Category Archives: Harlem dance

Dance/NYC Launches New Yorkers for Dance (video)

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Yesterday, at an event hosted at The Ailey Studios, Dance/NYC launched a new visibility campaign, New Yorkers for Dance. Continue reading

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Walter’s World: June Hightlights, Dance, Art, Music and a Diva Honored – June 1, 2013 (with video)

By Walter Rutledge

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There are some really important events taking place during the month of June. We wanted to share a few highlights in advance with you, because some of these events will sell out quickly, and a one weekend acknowledgement may not give you enough time to acquire tickets. Continue reading

FREE Auditions for Young Talented Dancers, Sunday, May 19

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Harlem School of the Arts will hold auditions for its highly selective 2013-2014 pre-professional dance program. Continue reading

Lindy Hop, Meet Hand Dance Luncheon In Harlem

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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

Walter’s World: Weekend Picks – Dance, Jazz and Art; May 10, 2013 (with video)

By Walter Rutledge

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There is enough variety this weekend, for you to share with that special lady in your life . This weekend there is dance in Brooklyn and Chelsea, Jazz in Harlem and art on Sugar Hill and the Westside. Here are a few of the many events taking place around the city and in our community.  Continue reading

Harlem Swing Dance In Harlem Lives (video)

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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

Walter’s World: Dance Theatre of Harlem (with video)

By Walter Rutledge

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In 2004 America’s barrier breaking ballet company, Dance Theatre of Harlem was forced to suspend operations. This was a considerable loss to the dance world; for over thirty-five years the company had not only filled a void by hiring and training ballet dancers of color, but it debunked the widely held belief that dancers of African decent were physically ill equipped to dance ballet. On Wednesday, April 10 the Dance Theatre of Harlem was officially resurrected at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall, Time Warner Center. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Netherlands Dans Theater

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

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

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

Walter’s World: Weekend Picks, Dance- April 5, 2013

By Walter Rutledge

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This weekend dance takes the lead. We have modern dance in Chelsea, dance theatre on the westside, daredevil acrobatics in Williamsburg and an icon returns to Lincoln Center.  Here are a few of the many events taking place around the city and in our community. Continue reading