By Walter Rutledge
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returned to Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater after a thirteen-year absence, June 12 through June 16 for a total of seven performances. Continue reading
By Walter Rutledge
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returned to Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater after a thirteen-year absence, June 12 through June 16 for a total of seven performances. Continue reading
By Walter Rutledge
This weekend there is dance all over New York. We have dance in Chelsea, Midtown and at Lincoln Center. And in Harlem a diva is honored for a career spanning almost four decades. Here are a few of the many events happen around the city and in our community. Continue reading
Posted in Harlem
Tagged AILEY CITIGROUP THEATER, Alexandra Burke., Alvin Ailey, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Apollo Spring Gala 2013, Apollo Theater, Chaka Khan, David H. Koch Theater, Erykah Badu, jennifer holliday, Jiri Kylian, Lydia Johnson Dance, Mary J. Blige, New York City, Pascal Rioult, Patti Labelle, RIOULT Dance NY, Robert Battle, Ronald K. Brown, Sarah Jessica Parker, Walter Rutledge, Walter's World:
By Walter Rutledge
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
Posted in Harlem, Harlem dance
Tagged Alvin Ailey, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Apollo Spring Gala 2013, Apollo Theater, ArtCrawl, Chaka Khan, David H. Koch Theater, Gierre Godley, Jiri Kylian, Kumble Theater at LIU Brooklyn, La Maison d'Art, Lakai Worrell, LeRoy Neiman Art Center, Malcolm Low, Mary J. Blige, Nijawwon Matthews, Patti Labelle, Robert Battle, Roger C. Jeffrey, Ronald K. Brown, Souls Of Our Feet People of Color Dance Festival, Strivers Gardens Gallery, the Sol Studio, Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center, Tommie- Waheed Evans, Walter Rutledge, Walter's World:
By Walter Rutledge
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
By Walter Rutledge
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
By Walter Rutledge
This weekend spring has finally sprung! As we begin to thaw out from the winter doldrums we find a diverse offering of arts related activities to choose from. Two spectacular dance companies culminate their seasons, culture take to the streets of Harlem, and an opera diva graces the Apollo stage. Here are a few of the many events taking place around the city and in our community. Continue reading
Posted in Harlem
Tagged Apollo Theater, Alvin Ailey, James Reese Europe, Richard Rodgers, Langston Hughes, Mt. Morris Park, Walter Rutledge, judith jamison, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Walter's World:, Ailey II, Troy Powell, Paul Taylor Dance Company, Jessye Norman, Ristorante Settepani, Benoit-Swan Pouffer, Malcolm Low, David H. Koch Theater, Ellington, Johann Sebastian Bach, Hammerstein, Nnenna Freelon, Ask Your Mama, Laura Karpman, “Ask Your Mama: 12 Moods for Jazz”, W.C. Handy, Jessica Lang, Amy Hall Garner, Manhattan School of Music: Harlem Nights, Harlem’s Black and Jewish Music Culture 1890- 1930 Exhibition, Gershwin, John T. Reddick
By Walter Rutledge
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
Posted in Dance, Harlem, Harlem dance
Tagged Africa Now! Artist Talk Panel, Africa Now! Mainstage Concert, Ailey II, Alvin Ailey, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Amy Hall Garner, Apollo Music Café, Benoit-Swan Pouffer, Blitz the Ambassador, David H. Koch Theater, Family Showtime: Freshlyground, Freshlyground, Jessica Lang, judith jamison, Lokua Kanza, Malcolm Low, Marcus Samuelsson, Nneka, The Soil, Troy Powell, Walter Rutledge, Walter's World:
By Walter Rutledge
The second week of the Paul Taylor Dance Company’s New York season continues at the David H. Koch Theater in Lincoln Center tonight. Prior to the start of the season I had the opportunity to sit down with dancer Michelle Fleet. Continue reading
By Walter Rutledge
This weekend there is dance, theater and a chance for the next generation to get a taste of performing on the big stage. We have dance in Lincoln Center, theater on Broadway and auditions in Harlem. Here are a few of the events taking place around the city and in our community. Continue reading