Thunderpuss and Hex Hector & Mac Quayle remixes of songs by Tamia, Jennifer Lopez, Whitney Houston and Madonna. Continue reading
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3/18/15 O&A Wildin Out Wednesday: Borat
Borat Sagdiyev is a fictitious Kazakh journalist travelling through the United States recording real-life interactions with Americans. British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen plays the title character.
3/16/15 O&A Dance: A Conversation With Michelle Fleet- Paul Taylor Dance Company
By Walter Rutledge
Michelle Fleet is a twelve-year veteran of the Paul Taylor Dance Company. Upon graduating from SUNY Purchase (BFA in Dance) Fleet auditioned for Taylor 2 and became a member in the summer of 1999. After two years of “cutting her teeth” she made her debut with the Paul Taylor Dance Company in 2002. Continue reading
3/17/15 O&A Inspirational Tuesday: Love- Remember To Care For Those Who Care For You
There are no perfect fathers. But a father will always love perfectly. Remember to care for those who care for you. Continue reading
3/16/15 O&A Ailey II Presents The World Premiere Of Breakthrough
By Walter Rutledge
Ailey II will begin their New York City season with the world premiere of Breakthrough by French-born choreographer Manuel Vignoulle. The full company modern dance based work, set to the music of Swedish composer Mikael Karlsson, takes place in a world where emotion and personal interaction is forbidden. O&A NYC Magazine had the opportunity to speak to Vignoulle and performer Shay Bland following a rehearsal.
A conversation with choreographer Manuel Vignoulle and Ailey II dancer Shay Bland
Breakthrough (excerpt) Manuel Vignoulle choreographer
The season runs from Tuesday, March 17 through Sunday 22 at the Joyce Theater. For the complete schedule and tickets visit joyce.org.
In Photo: 1) Ailey II 2) Shay Bland and Nathaniel Hunt 3) Chalvar Monteiro and company
Photo Credit: 1) Eduardo Patino 2&3) Adewale Adekanbi
11/13/17 (REPOST) HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: The Hire: Star- A BMW short film starring Madonna
The Hire, an eight short films BMW film series, directed by Guy Ritchie and produced for the Internet in 2001 and 2002. The series starred Clive Owen as the Driver, and featured icons including Madonna, James Brown, Marilyn Manson, Gary Oldman Don Cheadle and Forest Whitaker. The series highlighted the performance aspects of various BMW automobiles.
(Repost) 7/25/21 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Inez Andrews
Inez Andrews sings Mary Don’t You Weep with fellow Caravan members Albertina Walker, Dorothy Norwood, Dolores Washington and Shirley Caesar. And rare footage of a live performance of Let The Church Roll On performed by Andrews and The Andrewettes. Continue reading
3/13/15 O&A Dance: Ailey II Begins New York Season at the Joyce Season March 17
If you had planned on seeing the annual New York City season of Ailey II, March 17 through 22 at the Joyce Theater don’t walk to get your tickets- run! The company’s first independent season at the Joyce has caught fire and the season could be sold out prior to opening night. “We couldn’t be more excited to present our first full season at The Joyce Theater,” says Ailey II Artistic Director Troy Powell. Continue reading
O&A Diva Alert: Iggy Azalea – Trouble ft. Jennifer Hudson
3/13/15 Shall We Dance Friday: Excerpts From The Ballerinas (1987) – Starring Carla Fracci
In The Ballerinas, a sumptuously produced two-part ballet drama, Fracci places her rare artistry in the service of dance history as she recreates roles first premiered by such luminous ballerinas as Marie Taglioni, Emma Livry, Carlotta Grisi, Fanny Elssler, Giuseppina Bozzacchi, Carlotta Brianza, Matilde Kschessinska, Anna Pavlova, Tamara Karsavina and Olga Spessitzeva. Continue reading
