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Saturday Open Thread | Alvin Ailey Dance Series

Posted on March 22, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Pas de Duke is Alvin Ailey’s spirited modern dance translation of a classical pas de deux, originally created in 1976 as a showcase for Judith Jamison and Mikhail Baryshnikov. She was a reigning star of modern dance; he was one … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Alvin Ailey Dance Series

Posted on March 21, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

One of the most popular works in the Ailey repertory, Ronald K. Brown’s spellbinding Grace is a fervent tour-de-force depicting individuals on a journey to the promised land.  Described by The New York Times as “astounding, something to be sensed … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Alvin Ailey Dance Series

Posted on March 20, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

This propulsive world premiere by in-demand choreographer Aszure Barton accentuates the vitality and physical prowess of the Ailey company. Driven by the dancers’ passion, skill and collective power, the work was created over a 5-week developmental process with the entire … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Alvin Ailey Dance Series

Posted on March 19, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

In Ronald K. Brown’s Four Corners, 11 dancers depict spiritual seekers amid four angels standing on the corners of the earth, holding the four winds. In creating his fifth commission for the Ailey company since 1999, the celebrated choreographer turned … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Alvin Ailey Dance Series

Posted on March 18, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Robert Battle’s The Hunt is a primal ritual with a distinctly urban feel fueled by a thundering percussion soundtrack by Les Tambours du Bronx. Perhaps Battle’s most popular work, it explores the relationship between modern sports and the rites of … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Alvin Ailey Dance Series

Posted on March 17, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Alvin Ailey was born on January 5, 1931, in Rogers, Texas. His experiences of life in the rural South would later inspire some of his most memorable works. He was introduced to dance in Los Angeles by performances of the … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread

Posted on July 21, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

TLC is an American musical trio whose repertoire spanned R&B, hip-hop, soul, funk, and new jack swing. Originally consisting of Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, rapper-singer Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, and singer Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, they found unprecedented success in the 1990s … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on May 14, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

The Time is a funk and dance-pop ensemble formed in 1981. They are close Prince associates and arguably the most successful artists who have worked with him. The band was assembled under a clause in Prince’s contract with Warner Bros. … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread

Posted on May 13, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

The Time is a funk and dance-pop ensemble formed in 1981. They are close Prince associates and arguably the most successful artists who have worked with him. The band was assembled under a clause in Prince’s contract with Warner Bros. … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on May 7, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

TLC is an iconic, four time grammy award winning American girl group whose repertoire spanned R&B, Rock, Hip-Hop, Pop, Soul, Funk, and New Jack Swing. Originally consisting of band front woman, Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, rapper Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, and … Continue reading →

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