In 1988 Bette Midler, co-starred with Barbara Hershey in the film Beaches. The accompanying soundtrack remains Midler’s all-time biggest selling disc, reaching No. 2 on Billboard‘s album chart and with U.S. sales of four million copies. It featured her biggest hit, Wind Beneath My Winds, which went to No. 1 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 and achieved Platinum status. Midler won her third Grammy Award for Record of the Year. Continue reading
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Wildin Out Wednesday: Benny Hill in New York Special – How to Meet Beautiful Women
O&A Saturday Dance Bonus: 1976 Television Debut of Mikhail Baryshnikov
Mikhail Baryshnikov’s 1976 United States television debut live from Wolf Trap. The performance also featured Gelsey Kirkland and Marianna Tcherkassky in Coppelia (pas de deux), Le spectre de la Rose, Vestris and Don Quixote (pas de deux). Continue reading
9/1/17 (REPOST) O&A NYC Shall We Dance Friday: Jennifer Gelfand in Vortex Section from Alvin Ailey’s The River
Jennifer Gelfand performs the Vortex section of Alvin Ailey’s The River. Originally set on American Ballet Theatre in 1970 the work was performed by Gelfand during a tour entitled Vortex section of Alvin Ailey’s The River. Fernando Bujones and Stars of the Boston Ballet in 1993. The work was set to music by Duke Ellington. Continue reading
O&A With Rita Rubino: Building Beautiful July 4th Buffets
By Rita Rubino
Okay, it’s party day. You’ve worked for days, maybe weeks cleaning the house, emptying the refrigerator, slaving over a hot stove or grill. Why not make the most of you food display? You can build a beautiful buffet with ordinary items from around the house. Continue reading
Memorial Service For Mary Anthony
By Walter Rutledge
A memorial service will be held for modern dance pioneer Mary Anthony on Sunday July 13, 2:30pm at Judson Memorial Church, 55 Washington Square South. Continue reading
Inspirational Tuesday: The Dalai Lama’s 18 Rules For Living
1/8/17 O&A NYC: Gospel Artist Makes Medical Discovery (reprint)
By Walter Rutledge
Once again a Bible Bigot, this time Kim Burrell, has misused scripture to preach hate and exclusion. The article below originally appeared in Harlem World Magazine in the summer of 2010 shortly after the Deitrick Haddon/Tonex twitter scandal broke. For years the gospel industry had made subtle references and caddy “humorous” comments about Tonex’s flamboyant gospel stage show. But there was nothing subtle about their reaction when Tonex decided to live in his own truth. Continue reading
Caribbean Dance Class to Celebrate Lavinia Williams Yarborough: Dancer, Educator & Anthropologist
By Walter Rutledge
On Sunday, June 29th, 3pm, the 10th annual memorial class in honor of the late Lavinia Williams Yarborough will take place, at the Rod Rodgers Dance Studio, 62 E 4th Street. The class will be conducted by Williams long-time student, teaching assistant Noel Nantambu Hall. A reception will follow from 5pm to 6 pm. Continue reading
Dance Of The Village Elders Perform at Ailey School
By Walter Rutledge
Dance of the Village Elders, a dance and fitness class designed for senior citizens, will hold their end of year demonstration and performance on Tuesday, July 1, 6:30pm at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Joan Weill Center for Dance, 455 West 55 Street at 9th Avenue in Studio 5A/5B. The 60-minute presentation will include a demonstration of the fitness training and movement program, the audience is encouraged to join in. Continue reading