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Dancer Chat with New York City Ballet’s Emily Kikta

New York City Ballet Dancer Chat with Emily Kikta School of American Ballet September 30, 2011 Photo by Paul Kolnik I can’t say enough good things about the Dancer Chat events that New York City Ballet hosts on selected Friday … Continue reading

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As Seen At The DUMBO Arts Festival – 01

I wish that I could credit this dance company, but I couldn’t find them listed anywhere in the guide to the festival.  Judging by the apparatus, which was a gigantic seesaw that moved according to how the dancers distributed their … Continue reading

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An Evening With New Chamber Ballet

An Evening With New Chamber Ballet City Center Studios Friday, September 9, 2011 Photos by Kristen Lodoen Linder For years, I’d seen the beautiful postcards distributed by New Chamber Ballet in the dance studios of Manhattan.  I really liked the … Continue reading

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Corn Fields of Bay Ridge

One thing that I love about summer time in Bay Ridge is watching this little corn field come to life.  It’s just someone’s front yard and the light isn’t exactly spectacular, but every year they grow beautiful corn. Since I … Continue reading

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Latin Choreographer’s Festival

Latin Choreographers Festival Founded and Directed by Ursula Verduzco Baruch Performing Arts Center Friday, August 5, 2011 All photos by Rachel Neville This year’s Latin Choreographers Festival in New York City delivered some of the most imaginative choreography and heartfelt … Continue reading

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Eiko & Koma – Water

Eiko & Koma’s Water Sunday, July 31, 2011 Paul Milstein Pool, Hearst Plaza at Lincoln Center Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors Festival Eiko & Koma All photos by Sam Kanter Something transformative happens when dance is taken out of the theater, out … Continue reading

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Cool Things – 11.08.05

I’m on my way out, hoping to catch the Latin Choreographers Festival tonight.  Here are a few things that caught my eye this week: Scenes from our backyard “farm”.  Cherry tomatoes, plum tomatoes, red cherry peppers, figs and grapes.  Last … Continue reading

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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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