dirac Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 A review of Ballet Collective by Leigh Witchel for dancelog.nyc. Quote De Jesús’ choreography had the stripped-down, neutral quality of Cunningham, but that didn’t work for everyone dancing. Villarini-Vélez’ movement looked indefinite without looking as if that were the point. Devin Alberda’s solo that followed gave him much less trouble. His timing was interesting, and he worked closer to what he had done with Pam Tanowitz, and that accommodates a ballet-trained body...... Link to comment
dirac Posted December 26, 2023 Author Share Posted December 26, 2023 An article for parents on the best age for children to start ballet lessons. Quote The short answer is: whenever your child is interested in starting. Some ballet academies offer classes as early as age 2, so if you think your toddler would enjoy getting to move around to some music, sign them up. They’re literally called “movement classes” at most dance studios, says Suzanne Lopez, Abbott Academy director at the Joffrey Academy of Dance. Link to comment
dirac Posted January 14 Author Share Posted January 14 Former Kansas City Ballet dancer Robert Skafte is murdered while working behind the counter at a grocery store. Quote Skafte was a member of the Kansas City Ballet from 1984 to 1994, where he worked under artistic director Todd Bolender. He later moved to Minneapolis and danced for Ballet of the Dolls. Link to comment
dirac Posted January 14 Author Share Posted January 14 A review of Ballet Collective by Leigh Witchel for dancelog.nyc. Quote Troy Schumacher has always been meticulous in process and preparation. The company he leads, Ballet Collective, performed a second season at Trinity Commons, and even though he crossed his Ts and dotted his Is, things happen that no one can control. Sometimes, that’s all right. On the final performance, a sudden minor injury gave rise to a lovely solo. Link to comment
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