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Ghetto Ballet on HBO
Ghetto Ballet, a very tight well put together documentary (a little of a half hour) which in a relatively short period of time tells a story of four South African youth who have varied aspirations to be “classical” ballet dancers. They are part of a small group of students from Philip Boyd’s...
Posted by Sandy in Actors, Arts, Entertainment and Music, Blogroll, Dance, Dancers, Film, Movies, dvd on 10 28th, 2009 | No Comments
DVD Corner: “Every Little Step”
If you like the theater and/or you dance sing, act – you know about the audition process and how nerve wracking it can be.
“Every Little Step” is a very entertaining documentary about that very same weeding out process – whittling from thousands, down to the very few special people who were...
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre – San Francisco
Saturday, November 7th, one of our most inventive artists and performers will be delighting audience at the Palace of Fine Art
The extremely talented Savion Glover will be performing at the SF Jazz Festival, turning the rhythm of his tap shoes into well appreciated music. Glover’s virtuosity...
The Dance
Unfortunately, when an economy goes sour the first things that get cut are those things that bring you joy, which are in my opinion the only things that matter. The arts, specifically dance, is taking a hit across the country and possibly the world. What we can do about it is to find a way to contribute....
Posted by Sandy in Arts, Entertainment and Music, Creativity, Culture, Dancers, Events, music on 05 2nd, 2009 | No Comments
Atlanta NBAF
Summer is almost here – time to make plans.
Atlanta is hosting its National Black Arts Festival again this year. Starting 7/29, music, dance, film, theater, poetry, literature – the Conga Kings, “Growing the Dream” at the Children’s Education Village, “Brazilian Cool” Gala –...
It’s All In the Music
Leonard Bernstein
The music for ” West Side Story” works so well and it is the reason for me to want to see this new revival. The story everyone will admit is an old story. The dancing is wonderful and the staging magnificent, but it is the music and score that stays with you. I hope the...
Milestone for the Apollo – 75 Years
The Apollo Theater In Harlem
Everyone played the Apollo. I remember leaving school early on Wednesdays and standing on line to get in to see James Brown, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry or the Moonglows. In those days you could sit through and catch a second show which we did often.
A lot of our neighborhood...
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is 50 Years Old
Picture credit: Andrew Eccles
When living in New York, I would receive as a birthday present every December, tickets to a performance of the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater. The event was always trans-formative.
“You must enjoy every moment of this,”
Judith Jamison
Congratulations to Judith Jamison,...
Posted by Sandy in Art, Creativity, Culture, Dance, Dancers, Education, Events, Exhibits, Lecture, Live Performance, Poem, Writers on 07 8th, 2008 | No Comments
National Black Arts Festival – 20th Year!
NBAF *Atlanta - July 18, thru July 27, 2008
Music, dance, film, theater, poetry, literature – all presented here, all celebrating the vibrant life and art of people of color.
There will also be special tributes to Gladys Knight, minus the “Pips”, and Judith Jamison of Alvin Ailey American...
Posted by Bob Martin in Art, Culture, Dance, Dancers, Events, Live Performance on 06 2nd, 2008 | No Comments
African-Festival O8
We went last year and had a great time. For more information call.
623-247-4869 or 623-215-2507
Title: African-Festival O8
Location: Arisona State University West Campus
Description: Celebrate African Music, Dance and Food.
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2008-10-18
End Time: 18:00
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