Author Archives: Karen

Suite Summer Dance Festival

Sunday was the last day of the Suite Summer Festival presented by Leeanne G-Bowley and the In-Sight Dance Company.   I saw the program twice and I was really touched by the dedication of the young dancers and choreographers on the … Continue reading

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Sunday Afternoon With The Yankees

Christmas came early this year.  On Sunday morning, at 10:30, my neighbor called and asked if I’d like to have two free tickets to the Yankee game.  Wow!  How often do you get a phone call like that? This was … Continue reading

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New Video for Bolero Stravaganza by Yesid Lopez and DeMa Dance Company

The DeMa Dance Company will be performing Bolero Stravaganza, choreographed by Yesid Lopez, at the Suite Summer Dance Festival.  The Festival  will take place on July 28, 29 and 30 at 8:00 p.m. and July 31 at 2:00 p.m. The … Continue reading

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DeMa Dance Company Coming To In Sight Suite Summer Festival

Starting to get excited about the In Sight Suite Summer Festival, coming up at the end of July.  The DeMa Dance Company will be performing Bolero Stravaganza, choreographed by Yesid Lopez.   The festival’s press release arrived this afternoon.  I’m not … Continue reading

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American Ballet Theatre’s Swan Lake

Swan Lake American Ballet Theatre June 28, 2011 Even after having spent decades at the theater watching dance concerts, I continue to hold a special place in my heart for American Ballet Theatre’s production of Swan Lake, choreographed by Kevin … Continue reading

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Ballet Nacional de Cuba at BAM

La Magia de la Danza Ballet Nacional de Cuba Brooklyn Academy of Music – June 9, 2011 Ballet Nacional de Cuba performed for four nights at the Brooklyn Academy of Music as part of the Si Cuba Festival, which gave … Continue reading

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Grab – At the Movies – NMAI

There are people who profess to live a spiritual life and who will tell you in chapter and verse about everything that they do to live a spiritual life, and everything that you should do to live a spiritual life. … Continue reading

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Katja Essen’s Skydancer at Indie Screen

It’s said that there isn’t a single high rise building in the New York City skyline that wasn’t touched by the hand of a Mohawk.  For generations, Mohawk ironworkers and high steel workers have taken on the very dangerous job … Continue reading

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Sky Dancer – Film by Katja Essen

I’m so excited to learn about this documentary film, which is coming to the Brooklyn Film Festival in early June.   I just ordered my ticket to see it. Based on what I saw in the trailer, Katja Essen’s Sky … Continue reading

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Danza Contemporanea de Cuba at the Joyce Theater

Danza Contemporanea de Cuba Joyce Theater May 18, 2011 All photos  by Gerardo Iglesias The Si Cuba Festival is currently being celebrated in New York City and will run through June.  It features Cuban visual art, film, music, and a … Continue reading

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