Posts Tagged ‘Jean Isaacs’
Trolley Dances 16: A Marvel of Artistry and Logistics
There is great pleasure in watching dance where it’s not supposed to be, and watching bystanders respond, or trying to ignore the action. There’s a sense of rebellion and breaking the rules…
Read MoreDangerous Dance, Spoken Word in ‘Damaged Goods’
While he describes psychotherapy with his shrink, dancers become coat racks and furniture. Without a hitch, he flings his coat onto their heads and fingers and sputters about his guilt for surviving…
Read MoreLive Arts Fest Features New Dance Companies from SD and SF
Guts, grit, and women with a bitch of a time getting their dresses to zip when Women of Viv and Lavina Rich’s Push Process deconstruct glamour at the Live Arts Fest.
Read MoreJean Isaacs at 70, Celebrates with Impressive Concert
Ms. Isaacs looked radiant in a flowing white pants suit and remarked, “I am proud of my age.” The adoring audience interrupted her by singing “Happy Birthday.” After the event, County Supervisor Dave Roberts declared it “Jean Isaacs Day,” and a full celebration continued upstairs till midnight.
Read MoreTrolley Dances soars with choir and murals; sparks talk about homeless
It’s just a few exits south of downtown under the majestic San Diego/Coronado Bay Bridge, but for many in San Diego, Chicano Park in the community of Barrio Logan may seem like a world away. That makes it the perfect spot for this year’s Trolley Dances, which begins at the Barrio Logan Trolley Station and runs for two weekends, Sept. 28 and 29, Oct. 5 and 6.
Read MoreMaking the cut: Inside the audition for 2013 Trolley Dances
“I want you to improvise two things – sliding and placement sequences – and don’t forget to change levels,” she said. “Press into other body parts, and I want you end with something risky.”
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