Tag Archives: Paul Taylor Dance Company

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: Weekend Picks Dance, Music and Culture- March 20, 2013

By Walter Rutledge

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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

Walter’s World: Michelle Fleet -Paul Taylor Dance Company

By Walter Rutledge

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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

Walter’s World: Weekend Picks Dance, Theater, and Auditions- March 8, 2013

By Walter Rutledge

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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

Walter’s World: Paul Taylor Dance Company begins Lincoln Center Season

By Walter Rutledge

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Following a record-shattering 2012 inaugural Lincoln Center season the Paul Taylor Dance Company will returns to the David H. Koch Theater from Tuesday, March 5th through Sunday, March 24th. The season will present twenty works spanning seven decades; celebrating Taylor’s artistic achievements from the 1950s through the present day. Continue reading

Smaller Arts Groups Fight For The Spotlight in Harlem

On Tuesday, leaders from several of the city’s cultural institutions spoke about how smaller and mid-sized organizations can attract focus and funding in a city where their larger competitors get the lion’s share of wealth and attention. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Weekend Picks

By Walter Rutledge

The weekend offers opportunities to see dance, enjoy fine dining, or experience art with the kids. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Paul Taylor Dance Company- Roses, The Uncommitted and Esplanade

 By Walter Rutledge

The Paul Taylor Dance Company continues it unprecedented three week Lincoln Center season at the David H. Koch Theater. The Saturday March 23rd program offered three works including The Uncommitted, one of his New York premieres. The evening once again displayed Taylor’s impressive range and creative prowess with works spanning over thirty years. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Aureole Celebrates Aureole

By Walter Rutledge

Paul Taylor’s groundbreaking masterwork Aureole celebrates it’s fiftieth anniversary this season and to mark this milestone renowned Chef Charlie Palmer has created a special menu that will be offered at his Aureole Restaurant throughout the month of March. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Paul Taylor Dance Company

By Walter Rutledge

The Paul Taylor Dance Company 2012 season is now underway at the David H. Koch Theater in Lincoln Center. The three-week season will offer twenty two works including three New York premieres The Uncommitted, Gossamer Gallants, and House of Joy. Continue reading