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ABT’s freak show continues
Today ABT kicked further away its dwindling core audience and patron base with its promotion of James Whiteside to principal. What is going to be interesting about this latest tasteless, unwarranted promotion is who…
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James Fayette, victim of stabbing on UWS
James Fayette, the former NYCB dancer, current AGMA rep, and husband of NYCB's Jenifer Ringer, was seriously injured today when a crazed homeless man stabbed him with sissors while Fayette was pushing his son…
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Revolt, but plan better
Last night at precisely the same time that a couple of House Republicans were scheming to lead a revolt against the majority Speaker who wanted to deal a fatal crushing blow to the Affordable…
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observations 9/28
The Scottish Ballet is touring its acclaimed production of A Streetcar Named Desire in the southern U.S. during October. Lucky folks in New Orleans (Oct. 4), Gainesville (Oct. 10), and Tampa (Oct. 13) will…
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NYCB – MLB opener
Historically in Major League Ballet, when the New York City Ballet sends an All Balanchine Black & White lineup to the plate, they bat close to 1000. So, it was something of a surprise…
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Ordinary talent
Every generation will not produce geniuses in ballet. Of course, there will always be dancers and choreographers who will be declared the best ever, but that doesn't make them geniuses, especially if the proclaimer…