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Walter’s World: Carolyn Adams- Dancer, Educator, and Harlem Preservationist

By Walter Rutledge

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Carolyn Adams danced with the Paul Taylor Dance Company for seventeen years. To hear Adams describe the experience one quickly realizes that despite the fact that she no longer performs, she remains a Taylor dancer for life. Continue reading

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Walter’s World: Black Buddha premieres Friday

By Walter Rutledge

Germaul Barnes/Viewsic Expressions Dance and Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts will present Black Buddha. The interdisciplinary choreo-theater full evening work will be offered for two performances on Friday, September 21, and Saturday, September 22; 7:30 p.m. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Lloyd Knight- Martha Graham Dance Company

By Walter Rutledge

 Martha Graham once said, “Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion.” The reason truly memorable performances reach across the footlight to connect with the audience, is because the performer is imbued with something extra. It is an almost unexplainable sharing that takes place from one soul, one spirit, to the members of audience. It is an honesty that transcends artistic discipline, language and occasionally even time. When I think of artists who have this special gift of communication, I think of Lloyd Knight. Continue reading