Tag Archives: Long Island University

Walter’s World: Dance And More Dance after Sandy

By Walter Rutledge

Well I’m back and so are my electricity. The water has finally receded and lower Manhattan and the boroughs are getting back to normal. This weekend the city is dancing uptown downtown and all over town. Here are a few of the events taking place around the city and in our community. Continue reading

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Walter’s World: A Ramp To Paradise- Tribute to the Legendary dance club

By Walter Rutledge

The Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center will present it’s second rendition of A Ramp To Paradise 2 on November 8, 7:30pm at the Kumble Theater located on Long Island University’s downtown Brooklyn Campus. Continue reading

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: The Dance Sons Of Brooklyn

By Walter Rutledge

The second performance of the Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center’s Souls of Our Feet: People of Color Dance Festival took place on Tuesday June 19 at the Kumble Theater located on the downtown campus of Long Island University.  The evening featured works by three male choreographers, Germaul Barnes, Jamal Jackson and Malcolm Low, who have ties to the Brooklyn community. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Souls of Our Feet: People of Color Dance Festival

By Walter Rutledge

The Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center began their 36 annual choreographic showcase on Sunday June 17. The three-day dance series, Souls of Our Feet: People of Color Dance Festival is being held at the Kumble Theater on the downtown Brooklyn campus of Long Island University. Continue reading

Walter’s World: George Faison to Re-stage Tilt for Dance Festival

By Walter Rutledge

Tony and Emmy Award winning choreographer and director George Faison will present a special re-creation of his ballet Tilt for the 36 annual Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center Souls of Our Feet: People of Color Dance Festival. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center Presents Annual Showcase

By Walter Rutledge

The Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center (THPAC) will present their annual choreographers showcase entitled Souls of Our Feet: People of Color Dance Festival at the Kumble Theater located on the downtown Brooklyn campus of Long Island University. The three-day event will take on Sunday June 17, Tuesday June 19 and Wednesday June 20. The Sunday June 17 opening performance is at 7pm, the June 19 and 20 performances begin at 7:30 pm. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Weekend Picks and More

By Walter Rutledge

This is the second weekend of March- Women’s History Month. There are events for families, children and adults, some are free and take place in Harlem. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Purelements: An Evolution in Dance

By Walter Rutledge

 The November 4th and 5th concert of Purelements: An Evolution in Dance lived up to the company moniker. The choreography and the company are an ever-evolving experience in concert dance and dance theatre.  Continue reading

Walter’s World: Purelements: An Evolution in Dance to Celebrate Fifth Anniversary

By Walter Rutledge

In 1981 two crews met for battle at a community center in a Brooklyn housing project. The crews were not battling with guns and knives these crews weapon of choice was break dance moves and hip-hop bravado. Continue reading