Category Archives: Dance

Lindy Hop, Meet Hand Dance Luncheon In Harlem

Posted on May 11, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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Here is a great group photograph of the “Lindy Meets Hand Dance,” taken on May 10th, 2013 in Harlem. Continue reading →

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Harlem Swing Dance In Harlem Lives (video)

Posted on May 6, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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Harlem Swing Dance Society (THSDS) in Harlem, NY in hosting a three-day cultural exchange between the Hand Dance community of Washington, DC and the Lindy Hop community of Harlem, New York. Continue reading →

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Harlem Bishop Robert Lawson 1883 – 1961 (video)

Posted on April 15, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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A Man With A Divine Vision

“Let me live in the house by the side of the road and be a friend to man.”

Robert Lawson was born on May 5, 1883 in New Iberia, La. In 1913, Lawson was a well-educated and ambitious young man, considering a career in law, when he suddenly took ill. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Netherlands Dans Theater

Posted on April 13, 2013 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge

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Netherlands Dans Theater performed at the Koch Theater, Lincoln Center Wednesday April 10 through Friday April 12. The 30-member company under the leadership of Artistic Director Paul Lightfoot has not performed in New York for almost a decade. The high level of artistry from both the dancers and choreographers made it worth the wait. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Dance and Theater April 10, 2013 (with video)

Posted on April 10, 2013 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge

Dance Theatre of Harlem II in Donald Byrd's Contested Space Photo by Rachel Neville

We are putting this issue out early because of the number of special events happening this week. We have two dance companies both returning to New York after lengthy absences, modern day in midtown, artistic collaborations in Harlem and a musical opening on Broadway. Continue reading →

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School of American Ballet to Hold Auditions in Harlem

Posted on March 29, 2013 by | 1 Comment

SABcommunity1The School of American Ballet (SAB), the country’s most prominent ballet academy, will hold special free auditions for boys and girls ages 6 to 10 in Harlem on Friday, April 26, at Harlem School of the Arts, 645 St. Nicholas Avenue.  Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Weekend Picks and Beyond- March 29, 2013 (with video)

Posted on March 28, 2013 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge

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This first weekend of spring offers many diverse arts events. We have dance in Midtown and Chelsea, theatre on the Westside, film in the Village, and introducing the stars of tomorrow in Harlem. Continue reading →

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The First Moonwalk By Bill Bailey At The Apollo Theatre in Harlem 1955

Posted on March 25, 2013 by | Leave a comment

This is one of the first ever moonwalks on film Bill Bailey tapping to a rather quiet instrumental version of the Larks’ hit “The World is Waiting for Sunrise” performed by the Paul Williams Quartet. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Ailey II begins second week

Posted on March 19, 2013 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge

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The second week of Ailey II 2013 New York season continues tonight at the Ailey Citigroup Theater located at 405 West 55th Street. The highly anticipated first season of Artistic Director Troy Powell runs through Sunday March 24th. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Dance and Music- March 15, 2013

Posted on March 15, 2013 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge

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This weekend dance and music dominates the artistic landscapes. We have a modern dance master at Lincoln Center, a brilliant dance repertory company in midtown and music that bridges the diaspora in Harlem. Here are a few of the many events taking place in our city and around our community. Continue reading →

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