Posts Tagged ‘San Diego dance’
San Diego Arts 2017: San Diego Story Writers Reflect on the Year
The articles being published today reflect that viewpoints of several of our writers on the San Diego Arts scene at the end of 2017. You’ll find each piece as a separate publication on the San Diego Story site. We’re posting them alphabetically by the author’s last name…
Read MoreDANCE RADAR: March into Spring with a Guide
Festivals, ballets, symphonies, collaborations, Cuban, Flamenco, whew–you’ll need a guide to navigate this month…
Read MoreKate Lounsbury (August 9, 1955-October 26, 2013)
Just added a wonderful reminiscence by Seattle dancer Deborah Birrane to the article about Kate Lounsbury, who died in Seattle last fall. This tribute to Kate, a dancer who was fierce and articulate, delicate but with tensile strength, includes beautiful photos and loving comments from friends in the San Diego and Seattle dance communities.
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Ellen Siegel (July 5, 1934-February 12, 2014)
Ellen Siegel’s daughter, Anny, and friends in the San Diego dance world remember this stunning artist of dance and life who passed away in February. Ellen started her career as a soloist with the Martha Graham Company – you should see the photos … JUST ADDED: Pat Sandback’s wonderful memories of the Big Ladies Small Dance Company and of going with Ellen to spend a weekend at Paul Taylor’s.
Read MoreMovers & Shakers, More Dance Listings
Release the swans! Wake up beautiful! Alonzo King what? May welcomes three ballets and a full calendar. We’ve compiled the listings. And keep up with the movers and shakers…
Read MoreHip Hop “Nutcracker” Features Menacing Mice, Best Party Scene Ever
Forget about cute little mice in the battle scene. In “A Culture Shock Nutcracker,” the rodents are rats in slashed tights, creeping in low like a street gang, wonderfully nasty. This hip hop take on “The Nutcracker” ballet gets a lot right its first time out; but there’s room for some redos the next time around.
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