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Walter’s World: Graham Company Fall and Recovery Benefit Tonight

Posted on February 26, 2013 by | 1 Comment

By Walter Rutledge

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“My dancers never fall to simply fall. They fall to rise.” These are the words of legendary choreographer Martha Graham, but recent events have turned them into the message of oracle Martha Graham. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Martha Graham Dance Company Performs at The Joyce

Posted on February 19, 2013 by | 1 Comment

By Walter Rutledge

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On April 18, 1926 Martha Graham debuted her first independent concert at the 48th Street Theatre. The concert consisted of eighteen short solos and trios all choreographed by Graham. The 87th season of the world’s senior contemporary dance company Myth and Transformation begins Wednesday, February 20th. The company will present 15 performances through Sunday, March 13th at the Joyce Theater. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Fire Island Dance Festival 17

Posted on August 1, 2011 by | 1 Comment

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 →

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