This has to be one of the most fascinating things I've ever read about, and wish I could experience, but alas I have plans all weekend thanks to visiting friends. If you have the interest and opportunity I would definitely plan to head to the ICA this Saturday or Sunday to view this 4-hour installation dance "exhibit."
"Epic Proportions"
Friday, July 25, 2008
Friday, June 20, 2008
So You Think You Can Dance is BACK
So, as each new season sets off on SYTYCD, the dancers featured on the show exhibit more and more prowess, strength, creativity and grace.
But for some reason, this season is starting a little slow for me.
I want more fire, more passion, more OOMPH!
And hopefully I will get it in the coming weeks.
Don't get me wrong, I have been thoroughly enjoying the choreography ... Mia Michaels, Mandy Moore, Tyce Diorio ... kudos to the creativity that is MIND-BLOWING! Mandy Moore's contemporary routine performed by Gev and Courtney the Knicks City Dancer was beautiful ... it made me want to get off the couch and and turn turn turn.
But the dancers themselves need to edge it up and step it up. I am a firm believer in the passion of dance, in the hope that even during a stately viennese waltz, fire can sear to the audience through the eyes and movements of the dancers.
I hope my wishes come true.
This week's shows showcased the top 9 couples and I have to say I was extremely satisfied with the results of last night's finale.
But for some reason, this season is starting a little slow for me.
I want more fire, more passion, more OOMPH!
And hopefully I will get it in the coming weeks.
Don't get me wrong, I have been thoroughly enjoying the choreography ... Mia Michaels, Mandy Moore, Tyce Diorio ... kudos to the creativity that is MIND-BLOWING! Mandy Moore's contemporary routine performed by Gev and Courtney the Knicks City Dancer was beautiful ... it made me want to get off the couch and and turn turn turn.
But the dancers themselves need to edge it up and step it up. I am a firm believer in the passion of dance, in the hope that even during a stately viennese waltz, fire can sear to the audience through the eyes and movements of the dancers.
I hope my wishes come true.
This week's shows showcased the top 9 couples and I have to say I was extremely satisfied with the results of last night's finale.
Saturday, August 18, 2007
and the winner is... DANNY!
The So You Think You Can Dance finale was this past Wednesday and Thursday on Fox, and it was a great one! The show resurrected some past favorite numbers chosen by the choreographers as well as brought back some of the top ten, and top 14 since Anya, Jesus and two other dancers not from the top ten will be traveling on tour to approximately 50 cities. And luckily for me my best friend Margaret from high school attends Boston University and got us pre-sale tickets to the Boston show at Agannis Arena on September 22.
I cannot wait.
I cannot wait.
Sunday, August 5, 2007
SYTYCD
It has been an extremely long time since I have posted, due to a trip to Europe, countless weddings, a week-long vacation in Lake George, NY, not to mention working full time at my part time job and taking a summer class.
But as this season of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE begins to wrap up, I have to put in my two-sense.
I can't help but support Danny and Sabra, hands down the most talented dancers left in the final six. It just seems to me they are both on a whole other level than some of the other dancers. Lacey dances with a "fluff" feel: just skimming the surface of technical training. But Danny turns so effortlessly it's extremely hard to take your eyes off of him. And Sabra's energy and personality always shine through when she's performing.
I haven't been following the show closely, being out of the country for 15 days and working full-time hasn't helped me catch up on my SYTYCD episodes, but after watching One Republic perform their song "Apologize" and found out Danny and Anya had performed it during an earlier episode ... I went straight to YOUTUBE.
Why might you ask? Not only do I love the song, but I have finished choreographing a piece for the Northeastern University Dance Company's Fifth Annual Winter Concert coming up this December to the Timbaland produced version of "Apologize."
The contemporary piece performed in a partnering setting was powerful and beautiful. I LOVED IT! Almost as much as I enjoy performing my own choreography to the moving music. Although Anya has been voted off the show since that episode ... the beauty of the piece resonates even in the shoddy-quality YOUTUBE video.
But as this season of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE begins to wrap up, I have to put in my two-sense.
I can't help but support Danny and Sabra, hands down the most talented dancers left in the final six. It just seems to me they are both on a whole other level than some of the other dancers. Lacey dances with a "fluff" feel: just skimming the surface of technical training. But Danny turns so effortlessly it's extremely hard to take your eyes off of him. And Sabra's energy and personality always shine through when she's performing.
I haven't been following the show closely, being out of the country for 15 days and working full-time hasn't helped me catch up on my SYTYCD episodes, but after watching One Republic perform their song "Apologize" and found out Danny and Anya had performed it during an earlier episode ... I went straight to YOUTUBE.
Why might you ask? Not only do I love the song, but I have finished choreographing a piece for the Northeastern University Dance Company's Fifth Annual Winter Concert coming up this December to the Timbaland produced version of "Apologize."
The contemporary piece performed in a partnering setting was powerful and beautiful. I LOVED IT! Almost as much as I enjoy performing my own choreography to the moving music. Although Anya has been voted off the show since that episode ... the beauty of the piece resonates even in the shoddy-quality YOUTUBE video.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
So You Think You Can Dance Season 3 begins TONIGHT
Season 3 Premiere of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE kicks off with two audition episodes: a 90-minute show on Thursday, May 24 8/7c and a two-hour special next Wednesday May 30th at 8pm. Look out for me in the New York Audition line outside!
Majestic Theatre brings "Light" right by the Common
THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
Presented by Broadway Across America – Boston
The Colonial Theatre, 100 Boylston Street, downtown Boston
May 29 – June 9, 2007
I just received a Majestic Theatre e-mail informing me about the Tony-award winning Broadway show's visit to Boston. I will call soon to find out about student rush tickets!
Have a great Memorial Day Weekend and don't forget to dance!
Presented by Broadway Across America – Boston
The Colonial Theatre, 100 Boylston Street, downtown Boston
May 29 – June 9, 2007
I just received a Majestic Theatre e-mail informing me about the Tony-award winning Broadway show's visit to Boston. I will call soon to find out about student rush tickets!
Have a great Memorial Day Weekend and don't forget to dance!
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