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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…
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observations 9/22
Fall For Dance opens at NY City Center on Wednesday. There is much to look forward to during the ten day festival which this year marks its tenth anniversary. On September 30th and October…
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NYCB Fall Gala – 9/19
NYCB's Galas often serve as trial balloons for new choreography or new collaborations with more commercial than artistic appeal. The events rarely please the core audience but usually raise a lot of money from…