by jvranish1 | Nov 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
This critique was written by Annette Elphinstone, a senior dance major at Point Park University from Freedom, Pennsylvania. It was given as an assignment in the newly-created course, “Dance Aesthetics and Criticism” We have all read and discussed...
by jvranish1 | Oct 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
In a way, Finding Neverland is the prequel to the numerous films and stage productions of J.M. Barrie’s celebrated story, describing the boy who became Peter Pan. Except, perhaps, that this Broadway musical focuses on the author himself, a man who didn’t...
by jvranish1 | Sep 22, 2016 | The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
One famous quote about dancer Ginger Rogers smirked that she did everything Fred Astaire did, but backwards and in high heels. Well, ladies, the shoe company/drag queen musical Kinky Boots is putting its own stamp on that, in fact, elevating it to a new level with...
by jvranish1 | Aug 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
A Wilde Award. Former Pittsburgh artistic director Patricia Wilde added yet another award to her treasure chest. She was honored by the National Museum of Dance in Saratoga, New York, along with famed tap dancer Gregory Hines, whose award was accepted by tapper...
by jvranish1 | Jul 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
Dance Africa’s Erin Perry and staff have put together a rich look at traditional ethnic dance and more. It’s also a great opportunity for artists to immerse themselves in the sophisticated and alluring rhythms of West African and Caribbean drumming. And...
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