The Great White Hope, the film and play are based on the true story of Jack Johnson and his first wife, Etta Terry Duryea and the controversy over their marriage and Duryea’s death by suicide in 1912. Continue reading
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Category: Choreography
2/20/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Geoffrey Holder- A True Renaissance Man (REPOST)
Geoffrey Holder- a true renaissance man. Includes rare footage and interviews with wife Carmen de Lavallade and son Leo Holder. Continue reading
2/20/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Fall Choreography @RubberLegz & James Gregg
Fall, choreography by RubberLegz & James Gregg with music by Bearcubs and FROMTHEZOOFILM- director of photography. Continue reading
2/17/17 SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: A Conversation With Abdiel Jacobsen
Abdiel Jacobsen made his debut with the Martha Graham Dance Company as an apprentice dancing in Errand Into The Maze with world-renowned Russian ballerina Diana Vishneva. Continue reading
2/14/17 O&A NYC DANCE- VALENTINE’S DAY: A Song For You- Dudley Williams/ Choreography Alvin Ailey
In 1972, Alvin Ailey created the elegiac solo Love Songs for dancer Dudley Williams. The sixteen minute solo, composed in three sections includes A Song for You by Donny Hathaway; Poppies by Nina Simone; and He Ain’t Heavy, He’s my Brother by Donny Hathaway. Many thought of the work as the male equivalent of the female solo Cry (1971). Continue reading
2/3/17 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Cry Me a River- Choreography By Andrew Winghart
Cry Me a River: A man writes off his ex lover by manifesting a ‘river’ of female dancers to act as an extension his indifference toward her. Featuring the music of Justin Timberlake, directed and choreographed by Andrew Winghart. Continue reading
1/25/17 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Jimmy Slyde Taps With George Benson On Guitar
Jimmy Slyde taps with George Benson on guitar and drummer Jo Jones. Continue reading
1/19/18 O&A NYC DANCE: Act V (Finale) Martin: A Ballet By Gordon Parks- Mourning Place
The final act takes place after the death of Dr. King . John Jones (Dr Martin Luther King) Sheila Rohan (Rosa Parks) and James E. Murphy (Assassin). Continue reading
1/18/18 O&A NYC DANCE: Martin: A Ballet By Gordon Parks ( Act IV The Assassin)
The Fourth Act of Martin: A Ballet By Gordon Parks starring John Jones as Dr. King, Sheila Rohan as Rosa Park and James E. Murphy as the Assassin.
1/17/18 O&A NYC DANCE: Martin Act III Letter From the Birmingham Jail
Martin Act III: Letter From the Birmingham Jail- Dr. King (John Jones) is arrested and while in jail he writes the now historic letter from the Birmingham Jail. With the help of Rosa Parks (Sheila Rohan) King is able to disseminate his message to the masses. Continue reading
