Tag Archives: Dance

HW Pick: Sword Dancing Performance Dana Center in Harlem

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Be amazed by dancers who weave ceremonial swords into complex configurations as part of this ancient winter celebration. Catch one of the two afternoon performances at the Dana Discovery Center at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Continue reading

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Walter’s World: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

By Walter Rutledge

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The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 2012 season will come to a close on Sunday December 30th. The final four performances offer old favorites, classic Ailey works, and four company premieres and a world première. Continue reading

Maurice Hines Hosts Apollo Club Harlem at the Apollo

The Apollo Theater announced today plans for Apollo Club Harlem, a production that will transform the legendary theater into a nightclub reminiscent of Harlem music clubs of the 1930s and 40s.   Continue reading

Harlem School of the Arts Shoots For The Stars

The Harlem School of the Arts is getting some new star power.

Noted dancer and choreographer Twyla Tharp and Grammy-winning Afro Latin jazz musician Arturo O’Farrill have agreed to be artists in residence at the community school at West 141 Street and St. Nicholas Avenue that teaches after-school programs in dance, music, theatre and visual arts. Continue reading

Charlie Rose Gets His Dougie On At Melba’s (video)!

Charlie Rose has some moves! Or a move, at least. Ha! The CBS anchor got down with a young boy while hanging out at Melba’s in Harlem and tried his best to do the Dougie. Continue reading

Pace Music, Dance, Theatre & Fine Arts 2012 / 2013 Season

Pace University Announces the 2012 / 2013 Season of Continue reading

FREE SWEET ENUFF Dance Party Today!

A quick Hello and Happy Summer from SWEET ENUFF.
Vintage Quality Dance Crew is in the final round of the NIKE sponsored ‘Step It Up’ Competition.  They have chosen to work with SWEET ENUFF as their community outreach project.  The community project counts for 50% of the competition vote. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Raw Material

By Walter Rutledge

Dance New Amsterdam (DNA) presented Raw Material on October 6-7, 2011. This choreographic laboratory showcased the works of five emerging choreographers, each presenting works that were a maximum of ten minutes in length. Continue reading

Harlem Stage With DJ Rich Medina Dance

The photo is from Friday, April 15th, Lil Ricky’s Harlem: Dance Party with DJ Rich Medina at Harlem Stage for emerging choreographers. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Dancer Michelle Fleet

By Walter Rutledge

Some people have the good fortune to know early in life what they aspired to become. I imagine a baby eagle instinctively understands that one day it will soar above the clouds. Dancer Michelle Fleet has been one of these fortunate individuals. As a member of the Paul Taylor Dance Company she is soaring literally by leaps and bounds. Continue reading