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The Dance Enthusiast Asks
Stepping into Iconic Dance Roles: Twyla Tharp Dance's Kara Chan on "The Fugue" (Part II)
In Stepping into Iconic Dance Roles: Twyla Tharp Dance's Kara Chan on The Fugue (Part II), "There isn’t music in this piece, so it takes a tremendous amount of focus," says Kara Chan. Read more
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Impressions
IMPRESSIONS: Maria Bauman/MBDance's "dying and dying and dying" at Gibney Dance
In IMPRESSIONS: Maria Bauman/MBDance's dying and dying and dying at Gibney Dance, "This heartfelt work with such rich music, text, rhythm, and dance should be welcomed around the world." Deirdre Towers, New York. Read more
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The Dance Enthusiast Asks
Stepping into Iconic Dance Roles: Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch's Helena Pikon and Breanna O'Mara (Part I)
In Stepping into Iconic Dance Roles: Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch's Helena Pikon and Breanna O'Mara, "When I first saw [Café Müller] in 1978, it shocked me. I felt that I can understand this kind of work, but couldn’t explain it in words. It touched me deeply," says Pikon. Read more
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Day in the Life of Dance
The Dance Enthusiast Hits The Beach to Sasha Okshteyn's Beach Sessions Presentation of Madeline Holland's "Arena"
In The Dance Enthusiast Hits The Beach to Sasha Okshteyn's Beach Sessions Presentation of Madeline Holland's Arena, "A woman in a flowing pink dress mimics the gestures of the dancers; sometimes, children run to play in the performance space." Theo Boguszewski, Rockaway Beach. Read more
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From The Press
Dance News: Cumbe Center for African and Diaspora Dance Finds New Home at RestorationArt
In Dance News: Cumbe Center for African and Diaspora Dance Finds New Home at RestorationArt, “The opening of Cumbe’s studio at RestorationART will be like a ‘homecoming’ for its students” — Executive Director of Cumbe Jimena Martinez. Read more
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From The Press
Dance News: New Downtown Brooklyn Arts Management Fellowship Spearheaded by BRIC, Mark Morris Dance Group, MoCADA, TFANA
In the pilot year, beginning in September, seven Fellows—Sarah Branch, Kiana Carrington, Linda Diaz, Donnay Edmund, Claire Kim, Alexandria Ryahl and Alexa Smithwrick—will work with and be mentored by arts managers from the cohort of four organizations. Read more
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From The Press
Dance News: The Chocolate Factory Acquires $3.8M Permanent Home in Long Island City, Queens
“Queens has developed quite the reputation for its unique culture and arts scene. Cultural institutions like The Chocolate Factory help contribute to our vibrant cultural life and economic vitality. I look forward to seeing all the new ways The Chocolate Factory will work with local artists and benefit our Queens community.” —New York State Senator Michael Gianaris Read more
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From The Press
Dance News: The Dancers' Resource Support Group for Injured Dancers Resumes Weekly Sessions on September 14th, 2017 at The Actors Fund
If you or anyone in your dance community is facing the physical and emotional challenges of healing from an injury or illness, refer to and pass along the following information: The Dancers’ Resource’s support group for injured dancers will be resuming its weekly sessions on September 14. Read more
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From The Press
Dance News: The Bessies Announce 2017 Lifetime Achievement and Outstanding Service to the Field of Dance Awards
“Jawole Willa Jo Zollar's revolutionary insight into curating and her dedication to nurturing dance artists, particularly women choreographers of color, continues to transform and expand the dance landscape. Eva Yaa Asantewaa's illuminating writing and her multifaceted and engaged support for the wide range of dance artists in the city are truly a service to our field, and we are so excited to be celebrating her.” —Lucy Sexton, Executive Director of The Bessies Read more
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From The Press
Dance/Art News: Cennarium presents PROMENADE, the First Ever Streamed Performing Arts Festival which Kicks Off On September 15, 2017
“Movies, television shows and music are readily available online; as content is increasingly consumed digitally, we want to make the performing arts just as accessible as other forms of entertainment.” —Themis Gomes, CEO of Cennarium. Read more
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The Dance Enthusiast Asks
Stepping into Iconic Dance Roles: Twyla Tharp Dance's Kara Chan on "The Fugue" (Part II)
In Stepping into Iconic Dance Roles: Twyla Tharp Dance's Kara Chan on The Fugue (Part II), "There isn’t music in this piece, so it takes a tremendous amount of focus," says Kara Chan. Read more
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Impressions
IMPRESSIONS: Maria Bauman/MBDance's "dying and dying and dying" at Gibney Dance
In IMPRESSIONS: Maria Bauman/MBDance's dying and dying and dying at Gibney Dance, "This heartfelt work with such rich music, text, rhythm, and dance should be welcomed around the world." Deirdre Towers, New York. Read more
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The Dance Enthusiast Asks
Stepping into Iconic Dance Roles: Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch's Helena Pikon and Breanna O'Mara (Part I)
In Stepping into Iconic Dance Roles: Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch's Helena Pikon and Breanna O'Mara, "When I first saw [Café Müller] in 1978, it shocked me. I felt that I can understand this kind of work, but couldn’t explain it in words. It touched me deeply," says Pikon. Read more
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Day in the Life of Dance
The Dance Enthusiast Hits The Beach to Sasha Okshteyn's Beach Sessions Presentation of Madeline Holland's "Arena"
In The Dance Enthusiast Hits The Beach to Sasha Okshteyn's Beach Sessions Presentation of Madeline Holland's Arena, "A woman in a flowing pink dress mimics the gestures of the dancers; sometimes, children run to play in the performance space." Theo Boguszewski, Rockaway Beach. Read more
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From The Press
Dance News: Cumbe Center for African and Diaspora Dance Finds New Home at RestorationArt
In Dance News: Cumbe Center for African and Diaspora Dance Finds New Home at RestorationArt, “The opening of Cumbe’s studio at RestorationART will be like a ‘homecoming’ for its students” — Executive Director of Cumbe Jimena Martinez. Read more
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From The Press
Dance News: New Downtown Brooklyn Arts Management Fellowship Spearheaded by BRIC, Mark Morris Dance Group, MoCADA, TFANA
In the pilot year, beginning in September, seven Fellows—Sarah Branch, Kiana Carrington, Linda Diaz, Donnay Edmund, Claire Kim, Alexandria Ryahl and Alexa Smithwrick—will work with and be mentored by arts managers from the cohort of four organizations. Read more
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From The Press
Dance News: The Chocolate Factory Acquires $3.8M Permanent Home in Long Island City, Queens
“Queens has developed quite the reputation for its unique culture and arts scene. Cultural institutions like The Chocolate Factory help contribute to our vibrant cultural life and economic vitality. I look forward to seeing all the new ways The Chocolate Factory will work with local artists and benefit our Queens community.” —New York State Senator Michael Gianaris Read more
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From The Press
Dance News: The Dancers' Resource Support Group for Injured Dancers Resumes Weekly Sessions on September 14th, 2017 at The Actors Fund
If you or anyone in your dance community is facing the physical and emotional challenges of healing from an injury or illness, refer to and pass along the following information: The Dancers’ Resource’s support group for injured dancers will be resuming its weekly sessions on September 14. Read more
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From The Press
Dance News: The Bessies Announce 2017 Lifetime Achievement and Outstanding Service to the Field of Dance Awards
“Jawole Willa Jo Zollar's revolutionary insight into curating and her dedication to nurturing dance artists, particularly women choreographers of color, continues to transform and expand the dance landscape. Eva Yaa Asantewaa's illuminating writing and her multifaceted and engaged support for the wide range of dance artists in the city are truly a service to our field, and we are so excited to be celebrating her.” —Lucy Sexton, Executive Director of The Bessies Read more
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From The Press
Dance/Art News: Cennarium presents PROMENADE, the First Ever Streamed Performing Arts Festival which Kicks Off On September 15, 2017
“Movies, television shows and music are readily available online; as content is increasingly consumed digitally, we want to make the performing arts just as accessible as other forms of entertainment.” —Themis Gomes, CEO of Cennarium. Read more
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