Category Archives: Karen
Cherry Blossoms and Dancers in Union Square
I would credit these dancers if I knew their names. I love seeing dance performed outdoors. One of the pleasures of living in New York City in spring time is that you never know when you’re going to cross paths … Continue reading
Spring Returns to Bay Ridge
It’s not as if we had much of a winter. And it’s way too early, but Bay Ridge has suddenly burst into bloom. The tiny red buds on the vines grow into beautiful leaves which people have warned me is … Continue reading
David Fernandez’s Some Dance Company
Some Dance Company Choreography by David Fernandez Featuring Stars From New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theatre February 27, 2012 El Museo del Barrio Photos by Jesse Stein Some Dance Company brought stars of New York City Ballet, American … Continue reading
TAKE’s Salaryman
Salaryman TAKE Dance February 10, 2012 Nagelberg Theater – Baruch Performing Arts Center Salaryman is a masterpiece, one that I want my dance friends to see, and one that I’d like to see again and again. Its spirit and imagery … Continue reading
RMBallet presents Intervals – The Ballet Russes Reborn
RMBallet presents Intervals – The Ballet Russes Reborn – Gala Celebration Ballet Arts Studio at City Center January 29, 2012 All photos by Arthur Coopchik RMBallet’s inaugural’s performance introduced an exciting new company of expressive dancers. Their theatrical dance works … Continue reading
Peridance Contemporary Dance Company – Preview Performance
Peridance Contemporary Dance Company Preview Performance Saturday, January 21, 2012 Salvatore Capezio Theater Peridance Contemporary Dance Company has been on hiatus since 2007 as the Peridance Capezio Center went through a transition, moving to new quarters with its own in-house … Continue reading
APAP Showcases at Peridance
APAP Showcases at Peridance – Program A January 8, 2012 The APAP Showcases at Peridance were nothing short of a beautiful dream which introduced me to several companies whom I’m looking forward to following in the future. Program A opened … Continue reading
Make Me Laugh
photos by Karen Shapiro
Un-Settling Occupation – Opening a Conversation
It’s long been my thought that until this nation learns to tell the truth about ourselves, our founding, our history and our current events, we will remain unable to move forward. Some of us believe that the truth must be … Continue reading