Fall River Legend by choreographer Agnes de Mille tells the infamous story of Lizzie Borden. De Mille alters the outcome of court case, with Borden receiving a guilty verdict rather than an acquittal. Continue reading
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8/10/17 (Repost) O&A NYC DANCE: Bones The Machine
Steven Hill, aka Bones The Machine is a Flex/Bonebreaking dancer, actor and model. He performs jaw-dropping style of dance that originated from Jamaican brukup, and is rooted in the streets of east Brooklyn. Continue reading
8/10/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Lady Marmalade- Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya, Pink
The 2001 Lady Marmalade cover by singers Christina Aguilera, Mya, Pink and rapper Lil’ Kim recorded for the Moulin Rouge film soundtrack. Continue reading
8/4/17 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Carib Gold- Featuring Geoffrey Holder
Carib Gold (1956) featuring the first known film roles for both Geoffrey Holder and Cicely Tyson. The film was filmed almost entirely in Key West, Florida, with locally-cast musicians, extras and largely African-American cast headlined by Ethel Waters. Continue reading
7/31/17 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: TLC – Red Light Special (Dirty Version)
Red Light Special- TLC, hot male models and strip poker featuring a young Boris Kodjoe. Continue reading
8/31/17 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Janet Jackson – Love Will Never Do (Without You)
Janet Jackson’s Love Will Never Do (Without You) was more than a video, here Janet came into her own. Continue reading
7/4/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Stars And Stripes- George Balanchine (New York City Ballet)
George Balanchine created Stars And Stripes in 1958 to the marching band music of John Philip Sousa. The ballet evokes Fourth of July parades and it’s is one of several of Balanchine salutes to his adoptive country. Continue reading
(REPOST) 1/20/23 O&A NYC FROM THE VAULT: Ronald K. Brown and Evidence 30 Years In The Making (2017)
By Walter Rutledge
Ronald K. Brown and Evidence, A Dance Company will celebrate the 30 anniversary of the company February 24 through March 1, 2015 at the Joyce Theater. Brown realized his gift as a choreographer and his desire to express him by making dances at the beginning of his dance career. At age 19, when most dance artists are concentrating on performing, Brown formed Evidence. Continue reading
6/13/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Bones The Machine- Night Terror
Bones The Machine choreographed and performed in Night Terror, an urban abstract dance narrative. As darkness settles in on the streets of Los Angeles combating the vices of the night through dance. 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
