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5/27/15 O&A Dance:City College Center for the Arts honors Carmen de Lavallade

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By Walter Rutledge 

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City College Center for the Arts hosted their Inaugural Awards Benefit celebrating The Arts and Artists on May 4th at Aaron Davis Hall. Maurice DuBois, CBS 2 Anchor served as Master of Ceremonies and Terrance McKnight, WQXR Evening Host, presented the Awards to Carmen de Lavallade for Lifetime Achievement in Dance, Gina Prince-Bythewood for Artistic Achievement in Film, Arturo O’Farrill for Artistic Achievement in Music, and Alexa Ray Joel with the Inspiration to Youth Award. The evening included a Celebration Concert by three- time Grammy winning artist Arturo O’Farrill and his Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra. “Uptown chic” post-concert dinner with dancing brought to evening to a fitting celebratory conclusion.

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Over 300 guests began the evening with pre-concert cocktails. Performances by Batoto Yetu and Sho-Off Dance opened the ceremony in the Marian Anderson Theater, which included a compelling performance by City College student Darilyn Castillo. Dinner with dancing by DJ Ray of Jarrell Entertainment in Theater B followed the performance. The City College of New York President Dr. Lisa S. Coico,  Vice President Karen Witherspoon were the Honorary Chairs for the event, with Alicia Bythewood and Stewart F. Lane & Bonnie Comley as Chairmen.

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Up in the Air- Honoring Louis Johnson

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Up in the Air is a feature-length documentary about legendary dancer, choreographer and director Louis Johnson. Narrated by Johnson, with additional commentary by his colleagues and friends- people he’s known and influenced for over six decades. The artists who have committed to share their experiences with Johnson include as luminaries as: Chita Rivera, George Faison, Carmen De Lavallade, Sylvia Waters, Desmond Richardson and Troy Powell. The initial goal is to raise $30,000 for the pre-production and production costs through a Kickstarter campaign. Continue reading

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10/11/14 O&A: Broadway Lights Dim To Honor Geoffrey Holder

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By Bruce Hawkins

10441953_558860244244301_8774698635029607066_nLast night was another magical night orchestrated by Carmen De Lavallade and Leo Holder to celebrate the home going of her husband and his Father, the brilliant and talented Geoffrey Holder. Everyone was instructed to wear colorful clothing. No black. Continue reading

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9/16/14 Reflections on Katherine Dunham and Lavinia Williams (part two)

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By Noel Nantambu Hall

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On her passing Mme. Williams was recognized by the Haitian government with an official national funeral and a posthumous award, Grand Officer De L’ Ordre National Honneur et Merite. She is survived by daughters Sharon and Sara, both of whom are active in the dance field. Sharon, a master percussionist and Sara, a former leading dancer with the Harkness and Atlanta ballets, the Dance Theatre of Harlem and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Continue reading

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8/18/17 (Repost) O&A NYC Shall We Dance Friday: Desmond Richardson- Lament and Encore Performance Precious Blood with Carmen de Lavallade

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Desmond Richardson is a dancer, co-founder and co-artistic director of Complexions Contemporary Ballet. He has mastered a wide range of dance forms including classical, modern, contemporary ballet and jazz making him one of the most recognized performers of his generation. Continue reading

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From the Horse’s Mouth- Tribute to Frederic Franklin

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By Walter Rutledge

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From the Horse’s Mouth performed their three-day, three performance run from Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1 at the Pace University’s Michael Schimmel Center For The Arts. The series celebrated the life and career of Frederic Franklin. It was not only a fitting tribute to a dance legend, but also a joyous homage to a life well lived. Continue reading