Dance Magazine articles from February 2007

Dance Magazine archives from February 2007

Curtain up.(Editorial)
February 1, 2007... It's no secret that hip hop has gotten huge in the dance world. Every music video features it; studios are offering more classes in it; Broadway shows are tinged with it. It has even seeped into concert dance--modern, postmodern, and...

Bringing sexy back.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
February 1, 2007... I loved the November 2006 issue. David Parker's "Renegades in Birthday Suits" was a great read. As a presenter, I've seen the audience respond to risque work. Last year we presented a few companies from Europe, like Deja Donne and Marta...

Cover it up.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
February 1, 2007... The November issue of Dance Magazine did not make it into the Acton School of Ballet waiting room, due to the graphic photos and articles about sex and dance. Our school serves over 300 students. They consider your magazine a resource, and the...

Long live Balanchine.(Letter to the editor)
February 1, 2007... Tony Rizzi of Frankfurt, Germany, takes issue with Clive Barnes' critique of William Forsythe ("Letters," Dec.) but I believe Clive is right on the mark. Forsythe distorts the meaning of choreography and his scores are often excruciatingly...

Corrections.(Letters)(Correction notice)
February 1, 2007... In the January issue, the Summer Study Guide's San Francisco Conservatory of Dance listing, which appeared on p. 162, stated incorrectly that the program does not accept audition videos; it does.

Degree of difficulty: 10.(VITAL SIGNS)(Wei Baohua and Wu Zhengdan's performance of Swan Lake)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... In 2005 a Chinese company, the Guangdong Acrobatics Troupe, attracted international attention with Zhao Ming's acrobatic version of Swan Lake, a dazzling blend of ballet and acrobatics. Audiences went crazy for the production's stars, husband...

On the up and up.(VITAL SIGNS)(Joan Frosch's documentary on african dance)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Is new dance in Africa the next big thing? Joan Frosch thinks so. The University of Florida dance professor and founding member of The Africa Contemporary Arts Consortium has made a documentary about emerging contemporary African dance. Frosch...

Book object d'Art.(VITAL SIGNS)(Marcia Breuer's pretty please, could you dance for me)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Marcia Breuer, a former dancer, spent seven months photographing the Stultgart Ballet. In addition to capturing candid images of the company at work and behind the scenes, Breuer asked the dancers, management, and choreographers to describe...

An icon on your TV screen.(VITAL SIGNS)(Iconoclasts on Sundance Channel)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... If you are one of many who relish all things Misha, don't miss the episode of Iconoclasts (on the Sundance Channel) featuring him and chef Alice Waters, his good friend. During the dance portion of the hour-long TV show (which focuses equally...

Movado's legends.(VITAL SIGNS)(Movado Future Legends awards by Movado Group Inc.)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Movado does not pinch pennies when it comes to supporting the arts. And now the high-end watch company is stepping up its commitment. The first annual Movado Future Legends awards were presented last fall to five very lucky emerging artists,...

Mr. B in Hong Kong.(VITAL SIGNS)(Merrill Ashley's workshop on Balanchine's style and technique)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Merrill Ashley, former star of New York City Ballet, was one of the last ballerinas to be entirely trained by George Balanchine himself. Last fall she traveled to the Far East to prepare the Hong Kong Ballet for its October program, Balanchine...

I'original.(Le Corsaire, ballet music)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... The current productions of Le Corsaire (American Ballet Theatre and the Kirov) have retained few elements of Petipa's version. So Ivan Liska, artistic director of The Bavarian State Ballet in Munich, has decided to reconstruct the original....

Toe shoes, silk gowns, & a catwalk.(VITAL SIGNS)(Justina McCaffrey hired professionals from The National Ballet of Canada for her collection)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Looking for people who can saunter gracefully down a runway in haute couture? Forget emaciated models; try perfectly poised ballet dancers. That is exactly what Canadian designer Justina McCaffrey did for her fall fashion show in New York City....

A salute to Tallchief.(VITAL SIGNS)(A Tribute to Ballet Great Maria Tallchief at The Metropolitan Museum of Art)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Last fall The Metropolitan Museum of Art presented "A Tribute to Ballet Great Maria Tallchief" as part of its lecture series. The legendary dancer and teacher talked about her life and career with Anna Kisselgoff, Francis Mason, and Larry...

Margo in Milwaukee.(VITAL SIGNS)(Margo Sappington)(Milwaukee Ballet Company)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Milwaukee Ballet... the final dance frontier. In the world premiere of Margo Sappington's Common People, "Star Trek" legend William Shatner will lend his vocal stylings via a recording. This is not Sappington's first time working with the...

Lucia Lacarra.(QUICK Q&A)(Interview)
February 1, 2007... Like a peacock in the midst of a flock of geese, Lucia Lacarra is a standout. Her slim yet sinuous body and steely core enhance her every move onstage, making it hard to watch anyone else. At the age of 31, she is already on her way to becoming...

Anniversary gallery: Jack Mitchell covers.
February 1, 2007... YOU NAME 'EM, HE'S SHOT 'EM. "Maria Tallchief is heaven to work with," Jack Mitchell says. "Wendy Whelan is wonderful in front of the camera," and "Merce has always been easy to work with. The shapes he makes are ready-made for photography."...

The Lincoln ballroom.(NEW YORK NOTEBOOK)(New York City Ballet's tribute to Lincoln Kirstein)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Lincoln Kirstein believed that a different and more eloquent kind of ballet could rise from the embers of Russian classical dance and flourish in America. He persuaded underemployed choreographer George Balanchine to relocate to this country...

Bull run.(NEW YORK NOTEBOOK)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... When LeeSaar/The Company's Herd of Bulls premiered in 2005, it was lauded as a "haunting journey through violence," and it's no wonder. The work by Saar Harari draws on the choreographer's experience as a commanding officer in the Israeli...

Symphony for feet.(NEW YORK NOTEBOOK)(Tap Dance Concerto by Rob Kapilow and Ayodele Casel)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Ever thought of shuffling to a symphony or flapping to a fugue? Composer Rob Kapilow has teamed up with tap virtuoso Ayodele Casel to create Tap Dance Concerto, another of his interactive programs to make classical music accessible to audiences...

Back on their feet: update on the New Orleans dance community.(DANCE MATTERS)(New Orleans Ballet Association)
February 1, 2007... If there was any doubt that dancers have high tolerance for pain and anxiety, the proof lies in The Big Easy. The New Orleans dance community has had to do a lot of post-Katrina rebuilding, both physically and emotionally. In the past 17...

Leaping legends: Dance Magazine Awards 2006.(DANCE MATTERS)
February 1, 2007... Being at the 2006 Dance Magazine Awards among the stars of the dance world--former, present, and eternal--caused high emotion all around. In addition to the cast of awardees, all of the evening's presenters--Suki Schorer, Kevin McKenzie,...

Dance/USA.(COMINGS AND GOINGS)(Tom Thielen joined as director of finance and operation)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... TOM THIELEN, executive director for Florida Dance Association for 8 years and with the organization for 20, stepped down in December and will become director of finance and operation with Dance/USA.

Chicago Dance Crash.(COMINGS AND GOINGS)
February 1, 2007... In January, senior company member KYLE TERRY replaced CHRISTOPHER "MOUSE" MCCRAY as the artistic director of Chicago Dance Crash.

Rachael Gillespie, Quenby Hersh, Chris Parker, Julie Comte, Grace Hoy, Jamie Carter, and Julien Guerin have joined the Scottish Ballet.(COMINGS AND GOINGS)
February 1, 2007... RACHAEL GILLESPIE, QUENBY HERSH, CHRIS PARKER, JULIE COMTE, GRACE HOY, JAMIE CARTER, and JULIEN GUERIN have joined the Scottish Ballet as apprentices.

Christopher Wheeldon.(COMINGS AND GOINGS)
February 1, 2007... NYCB has announced that resident choreographer CHRISTOPHER WHEELDON will conclude his residency the winter of 2008.

Pascal Rioult Dance Theatre.(COMINGS AND GOINGS)(Ann Stuart joined as executive director)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... ANN STUART, former manager of NYC dance companies such as Elisa Monte and Carlota Santana Flamenco Vivo, became executive director of the Pascal Rioult Dance Theatre last fall.

Houston Ballet.(COMINGS AND GOINGS)(Leticia Oliveira is promoted, Lauren Anderson, Martine Harley have retired, Kristina Harper is new artistic coordinator)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Changes at Houston Ballet include the promotion of LETICIA OLIVEIRA (2005 "25 to Watch") to principal dancer, and the retirement of principal LAUREN ANDERSON (see "Transitions," p. 144). MARTINE HARLEY has retired as artistic coordinator, and...

Kansas City Ballet.(COMINGS AND GOINGS)
February 1, 2007... Kansas City Ballet welcomes RAMONA PANSEGRAO as their first-ever music director.

Murray Louis.(AWARDS)(recieved Samuel H. Scripps Award)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... MURRAY LOUIS received the 2006 Samuel H. Scripps Award, given to choreographers who devote their lives to the creation of modern dance. Boston Conservatory dancers performed Louis' Index... to necessary neurosis at the ceremony.

Recipients of the 2006 Minnesota Sage Awards for Dance.(AWARDS)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Recipients of the 2006 Minnesota Sage Awards for Dance for performance were MORGAN THORSON'S Faker, WYNN FRICKE and MINNESOTA DANCE THEATER'S Shadow and Light, and JUDITH HOWARD and APRIL SELLERS' House of Big Love. Best performer went to KAREN...

Rudy Perez.(AWARDS)(recieved Lifetime Achievement Award from McCallum Theatre Institute)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... RUDY PEREZ received his second Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the McCallum Theatre Institute of Palm Desert at the 9th Annual Choreography Festival Under the Stars.

The BAX/Brooklyn Arts Exchange Passing It On awardees.(AWARDS)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... The BAX/Brooklyn Arts Exchange Passing It On awardees were CHEZ BUSHWICK, passed on by DEAN Moss; co-founding director of Collective: Unconscious CATERINA BARTHA, passed on by New Dance Alliance founder/director KAREN BERNARD; and Complexions...

The 2006 Bonnie Bird Choreography Fund New Choreography Awards were given.(AWARDS)
February 1, 2007... The 2006 Bonnie Bird Choreography Fund New Choreography Awards were given to SONIA SABRI, SHANE SHAMBHU, and ADESOLA AKINLEYE.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.(NEW DIGS)(completed renovation)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... A $1.5 million renovation to the HUBBARD STREET DANCE CHICAGO building's facade is complete. The building, renamed the Hubbard Street Dance Center was designed by renowned architects Ron Krueck and Mark Sexton. It is home to HSDC's main and...

Mark Morris Dance Group.(NEW DIGS)(opened two new studios)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... The MARK MORRIS DANCE GROUP has opened two new studios in their Brooklyn-based dance center. In addition to a home for the dance company, the center offers classes in ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, West African, yoga, Pilates, and...

Baryshnikov Arts Center.(NEW DIGS)(studio theater is named Howard Gilman Performance Space)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... The studio theater at the BARYSHNIKOV ARTS CENTER has been named the Howard Gilman Performance Space in recognition of the long-term support from the Howard Gilman Foundation.

In the know about H2O.(Health and Fitness)
February 1, 2007... You're panting after practicing 32 fouettes at least 32 times. You reflexively reach for your water bottle, but wait--how much should you drink and when should you drink it? And did you know that too much fluid is actually as harmful as too...

Advice for Dancers: former New York City Ballet dancer Linda Hamilton, Ph.D., is a lecturer, a psychologist in private practice, and the author of Advice for Dancers (Jossey-Bass). She has been offering advice to Dance Magazine readers since 1992.(Column)
February 1, 2007... HELP! EVER SINCE I LEFT HOME TO START MY DANCE BFA PROGRAM, I'VE FELT NONSTOP STRESS. I THINK I HIDE IT PRETTY WELL DURING THE DAY, BUT AT NIGHT I OFTEN GET AN URGE TO EAT A GIANT BAG OF M&Ms. I'VE ALWAYS BEEN A HEALTHY EATER AND J HATE GAINING...

Prince Scarekrow & the Emerald City: Rennie Harris' hip hop life.(Rennie Harris Puremovement)
February 1, 2007... How does it feel to be 15? Ask Rennie Harris, whose hip hop dance company, Rennie Harris Puremovement (RHPM), celebrates its "quinceanos" this month at Philadelphia's Kimmel Center. "Prince" was Harris' street name as an adolescent growing...

Passionate partnerships: life and love at home, in the studio, and--sometimes--onstage: five couples who span the dance world from ballet to hip hop to modern share studio time, performances, and their love for dance--along with household chores and a deep commitment to each other. Each has a unique story about how dance brought them together and keeps their marriage strong.
February 1, 2007... ABT'S SOUL MATES Stella Abrera & Sascha Radetsky She is an exotic beauty of Philippine descent; he's as likeable and all-American as it gets. Stella Abrera, who was on the January 2004 cover as one of Dance Magazine's "25 to Watch,"...

Divas & dudes: Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo.
February 1, 2007... It's hard out there for a vamp. Not only do the ballerinas of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo tackle the daunting responsibilities of a diva, but they also portray their Prince Charmings. This all-male troupe has the pressure to...

A touch of class: master teacher Azari Plissetski shares his vision of working through the basics.(TAKING CLASS: Perspectives on a daily ritual)(Biography)
February 1, 2007... A gentle "Shall we begin?" quietly signals the start of Azari Plissetski's latest teaching adventure. Warm September light floods Studio A at the Baryshnikov Arts Center in Manhattan as an elite group of invited dancers shuffles to attention at...

Her favorite pursuit: Allegra Kent, former principal of New York City Ballet (1956-1982), explains why she continues to take class.(TAKING CLASS: Perspectives on a daily ritual)
February 1, 2007... Ballet class is indispensable to me. Ideally it is first destination of the day, as essential as waking up and drinking a cup of coffee (Balzac's favorite elixir). At dawn, I don't want to fight a duel, read the newspaper, or linger over...

Back to basics: ballet shoes for every dancer.(TAKING CLASS: Perspectives on a daily ritual)
February 1, 2007... Wearing pointe shoes in class builds strength, but don't discount the benefits of working in slippers. Flats allow your toes and metatarsals to spread out, which promotes healthy feet. "You can feel your weight pressed into the floor and your...

Taming the gypsy in her soul: still a rebel, Karole Armitage pushes the boundaries of classicism as she builds her company in NYC.(Armitage Gone! Dance in Time )(Biography)
February 1, 2007... Growing up in Lawrence, Kansas, Karole Armitage traveled great distances to take ballet. Her mother drove miles to get her to class with Tomi Worthan, who'd danced with the New York City Ballet. In the summer, when her biologist father headed...

The sprained ankle that won't heal: pain? Swelling? Weakness? Here's what's going on.(Medical condition overview)
February 1, 2007... Do you have a sprained ankle that won't heal? It's not that rare. Studies have shown that 10 to 30 percent of sprains will have symptoms later. So what is a sprained ankle anyway? It's the most common injury in all of sports and dancing. ...

Begging for leggings: looks to get you moving.(DM STYLE)
February 1, 2007... When fashion meets function, the result is leggings! You can wear them to any type of dance class or right on the street. Meredith Dincolo of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago lives in hers. "They're durable," says Meredith. "They're thicker than...

The insider's guide to cattle calls: a pro's strategies for acing them.(AUDITIONS GUIDE 2007)
February 1, 2007... In the marley and mirror jungle of an audition studio there are many animals--the revered lion director, the jovial bear accompanist, the astute owl instructor, and sometimes, the conniving dancer minx. Not all dancers have venom in their step,...

7 auditioning secrets: casting and artistic directors share their tips on making the cut.(AUDITIONS GUIDE 2007)
February 1, 2007... Dance Magazine asked seven dance directors where they find their dancers and whom they hope will walk into their audition. You may be surprised by their answers. Megan Larche, co-casting director, The Times They Are A-Changin', A Chorus...

The 2-year audition.(AUDITIONS GUIDE 2007)(Katie Dehler)
February 1, 2007... Usually, the longer you're kept at an audition, the better your chances. But few last quite as long as Katie Dehler's did: almost two years. Growing up, Dehler was told by teachers that she didn't have the technique to dance professionally, and...

Auditioning for Fosse.(AUDITIONS GUIDE 2007)(Bob Fosse)
February 1, 2007... Ann Reinking is a legend in her own time, and that legend has always been inextricably linked to the great jazz choreographer Bob Fosse. But there was a time when Reinking wets a struggling young ballet dancer, unsure of her abilities and...

Jack Mitchell on Reinking.(photographing Ann Reinkling)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... "Ann Reinking was a particular joy to photograph," Jack Mitchell says. In 1978, Dance Magazine editor Bill Como told him they were looking for a young dancer who was making waves. Mitchell had shot Reinking for Bob Fosse's Dancin'. "So I called...

2007 Dance Magazine Auditions Guide.(AUDITIONS GUIDE 2007)
February 1, 2007... Employment UNITED STATES ALABAMA Alabama Ballet Audition date: Mar 24, Birmingham AL. Audition includes: Ballet, pointe. Fee: $15. Bring: Dance photo, headshot, resume, recent class or performance video no...

The beat goes on: music for class: music CDs for teaching.(DANCE MAGAZINE RECOMMENDS)(Discography)
February 1, 2007... Percussion for Movement and Dance CDs Karl Haas, percussionist. $30 www.DancingDrums.com Mr. Haas has prepared two full discs of long (nine-plus minutes) tracks, perfect for longer combinations and studies. An inspirational...

From bullets to ballet: at THEARC, Washington ballet reaches out to the community.(TEACH-LEARN CONNECTION)(Town Hall Education Arts & Recreation Campus)(Washington Ballet)
February 1, 2007... The yellow school bus passes beat-up apartment complexes and newly minted townhouses. Pulling into the parking lot, a gaggle of 6- and 7-year-olds crane their necks to see their destination. Before them stands a new 110,000-square-foot complex...

The hows of Horton.(TECHNIQUE)(Lester Horton technique)
February 1, 2007... The Lester Horton technique constructs some of the best human skyscrapers in the dance world. And like good building design, the Horton technique's emphasis on flat backs, pelvic hinges, and "lateral T's" produces a long-muscled, powerhouse...

Masters in class, restaged, and honored.(ballets)
February 1, 2007... In December, Rutgers MASON GROSS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS featured a restaging of Bill T. Jones' Love Re-defined: King Kong (1996) at its DancePlus Fall concert. Janet Wong, associate artistic director of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company,...

Belmont University.(Noteworthy News)(scholarship fund of $250,000 for Nashville Ballet dance students)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... BELMONT UNIVERSITY has announced the Patricia Taylor Bullard Endowed Scholarship Fund of $250,000 for a student who dances with the Nashville Ballet and is pursing a minor in dance and a major at Belmont.

Vancouver's GOH Ballet Academy is celebrating its 30-year anniversary.(Noteworthy News)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Vancouver's GOH BALLET ACADEMY is celebrating its 30-year anniversary. Last year, students of the academy KOSTYANTYN KESHYSHEV and FEI FEI YE won silver medals at the 2006 Genee International Ballet Competition.

Backhaus Contemporary Dance Center.(Noteworthy News)(Backhausdance)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Modern dance company Backhausdance of Orange County, CA, opened the BACKHAUS CONTEMPORARY DANCE CENTER in November. The center not only houses the company, but also offers a variety of classes, including ballet, modern/contemporary dance, jazz,...

Harid Conservatory.(Noteworthy News)(celebrates 20th anniversary)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... As part of its 20th anniversary celebration, the HARID CONSERVATORY is hosting Florida Dance Teachers' Week, Feb. 12-16. The week will include luncheons, tours of Harid's facilities, and discussions about ballet methodology. See www.harid.edu.

Teacher's wisdom: Hilary Cartwright.(THIS MONTH)(interview)(Interview)
February 1, 2007... After a nasty fall on her back curtailed Hilary Cartwright's promising career as a soloist with The Royal Ballet, she spent two years searching for fulfillment outside the world of dance. A few years later she returned as a repetiteur and...

Elena Lobsanova: majesty, maturity, and mystery gives this NBC corps member a glamour all her own.(On the Rise)(National Ballet of Canada)
February 1, 2007... When Elena Lobsanova steps onstage to perform the First Fairy variation in The Sleeping Beauty, the National Ballet of Canada corps de ballet member has a natural aristocracy. A strong jump and confident turn show off her lovely proportions....

From cruise ships to musicals, Gavin Lee puts his best foot forward.(On Broadway)
February 1, 2007... Gavin Lee has danced in cruise shows. He's toured with musicals. He's been an understudy and a replacement and a swing. Now, at 35, he's starring on Broadway, with a sure shot at a Tony for his acclaimed performance in Mary Poppins. ...

Pacific Northwest Ballet.
February 1, 2007... PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET MCCAW HALL, SEATTLE, WA NOVEMBER 2-12, 2006 Suspension of Disbelief, Victor Quijada's new piece, set to a commissioned score of great dynamic range by Mitchell Akiyama, is a splendid study in control and...

American Ballet Theatre.
February 1, 2007... AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE NEW YORK CITY CENTER, NYC OCTOBER 18 - NOVEMBER 5, 2006 Following City Center's popular Fall for Dance series and high-profile engagement of Sylvie Guillem, American Ballet Theatre defied marketing wisdom and...

Doug Varone and Dancers.(Boats Leaving)(Lux)
February 1, 2007... DOUG VARONE AND DANCERS JOYCE THEATER, NYC OCTOBER 24-29, 2006 Doug Varone's choreography is among the most human in contemporary dance. In Boats Leaving, as the title might suggest, the cast of eight appeared to anticipate a journey....

National Ballet of Canada.
February 1, 2007... NATIONAL BALLET OF CANADA FOUR SEASONS CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, TORONTO, CANADA NOVEMBER 9-19, 2006 In 1972 the National Ballet of Canada, at age 21, announced its coming of age with a lavish Nureyev-staged production of The...

Preview: The Forsythe Company.(Three Atmospheric Studies)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... The U.S. premiere of William Forsythe's Three Atmospheric Studies is coming to both coasts this month. With more dancing than Kammer/Kammer at Brooklyn Academy of Music last spring, and less text-though still plenty of it--this piece places 16...

Preview: Hamburg Ballet.(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... In John Neumeier's Death in Venice (2003), titled after Thomas Mann's novella, the protagonist is not a writer but a choreographer in a creative crisis. Hunting for the ideal beauty, which he hears in the music of Bach, Wagner, and Liszt, he is...

Preview: Merce in Miami.(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... The Merce Cunningham Dance Company heads to the Magic City for "Merce in Miami," a two-week citywide tribute. The company performs eyeSpace, which premiered in NYC last fall with a score by Mikel Rouse and a graffiti-esque design by Henry...

Houston Ballet.(RETIREMENT)(principal Lauren Anderson has retired)
February 1, 2007... Last December, long-time principal Lauren Anderson retired from the Houston Ballet, giving a final performance of her signature Sugar Plum Fairy. "Retiring has been looming over me for some time now," she says. "I thought I would retire when I...

Trisha Brown Dance Company.(NEW ASSIGNMENT)(Irene Hultman joined as rehearsal director)
February 1, 2007... After a 19-year career as a teacher and choreographer, Irene Hultman has returned to the Trisha Brown Dance Company, where she danced from 1983 to 1988, to become rehearsal director. "The circle is complete," she says. "I am returning home."...

Lola Botka (1910-2006).(DEATHS)(cofounder of the National Ballet of Chile)(Obituary)
February 1, 2007... A dancer of the Jooss Ballet and cofounder of the National Ballet of Chile, Lola Botka died in November. At the age of 20, the Hungary-born dancer was spotted at a festival by Kurt Jooss. Within a few months--at Rudolf Laban's insistence--she...

Florence Klotz.(Obituary)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Six-time Tony-winning costume designer Florence Klotz died in November at 86. She had worked on more than 50 Broadway productions, including Follies. Klotz began as an assistant to the celebrated Irene Sharaff, a designer for Broadway and...

United States.(DANCE FINDER)(Directory)
February 1, 2007... ALABAMA ALABAMA BALLET Wes Chapman, Artistic Director Alice Cox, Director of External Affairs 2726 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233 (205) 322-4300; Fax (205) 322-4444 www.alabamaballet.org ALABAMA DANCE THEATRE Kitty...

International.(DANCE FINDER)(Directory)
February 1, 2007... ARGENTINA MANUEL VALLEJOS DANCE JAZZ STUDIO Lavalle 1579 C.P. 1048-Buenos Aires Tel/Fax (541) 371-6811 AUSTRIA SALZBURY INTL. BALLET ACADEMY (SIBA) Yehuda Maor, Ballet teacher/Master Salzburg Ballet. Phone...

Somatic practices, movement arts, and dance medicine.(DANCE FINDER)(Directory)
February 1, 2007... Somatic Practices, Movement Arts, and Dance Medicine Certification and training in somatic and movement-based arts. Contact: dcastro@dancemagazine.com AERIAL DANCE/ ACROBATIC/CIRCUS ARTS LAVA HOME STUDIO / BROOKLYN, NY Acrobatics...

Attitudes.(dance criticism)
February 1, 2007... Dance reviewers are fond of telling the world how infernally difficult dance reviewing is--largely because we lack any readily accessible vocabulary for quotation or illustration. I'm talking here about reviewing, rather than criticism....