Tag 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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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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Dancing Without Legs

Posted on March 5, 2010 by

David Toole has no legs. But that hasn’t stopped him from dancing. Toole was a longtime member of CandoCo Dance Company and now holds workshops and performances around the world. This video of him dancing is amazing. Absolutely beautiful. Toole … Continue reading →

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The Grocery Dance

Posted on February 12, 2010 by

You don’t need a ballroom, a club, or a dance studio to bust out some moves. This gentleman shows us that anywhere can become a performance space – even a grocery store. You can even get your shopping done while … Continue reading →

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I’ve Got My February-Flamenco-Love to Keep Me Warm!

Posted on February 11, 2010 by

February has become my absolute favorite month of the entire year.  It’s better than Christmas, it’s better than my birthday, and I don’t even care that it’s freezing outside!  What, you might ask, is the reason for this obsession?  Why, … Continue reading →

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An All American Montage

Posted on January 19, 2010 by

When I hear the title, American Document I think Gettysburg Address, Declaration of Independence… I think of John Adams and George Washington, of white wigs and muskets. I do not think of a modern dance/theater piece. But that is exactly … Continue reading →

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Culture To Go Guides – A Night On The Town(s)

Posted on December 21, 2009 by

Twas the night after presents… Your cousins had gone. You had sat at the kid’s table. What had gone wrong? Twas then you remembered And you knew where to start. You had your Culture To Go Guides, Which offered you…ART … Continue reading →

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Take A Chance On Me

Posted on September 1, 2009 by

Being a part of an arts organization or production is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. I say this totally objectively as someone who has been involved in more theatrical productions than I can count. There’s just … Continue reading →

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