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Jennifer Muller / The Works – The White Room

Years ago I read an interview with a musician.  He was asked to name the people who had influenced his work.  He replied that he’d been influenced by every single person he’d ever met. This line has been with me … Continue reading

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Cedar Lake at The Joyce

Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet at The Joyce Theater — Sunday, November 7, 2010 at 7:3o p.m. Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet is one of my favorite companies.  Their dancers are gorgeous and they possess impeccable technique, but what I love most … Continue reading

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DeMa Dance Company’s Bolero Extravaganza

I haven’t had the chance to see any of the rehearsals yet, but work on Yesid Lopez’s new piece for the DeMa Dance Company, Bolero Extravaganza, is well underway.  You can click here to read a little bit more about … Continue reading

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Fred Tomaselli at The Brooklyn Museum

One of the first pieces in the exhibit, whose name I’ve forgotten, is a panoramic view of constellations.  And the stars are labeled.  On the left side, each star is labeled for a species that’s become extinct.  On the right … Continue reading

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The Vicky Simegiatos Dance Company Presents The Nutcracker

I work in two worlds where preparations for December have to be in place at the end of the summer.  I design and sell Holiday Cards and Custom Invitations and people have lots of parties in December.   And I serve … Continue reading

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Batsheva Dance Company at the Joyce

Project 5, choreographed by Ohad Naharin,  featured five dancers.  In four shows during this season, only women performed the dances.  In nine shows, only men performed the dances.  We got to see the men.  I’d have loved to have seen … Continue reading

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