After climbing up about five flights of stairs, fearing that I’d tumble down the steep steps in the balcony, and finally squeezing into my seat, I immediately noticed that we had an awesome overhead view of the stage. Because we were so high up, I was able to to spot all the different musicians and…
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After watching “Otello” at the Metropolitan Opera, I was not expecting much. I disliked Otello for the reason that I did not like the translation as it seemed like old english. Many people like to just watch the performance and not pay attention to what they are saying but it is imperative to me that…
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By popular demand: IMG_2962 When I arrived at the New York City Center for my first dance performance, I was excited to say the least. Many people do not know this but I really enjoy dancing (I have a short video of me dancing in my high school’s color war, ask to see it!). But unfortunately,…
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The variety and diversity of the performances we saw at Fall for Dance was a pleasant surprise. I was expecting to sit through two hours of classical ballet however as soon as I heard the first strains of music for Shivashtakam, I realized how wrong I was. Shivashtakam is an Indian dance that was preformed…
Continue ReadingThe Evolution and Musicality of Fall for Dance
The Fall for Dance show was a wonderful experience that perfectly encapsulated why I love dance as a means of art expression. I enjoyed the progression of the program, as it went from more classical pieces to contemporary pieces. The program showcased the evolution of dance, and demonstrated all different cultures. After doing a bit…
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