“What do you mean, he could sing a building?” A friend from architecture school was suddenly interested when he found out that I was working as a draftsman for Edgar Tafel, one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s original apprentices at Taliesin. … Continue reading
Last month, I read of the passing of a favorite ballet teacher, Nansi Clement. I am so overwhelmed with emotion when I remember what it meant to me to be in her classes, in her presence, and under the roof … Continue reading
Take Dance Brynt Beitman, Jill Echo, John Eirich, Kile Hotchkiss, Gina Ianni, Takehiro Ueyama, Marie Zvosec with Guest Artists Orion Duckstein, Nana Tsuda, Miki Orihara and Amy Young There and Here Schimmel Center at Pace University March 27, 2015 Photos … Continue reading
Kodo One Earth Tour Mystery BAM Howard Gilman Opera House March 20, 2015 Beginning in the darkness, in an atmosphere of quiet ceremony, then gradually building over the course of the evening into an explosion of power that rocked the … Continue reading
Carmen de Lavallade As I Remember It – New York City Premiere February 20, 2015 Baryshnikov Arts Center All Photos by Stephanie Berger . As I Remember It is a celebration of a life given to the arts, as told … Continue reading
Panel Discussion with Dance Iquail Riverside Theatre February 2, 2015 . On February 13th and 14th, Dance Iquail will be presenting a ballet titled Black Swan at the Ailey Citigroup Theater. Executive and Artistic Director Iquail Shaheed and Harlem Arts … Continue reading
Mariinsky Ballet Swan Lake BAM Howard Gilman Opera House January 21, 2015 All photos by Jack Vartoogian courtesy of BAM . Of all the ballets that I’ve ever seen, Swan Lake remains my favorite. Having the opportunity to see the … Continue reading
Premiere Division January 4, 2015 – Matinee The Winter Show DiCapo Opera Theatre . Premiere Division’s Winter Show delivered well crafted performances of three story ballets choreographed by Artistic Director Nadege Hottier. . The Little Match Girl was heart breaking … Continue reading
The Vicky Simegiatos Dance Company presents The Nutcracker A full length classical ballet Historic St. George Theatre – 35 Hyatt Street – Staten Island 2 blocks from the Ferry Sunday, December 21, 2014 – 1:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. Tickets … Continue reading
Italian International Dance Festival October 24, 2014 Julia Richman Theater . The Italian International Dance Festival presented an abbraccio dell’arte (embrace of art) featuring dance companies from Italy and New York which are directed by Italian artists. The festival’s Artistic … Continue reading
