driver of a dancer Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/apps/pb...NEWS01/80827014 Passing this on. Link to comment
cubanmiamiboy Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I hate this kind of news, specially when right around my corner an obscene concrete abomination made to serve the cult of food over consumption-(aka Publix)- twice the size of the Met is under construction... Link to comment
carbro Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 From the article, Kaatsbaan will continue to seek ways to fulfill its mission under any appropriate arrangement. I hope that's possible, that they can find a suitable facility. It's a lovely building, to judge from the photo. What a shame to lose it! I expect we'll be seeing more stories of this nature in the coming months and years. Sad and scary. Link to comment
driver of a dancer Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/apps/pb...EWS01/808280325 A few more details. Link to comment
Amy'sMom Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 From the article, Kaatsbaan will continue to seek ways to fulfill its mission under any appropriate arrangement. I hope that's possible, that they can find a suitable facility. It's a lovely building, to judge from the photo. What a shame to lose it! I expect we'll be seeing more stories of this nature in the coming months and years. Sad and scary. Yes, Kaatsbaan is quite lovely. My daughter was blessed to spend two summers at their intensive, and absolutely loved it. The facilities and grounds are beautiful. What a shame it will be if it goes under. Link to comment
driver of a dancer Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/apps/pb...ONTPAGECAROUSEL More info today Link to comment
carbro Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Thanks, DoaD. Hope lives: Despite the recent move by Kaatsbaan dance center officials to put their 100-acre property on the open market, Bard spokesman Mark Primoff said it is still too early to write-off the college’s attempts to purchase the property. Primoff said the ball is in Kaatsbaan’s court.“I would consider it unlikely that we’re going to come to the same type of agreement that we began negotiating toward,” Primoff said. “But that doesn’t close the door on any other possibilities that come along in the future.” Link to comment
ViolinConcerto Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I know Greg and Bentley, and have visited Kaatsbaan -- before it opened, when they started working on the property. They moved to Dutchess County from a smaller facility in Ulster County in 1996 or 1998. Greg and Bentley are the most determined and persistent people I have ever met, and are totally dedicated to dance. I hope that this latest obstacle doesn't stop them. the dance world really needs them and Kaatsbaan. They need more good people on their side, fighting and supporting them. The Bard deal would be ideal, but if it falls through..... I have the confidence that they will fight on. Link to comment
driver of a dancer Posted September 27, 2008 Author Share Posted September 27, 2008 http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/apps/pb...NEWS01/80926049 Latest update Link to comment
carbro Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Very good news. Thanks again, driver. Link to comment
bart Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Here's the Center's website, for those who would like to know more about what is now at risk. It includes an impressive photo of that vast dance floor, information about their pre-professional intensives, and photos of the dancers who have participated in programs or performed there (click "Artists Gallery"). Kaatsbaan International Dance Center Link to comment
driver of a dancer Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/apps/pb...EWS01/810030323 More info. Link to comment
miliosr Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Update from the latest Kaatsbaan mailer: The New York State Supreme Court of Appeals ruled unanimously on December 15, 2009 in favor of Kaatsbaan International Dance Center and against Rondack Construction Services and its appeal, reaffirming an earlier judicial decision by the Appellate Court for Kaatsbaan in November 2008. The ruling restores ownership to Kaatsbaan of the conservation easement that was sold to a neighbor's LLC by the Duchess County Sheriff's Department in a highly disputed auction in September 2006. The easement borders Tivoli Bays and includes 11 acres of beautiful Hudson River frontage. Link to comment
ViolinConcerto Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 ...and now they need financial support more than ever. Link to comment
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