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Walter’s World: Graham Company Fall and Recovery Benefit

Posted on February 27, 2013 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge

Martha Graham 176 Crop (R-300 S-10x10)

The Martha Graham Dance Company Fall and Recovery benefit took place last night, Tuesday, February 26 at the Joyce Theater. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: New York Theatre Ballet Lifting Children Through The Arts

Posted on November 24, 2012 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge

Plato stated, “Do not train children to learning by force and harshness, but direct them to it by what amuses their minds, so that you may be better able to discover with accuracy the peculiar bent of the genius of each.”
For some young people the harsh reality of homeless has forced them to abandon their dreams. The LIFT Study Program developed by New York Theatre Ballet is helping to discover the genius within. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Weekend Picks Art, Dance and Theatre

Posted on January 14, 2012 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge

January has turned out to be a great month for arts and entertainment for the entire family. The month has featured interactive art experiences, dance, inspiring new theatre and the return of an American classic. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Pre- Holiday Week of Events

Posted on November 30, 2011 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge

After an extended weekend of Thanksgiving dinners and robust shopping this week promises to be an eventful prelude to the holiday season. Dance, Opera and Theater abound throughout the city with many outstanding productions taking place in Harlem. Continue reading →

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Prince Donates $1.5 Million To Harlem Charities

Posted on February 8, 2011 by | 1 Comment

Prince is continuing his mission to pay forward the knowledge and pave the way for the next generation to attain its greatness. The seven-time Grammy award winner bestowed a $1 million line of credit upon the Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) and made special gifts to the Uptown Dance Academy and the American Ballet Theatre during a press conference featuring HCZ’s President and CEO Geoffrey Canada and students from the community-based educational organization. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: The Black Nutcracker

Posted on November 29, 2010 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge

The holiday season is a time special time of the year. It is a time for merriment, when we share meaningful experiences and create lifelong memories with the … Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: ABT Lady of the Camellias

Posted on June 3, 2010 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge

American Ballet Theatre celebrates its 70th Anniversary this season, and included in the festivities is the company premiere of John Neumeier’s Lady Of The Camellias. The full-length ballet is based on the novel and stage play La Dame aux Camelias by Alexandre Dumas fils. The ballet was originally choreographed for the Stuttgart Ballet in 1978, a year after the death of Artistic Director John Cranko. Thanks to Mr. Neumeier’s ingenious staging and engaging choreography this masterwork immediately sweeps one into the opulent and romantic world of 19th century Paris. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: ABT to premiere Lady Of The Camellias

Posted on May 21, 2010 by | 1 Comment

By Walter Rutledge

American Ballet Theatre will present John Neumeier’s Lady of the Camellias during the their season at the Metropolitan Opera House in Lincoln Center; the season began on Monday May 17 and runs through July 10. The ballet will receive its company premiere on Tuesday May 25 and is one of the highlights presented during the celebration of the company’s seventieth anniversary year. Lady of the Camellias will be presented for eight performances May 25th through May 27th and June 4th to June 7th.

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