By Walter Rutledge
Three Black Kings was the last dance and music collaboration between choreographer Alvin Ailey and composer/musician Duke Ellington. Continue reading
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Category Archives: Dance
4/25/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Rosa Mae- Charmaine Hunter and Me
By Walter Rutledge
Charmaine Hunter, former Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) principal dancer, was in New York City this weekend for the New York season of DTH. We had a chance to talk and the conversation turned to the time we danced together with the Nanette Bearden Contemporary Dance Theatre. Continue reading
4/24/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Ballet Men
Australian Ballet dancers Adam Bull, Christopher Rodgers-Wilson, Cameron Hunter and Cristiano Martino talk about the highs and lows of the profession and show off their beautiful technique. Continue reading
4/21/17 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE: Forces- Jamel Gaines and Creative Outlet Dance Theatre of Brooklyn
Jamel Gaines and Creative Outlet Dance Theatre of Brooklyn (with guest artists) presents dance theatre, which combines elements of theater, spoken word/poetry, moving image and live music. Gaines uses dance to address social and cultural issues. Continue reading
4/20/17 O&A NYC DANCE: A Conversation With Francesca Harper
By Walter Rutledge
Choreographer Francesca Harper discusses her new ballet System prior to the New York premiere by Dance Theatre of Harlem on Friday, April 20th at New York City Center.
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4/18/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Svetlana Zakharova The Dying Swan
Svetlana Zakharova performs Fokine’s The Dying Swan at the July 2015 Ballet Gala a La Scalla. Continue reading
4/17/17/ O&A NYC DANCE: Fighting Gravity
“When Light Ceases To Exist And Darkness Consumes the Theater Three Glowing Figures Materialize From The Void.”
Fighting Gravity
4/15/17 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Dead Can Dance- Song of the Stars (Pina version)
Dead Can Dance is an English-Australian musical project that formed in 1981 in Melbourne by Lisa Gerrard and Brendan Perry. Song of the Stars dedicated To The Memory Of Pina Bausch. Continue reading
3/14/17 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Land Of All- MN Dance Company
Land Of All Choreographed and conceived and performed by Michal Rynia and Nastja Bremec for MN Dance Company with music by WOODKID.
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4/12/17 O&A NYC EVENT: Brooklyn Museum Honors Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz
By Walter Rutledge and Adewale Adekanbi
On Monday April 3rd the Brooklyn Museum held its annual Brooklyn Artists Ball. The event celebrates Brooklyn’s creative community and supports the institution’s many year-round programs; and is also the largest annual fundraising gala at the Brooklyn Museum. This year’s event honored singer/songwriters and husband and wife Alicia Keys and Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean. Continue reading
