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Walter’s World: Dance Theatre of Harlem (with video)

By Walter Rutledge

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In 2004 America’s barrier breaking ballet company, Dance Theatre of Harlem was forced to suspend operations. This was a considerable loss to the dance world; for over thirty-five years the company had not only filled a void by hiring and training ballet dancers of color, but it debunked the widely held belief that dancers of African decent were physically ill equipped to dance ballet. On Wednesday, April 10 the Dance Theatre of Harlem was officially resurrected at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall, Time Warner Center. Continue reading

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Walter’s World: Dance Theatre of Harlem II

By Walter Rutledge

The Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble, now also known as Dance Theatre of Harlem II, made their New York début on February 7 at the Joyce Theater. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Fire Island Dance Festival 17

By Walter Rutledge
The Fire Island Dance Festival 17 took place on Friday July 15th through Sunday July 17th at the palatial waterfront home of Jon Biondo, Tim Horrman and Ryan Coutu.

The residence located in The Pines was converted into an outdoor theatre, complete with a raised stage and tiered proscenium seating. The three day, four-performance festival is a major component in the fundraising efforts of Dancers Responding To AIDS; a program of Broadway Cares. Continue reading