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5/29/17 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: She’s A Maniac- Flashdance
Maniac, from the 1983 film Flashdance appears during an early scene in Flashdance and is used as the backing track of a montage sequence showing Alex (Jennifer Beals) training strenuously in her converted warehouse. Continue reading
5/25/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Kyle Abraham at TEDxMet
Kyle Abraham performed at TEDxMET on October 19, 2013. Here Abraham shares his special gift of combining dance and urban pathos to create classic abstract storytelling. Continue reading
5/23/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Rudolph Nureyev and Denise Jackson- Spectre de la Rose
Le Spectre de la rose (English: The Spirit of the Rose) about a young girl who dreams of dancing with the spirit of a souvenir rose from her first ball. Continue reading
5/22/17 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Fame (1980)- Irene Cara
Fame (1980) follows a group of students from their auditions to their freshman, sophomore, junior and senior years at New York City’s High School of Performing Arts. The movie directed by Alan Parker and written by Christopher Gore addresses many social taboos including teen pregnancy, abortion, homosexuality and illiteracy. Continue reading
5/15/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Chuck Davis- 80 Faces/ American Dance Festival
Dr. Chuck Davis, the Artistic Director of the African American Dance Ensemble, discusses his early days of “reaching in” to the community through ADF’s outreach program and of the creation of his company in 1980 after ADF’s move to Durham. In honor of Dr. Davis, we would like to remind everyone of his credo, “peace, love, and respect for everybody.” Continue reading
5/12/17 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: A Conversation With Pascal Rioult
Choreographer Pascal Rioult and O&A NYC Editor-In-Chief Walter Rutledge discussed the upcoming New York City season of RIOULT Dance at the Joyce Theater May 31 thru June 4. Continue reading
5/10/17 O&A NYC DANCE: NewSteps 2017 Meet The Choreographer- Mary Grace McNally
NewSteps, a choreographer’s series, will present five works by eight choreographers and collaborators. This final installment highlights choreographer Mary Grace McNally. The remaining dance makers include Molly Mingey, Ryan Pliss, Deborah Gladstein/Helen Yee, Quinn Dixon and Bree Nasby. The series will take place May 11 through 13 at the Chen Dance Center 70 Mulberry Street. Continue reading
5/8/17 O&A NYC DANCE: NewSteps Meet The Choreographers (Part Four) Molly Mingey
NewSteps, a choreographer’s series, will present five works by eight choreographers and collaborators. Part four highlights choreographer Molly Mingey. The remaining dance makers include Ryan Pliss, Deborah Gladstein/Helen Yee, Mary Grace McNally, Quinn Dixon and Bree Nasby. The series will take place May 11 through 13 at the Chen Dance Center 70 Mulberry Street. Continue reading
5/7/17 O&A NYC DANCE: NewSteps Meet The Choreographers- Ryan Pliss
NewSteps, a choreographer’s series, will present five works by eight choreographers and collaborators. The emerging dance makers include Ryan Pliss, Deborah Gladstein/Helen Yee, Mary Grace McNally, Molly Mingey, Quinn Dixon and Bree Nasby. The series will take place May 11 through 13 at the Chen Dance Center 70 Mulberry Street. Continue reading
