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but I spend most of the time in the studio. I’m the body snatcher, but I do it with dancers. Do I watch dancers as people? Yes, absolutely. Do I watch really good dancers for specifically who they are? Absolutely, because how they move best and how they look best is going to be most familiar to them, and not necessarily to me. So that’s part of my challenge and privilege.
there’s, shall we say, more courtliness about it. There’s a line that’s generally not crossed, whereby it remains closer to the world of an apache, which is what it is, a stylized dance of violence. But very stylized.More quotes »
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Naples Philharmonic Orchestra: Pops tributes to giants
The Naples Philharmonic Orchestra seems to have had major success with pop/rock tributes, and music from two giants — Billy Joel and Simon and Garfunkel — will headline the next season's pops series.Of special note: Fans of "Movin' Out," the Twyla Tharp- 12:36 PM from Naples Daily News Read more »
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A guide to cultural and recreational events in Connecticut. Items for the calendar should be sent at least three weeks in advance to ctcal@nytimes.com . Comedy COLLINSVILLE Bridge Street Live Jon Fisch and Moody McCarthy. June 1 at 8 p.m. $15 and $25. Br from The New York Times Read more »
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7 tips to help reignite the Twyla Tharp creativity in any parent
7 tips to reignite the Twyla Tharp-style creativity in any parent. From note-taking to magazine-reading to Ms. Tharp's own trademark magpie inspiration box, this list will help parents find that special inspirational spark. Our happiness expert offers up from Christian Science Monitor Read more »
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'Come Fly Away' to bring the best of Frank Sinatra, Twyla Tharp to Bushnell
Groundbreaking choreographer Twyla Tharp, whose love and respect for Frank Sinatra began collaboratively in 1976, continues her journey with the late musical legend in her newest creation “Come Fly Away,” which dances its way, literally, into the Bushnel from MassLive.com Read more »
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Atlanta Ballet “New Choreographic Voices”
Dance Preview Atlanta Ballet “New Choreographic Voices” Featuring world premiere of “Pavo” choreographed by Tara Lee. 8 p.m. Friday, May 18. 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, May 19. 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, May 20. The Alliance Stage at the Woo from Atlanta Journal Constitution Blogs Read more »
