Posts Tagged ‘Jaime Nixon’
Next Generation revealed in ‘Choreographers Showcase & Prize’
Siegel and Acuña changed direction on the diagonal and were gliding toward the audience when their dance was cut short. Blinding lights flashed and an alarm sounded. A few in the crowd thought it might be part of the dance. We all ended up out on the sidewalk…
Read MoreLive Arts Festival / Hip Hop’s Moms & Pops Declare Twerk-Free Zone
“Love H.E.R.” that kicked off the Live Arts Festival’s ten day run at the White Box was a provocative twerk-free family zone with some sharp edges to keep it authentic, real. Without profanity, misogyny and baggy pants dragging things down…
Read MoreSo You Think You Can Choreograph
Each audience member gets a vote to help decide winners of the San Diego Young Choreographers Showcase and Prize, taking place this Saturday night (Feb. 15). Judges will look for innovation, contrasts, and execution. Now in its fourth year, the competition is so popular that…
Read MoreElegant, Lazy-Sexy Slam Dancing Highlights ‘New Adventurers’ Mixed Bill
We are mesmerized by soft penche –bends at the waist – and juicy turns where muscled legs slip out of the hip joint. Next, they speak under their breath and flutter on the balls of their feet until their backsides wiggle like firm Jello. What a wonderfully strange and humorous moment. And the tension grows. Will they ever touch? How will this end? Wham – they strike with powerful blows and slam their bodies onto the floor, not like the wrestlers on TV, but for real. You can relive it via video here.
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