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Walter’s World: Weekend Picks Dance, Music and Fitness

Posted on April 19, 2013 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge

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You would think the city needed a rest after the whirlwind of events last week. This weekend there is dance uptown and in Midtown, music in at the Apollo, and fitness of the of over 40 crowd in Harlem. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Weekend Picks- More Dance for the Holidays

Posted on December 7, 2012 by | 2 Comments

By Walter Rutledge

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As the holiday season swings into full gear dance remains a major influence. The city will soon be besieged by an onslaught of Nutcracker productions some with as much kick as spiked egg nog.  Young dancers will experience the magic of performing for the very first time while a dear friend says goodbye, but not farewell. Here are some of the many events happening around the city and in our community. 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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