Spring Dances
It was a tri-polar night—but in a good way—last weekend, with a trio of high-energy, beautifully crafted works performed by the spectacular members of L.A. Dance Project.
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The 92NY hosted a star-studded evening of dance on March 12th with performances by the Limón, Martha Graham, and Alvin Ailey II companies, as well as contemporary choreographers Omar Román de Jesús, Jamar Roberts, and Hope Boykin. The evening celebrated the opening of “Dance to Belong,” a new exhibit at the 92NY that runs through October commemorating the organization’s 150th anniversary and its essential role in dance history. Introductions for the evening were given by Y CEO Seth Pinsky, chair of the board of directors Jody Gottfried Arnhold, and Misty Copeland, along with video introductions by Governor Kathy Hochul of New York and other local representatives. “It’s a birthday party!” Arnhold said.
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It was a tri-polar night—but in a good way—last weekend, with a trio of high-energy, beautifully crafted works performed by the spectacular members of L.A. Dance Project.
Continue ReadingOn a mild spring night, the New York City Ballet held a similarly temperate Gala performance. The flower arrangements were lovely, the speeches were okay, the two premieres weren’t bad, and the Balanchine excerpt was sturdy. In almost every way, it was an enjoyable—if not overly momentous—night at the ballet.
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