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🎉 Honoring Alvin Ailey Jr. on His Birthday – January 5

Ronald Bunn — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 12:20:23 +0000

Today, we celebrate the birthday and extraordinary legacy of Alvin Ailey Jr. – a trailblazer who revolutionized modern dance and illuminated the African-American experience through

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Honoring Black Legacy: Park Avenue Armory and The Met’s Cultural Showcases

Souleo — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:22:23 +0000

Two of New York City’s premier institutions, Park Avenue Armory and The Metropolitan Museum of Art are honoring the Black legacy through a series of

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Nefertiti in Balenciaga: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker | 11/1978

Theda Palmer Saxton PhD — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:39:20 +0000

To tell the story of Josephine Baker within the space limits of one magazine page is but to skim the surface of one of the

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Dance Theatre Of Harlem: A Look At Black Classicism | 11/1977

Peter Bailey — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:43:38 +0000

Today, I find myself reflecting nostalgically and appreciatively on the profound impact of Arthur Mitchell and the Dance Theatre of Harlem. In 2023, the Permanent

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Maestro Geoffrey Lamont Holder take the Stage

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:24:42 +0000

Geoffrey Lamont Holder was multi-talented Trinidadian-American artist who made significant contributions to the worlds of dance film, music and art. Born on August 1, 1930,

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The Katherine Dunham Dance Consequences

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 15:27:31 +0000

Katherine Dunham was African-American dancer and choreographer who made significant contributions to the world of dance in the 20th century. Born on June 22

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Bon anniversaire! Charismatic Josephine Baker

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 18:50:30 +0000

Josephine Baker, née McDonald on June 3, 1906, was a groundbreaking performer and activist who made lasting impact on the entertainment industry and the fight

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ROUTES’ Roots: Luther Robinson A.K.A. Mr. Bojangles | 12/1977

Theda Palmer Saxton PhD — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 05:44:35 +0000

Born in Richmond, Virginia in 1878, as Luther Robinson, just thirteen years after the United States Congress passed the amendment to abolish slavery in America,

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Say Their Names: The Cast & Crew of For Colored Girls…

Perri Gaffney — Fri, 27 May 2022 12:25:58 +0000

Ntozake Shange’s classic choreopoem, for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf, has a gorgeous Broadway revival happening at the Booth

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Copasetic Honorary Member Michela Marino Lerman

Sandhi Smalls Santini — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 11:29:50 +0000

Vibrant Female Tappers Just as Omar Edwards represents a shifting tide in the world of tap and how it is presented, there is a growing

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Tapper Great Omar Edwards

Sandhi Smalls Santini — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 18:51:16 +0000

Brotherhood of Tap Though new works like “Paradise Square” serve up a new perspective on the history of tap dancing and more than hints at

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“Paradise Square” and New Perspectives on Tap Dance

Sandhi Smalls Santini — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 19:47:28 +0000

At a recent Routes editorial meeting, there was a deep and somewhat heated conversation about the new musical on Broadway called “Paradise Square.” Produced by

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The Dance Theatre of Harlem Brought-it-on at City Center!

Jeff Oppenheim — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 16:47:09 +0000

New York City Neighborhood Pride and Joy As any New Yorker will tell you, the neighborhoods of our city have their own rich history. Each

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Dance Theater of Harlem

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:52:26 +0000

Stay Fit is a fun, high energy fitness class that includes warm up, cool down, cardio, core strengthening, upper and lower body exercises. The intent is to get the entire body engaged, while using dynamic movement to increase the range of motion and prevent injuries.

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DanceAfrica Bazaar Digital Public Programming

Ronald Bunn — Sat, 16 May 2020 13:33:36 +0000

DanceAfrica digital public programming has been especially created in response to the current world environment, with audiences seeking compelling ways to connect with their community and explore the arts from home. BAM’s longest-running and most beloved program is a community celebration, welcoming all to observe. The celebratory events will continue the series of unique digital experiences offered by Love from BAM.

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Kliptown Gumboot Dance Radiates Performance Power

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 17:36:48 +0000

I just couldn't pass up this opportunity to share a video of Ankh Ma'at Ra. A few seconds after the video begins, you'll understand why I could not stop playing it over and over again. It’s mesmerizing.

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NYC Cultural Organizations support for dancers

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 18 May 2016 16:11:28 +0000

Dance/NYC, the Archive of New York City Cultural Policy, and the Jerome Robbins Dance Division of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts will discuss the state and future potential of City support for dancers and the dance community. ...

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LaRocque Bey Dance & Drum

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 04 May 2016 11:34:38 +0000

May 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 2016, 4:00pm - 5:00pm Springfield Park 184th St.

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Complexions Contemporary Ballet

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 12:24:51 +0000

Through November 29, 2015 The Joyce Theater 175 Eighth Avenue (at the corner of 19th Street) 212-242-0800 Manhattan ppp PROGRAM A – All Evening Performances

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Ronald K. Brown/Evidence, “A Dance Company”

Ive — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 09:47:19 +0000

November, 19-22, 8pm BRIC Arts- Media House 647 Fulton Street (718) 683-5600 Brooklyn Ronald K. Brown Evidence, A Dance Company continues their 30th Anniversary celebrations

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Garifuna International Band

Ronald Bunn — Sun, 23 Aug 2015 12:35:08 +0000

August 30, 2015, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Charles A. Dana Discovery Center, inside the Park at 110th Street between Lenox and Fifth Avenues The members of Garifuna

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The Wiz: A Celebration in Dance and Music

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 20:52:19 +0000

August 12, 2015, 7:00pm – 10:00pm Rumsey Playfield, Central Park Manhattan George Faison, internationally celebrated producer, writer, composer, director, choreographer and dancer, made history in 1975 when

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Taylor McFerrin, Glass Animals, BattleFest Dancers

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 20:08:55 +0000

August 9, 2015, 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm Rumsey Playfield, Central Park Manhattan Brooklyn-based producer, composer, pianist, DJ and live musician Taylor McFerrin released his first full

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Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 20:00:28 +0000

August 8, 2015, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm East River Park Manhattan Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company For the past forty-three years Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company

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Samuel Tunde’s 66th Birthday Celebration

Ronald Bunn — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 07:32:50 +0000

July 24, 2015, 6:30pm Program Begins at 7:00pm Tunde Themed Dance Party Dr. Barbara Ann Teer’s National Black Teatre Institute of Action Arts 2031-2033 Fifth Ave,

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Afaliah Tribune/Soul Rebel Dance

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 04:24:40 +0000

Friday, July 24, 2015, 7:30pm Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts at LIU Brookyln On Flatbush Ave. between DeKalb Ave. and Willoughby St. Brooklyn A dance movement piece

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JMBC – “Work It Out”

Ronald Bunn — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 07:12:20 +0000

Ladies turning it out! https://www.youtube.com/embed/qaUkfyKJVC8

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“Dance Brazil”

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 20:22:32 +0000

June 23, 2015—July 3, 2015 The Joyce Theater 175 Eighth Avenue Manhattan (212) 691-9740

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Carmen de Lavallade in Conversation

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 18:29:30 +0000

Meet the Masters: Carmen de Lavallade - Ageless Dailies: I'm Still Going As Far As I Can At 83 - Carmen De Lavallade - Dancer Carmen de Lavallade Reflects on Her Career in "As I Remember It" What an understated and wonderfully beautiful Artist - Wow!

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The Royal Ballet’s “Joyce Dance Dialogue”

Ronald Bunn — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 15:15:32 +0000

Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 5:00pm Bruno Walter Auditorium, New York Public Library for the Performing Arts (Amsterdam Ave. and 65th St. entrance) Manhattan Prior to The

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Hudson River Dance Festival

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 20:40:05 +0000

June 17, 2015 & June 18, 2015, 6:30pm PIER 63 IN CHELSEA Manhattan Hudson River Park is proud to present the inaugural Hudson River Dance Festival! This

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Ronald Bunn — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 15:08:23 +0000

June 10-21, 2015 Lincoln Center 65th Street & Broadway Manhattan Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Lincoln Center for a two-week, 15-performance engagement in

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Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 29 May 2015 14:09:23 +0000

June 3—June 6, 2015 Peter Jay Sharp Building BAM Howard Gilman Opera House 30 Lafayette Avenue Brooklyn Program A comprises Johan Inger’s Rain Dogs, a series

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DanceAfrica 2015

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 11 May 2015 15:28:22 +0000

May 22, 2015—May 25, 2015 Peter Jay Sharp Building 321 Ashland Place & BAM Howard Gilman Opera House Brooklyn After more than 30 years, DanceAfrica is

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DanceAfrica 2015

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 11 May 2015 09:22:02 +0000

May 20—May 25, 2015 Peter Jay Sharp Building BAM Howard Gilman Opera House Brooklyn DanceAfrica is a vibrant annual celebration of African and African-American dance,

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Dancing on Eggshells

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 17:55:33 +0000

April 23 – May 17, 2015 Thursday- Saturday 8 p.m. Saturday Matinee 3 p.m., Sunday Matinee at 4 pm In Residence at The Brooklyn Music

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Alonzo King Lines Ballet

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 15:28:46 +0000

May 5—10, 2015 – Tuesday, 7:30pm • Wednesday, 7:30pm • Thursday, 8pm Friday, 8pm • Saturday, 2pm & 8pm • Sunday, 2pm The Joyce Theater 175 Eighth Avenue Manhattan (212)

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First Fridays! Dance

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 18:25:57 +0000

Friday, May 1, 6:00pm to 10:00pm The Bronx Museum of the Arts 1040 Grand Concourse Bronx (718)681-6000 info@bronxmuseum.or pppp A night of flamenco puro and contemporary dance. Four

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Our Courier of Culture

Perri Gaffney — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 19:08:42 +0000

Wonderful sums up these past few days for me hanging with Mr. Ronn Bunn, the man who shall be henceforth christened Our Courier of Culture!

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Dance Theatre of Harlem

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 14:32:47 +0000

April 8-11, 2015 New York City Center 131 W. 55th St (btwn 6th & 7th Avenues) Manhattan Dance Theatre of Harlem returns to New York City

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Ailey II

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 05:52:32 +0000

March 17-22, 2015 The Joyce Theater 175 Eighth Avenue Manhattan Program A: Mar 17 at 7.30pm, Mar 19, 21 at 8pm, Mar 22 at 2pm – Hissy

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Malpaso Dance Company

Ronald Bunn — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 17:42:48 +0000

Tuesday 7:30pm, Wednesday 7:30pm, Thursday 8pm Friday 8pm, Saturday 2pm & 8pm, Sunday 2pm & 7:30pm The Joyce Theater March 3-8, 2015 175 Eighth Avenue Manhattan (212) 691-9740

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Ronald K. Brown/Evidence Dance Company

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 17:06:04 +0000

The Joyce Theater February 24-March 1 175 Eighth Avenue (212) 691-9740 Experiencing this company’s special combination of Cuban, Caribbean, West African, and modern American dance

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Carmen de Lavallade – As I Remember It

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 12:36:51 +0000

Baryshnikov Arts Center Jerome Robbins Theater 450 West 37th Street Manhattan February 19-21, 2015, 8:00pm February 24, 2015, 8:00pm February 25, 2015, 1:00pm This intimate portrait of

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Know Your Rights – Training and MORE!

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 22:58:42 +0000

Blitz the Ambassador, Luz Cañas & Djibril Toure Take Part in Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institutes’ Urban Quilombo! Thursday, January 15, 2015 | 6pm – 8pm BronxWorks

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