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Perron reads from her new collection, Through the Eyes of a Dancer [Wesleyan U Press] TODAY at 6:00 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble on Broadway at 82nd Street. Perron writes: “For me, this building has a special history cuz … Continue reading →

Since when did “bi-partisan” and “compromise” became greater goods in and of themselves?  Compromise to what end? Bi-partisan at whose expense? To his everlasting shame, my Representative Jerrold Nadler folded and voted for the budget travesty—who gives a flying fig … Continue reading →

Reviewing Janzen at the School of American Ballet workshop in 2007, Alastair Macauley in The New York Times described him as “already a partner of rare accomplishment.”  Janzen’s partnering skills will certainly get a workout on the evening of December … Continue reading →

I LOVE MARRAKESH, THE HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS, OURZARZATE AND THE DRAA VALLEY because they are hot, dry, beautiful and friendly.  GO MOROCCO!

I LOVE REIMS FRANCE in winter because its freezing cold and bone-chillingly damp and nighttime starts around 4:00 p.m.  You just have to work up a sweat tromping through the dormant vineyards, drink champagne at the outdoor kiosk (a great way to … Continue reading →

Right this way.

Speculating on what seemed to be more young people at last week’s Die Frau — Could it be that conductor Vladimir Jurowski (still relatively young by conductorial standards, 14 years after making his Met debut when he was really young) … Continue reading →

I’m not exactly sure why the percentage of young people in a classical music or opera performance is supposed to be an index to the health of performance forms.  The important thing is that seats are filled.  Yes, youth add … Continue reading →

While you’re splurging on dance publications, sweep up the just-published fall 2013 Ballet Review. You might want to frequent a ravishingly well-stocked news store, like the one at the corner of Eighth Avenue and 12th Street, or the one just … Continue reading →

The new, December issue of Dance Magazine features biographies of the DM Award winners, who will be honored Dec. 9. And that means it includes my profile of Patriica Wilde.  Not available on line yet, so pony up and purchase! … Continue reading →