University’s graduate programs. The P&S Club comes out of  Columbia University’s College … Continue reading →

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Dancing on the Beach, 1940

Posted on March 12, 2010 by

Are you heading to the beach for Spring Break? Take a cue from your grandparents’ generation: check out this awesome vintage footage from a dance party on Venice Beach. These swing kids are doing Spring Break right! Doubly impressive that … Continue reading →

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