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Dance to James Brown music set for Apollo

Posted on March 26, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Autographed James Brown PhotoThe Apollo Theater in Harlem will host a world premiere of a dance performance set to the music of the “Godfather of Soul” James Brown. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Dance And More Dance after Sandy

Posted on November 17, 2012 by | 4 Comments

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: Philadanco at the Joyce

Posted on October 9, 2012 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge

The Philadelphia Dance Company, better know by its acronym Philadanco, concluded their New York season at the Joyce Theater on Sunday October 7.  During the six day run the company presented four ensemble works by four African American choreographers. The works, which spanned over forty years, offered an insightful and entertaining glimpse into the “Black Dance tradition”. The fifteen-member company featured many outstanding individual performers, but the real standout of the season was Philadanco. Continue reading →

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