The News Review:
- ‘Duets are totally in my comfort zone’
- Zhang steals show at Skate America short program – Figureskating
- Irvine dancers join worldwide ‘Thriller’ event
- Judge Craig’s shock blast at Strictly Come Dancing contestants
‘Duets are totally in my comfort zone’
San Diego Union Tribune – Oct 28, 2007
At another point she pushes him away with her flexed foot. They twist and crawl roll and rock engaging in lifts so inventive they redefine the meaning of a delicate balance. At the end they slowly pivot together seemingly powerless to break out – or break up… I mean they're where I can do the most – take the most risks and find the most expression. I just love working in that form. At 53 he's a master of modern duets influenced by everything from watching the Royal Ballet's legendary Antoinette Sibley and Anthony Dowell while a dance student in London to performing in duets when he was a member of New York's acclaimed Twyla Tharp Dance. As choreographer and artistic director of his own company Malashock has made duets a staple of the troupe's repertoire. DETAILS“Let's Duet”Choreography by John Malashock performed by Malashock Dance When: Friday and Saturday at 8 p.
Zhang steals show at Skate America short program – Figureskating
ESPN – Oct 28, 2007
“Last year when she skated after Mao [Asada] at the world championships in Tokyo and the building was literally shaking we told ourselves ‘Well that’s probably the worst it could ever be. ‘ ” Meissner knows what she’s up against with Zhang. It wasn’t that long ago that Meissner was trying to break in with the likes of Kwan and Sasha Cohen. She also knows she doesn’t have the flexibility to make a layback spin zing like Zhang — judges gave her level one for her spin in the short program. “It’s my favorite spin in the world but we won’t go there” Meissner said with a laugh. “It’s pretty hard man. ” But it will be pretty hard for Zhang to keep up with Meissner… But I’m happy for myself too. ” Who knows what we’ll be talking about years from now but it’s pretty certain we’ll remember this night. Ice chipslympic silver medalists Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto remain the leaders following the original dance portion of the competition. Many duos selected Russian and gypsy themes for the folk music routine but Belbin and Agosto chose an American bluegrass theme instead. She said they chose the music because it was something with which they felt comfortable. Agosto then quipped “You didn’t realize there’s a small Puerto Rican-Jewish-Appalachian community in Chicago. ” & There was only placement change among the 10 teams between the compulsory and original dance portions of the event.
Irvine dancers join worldwide ‘Thriller’ event
CRegister – Oct 28, 2007
Pacific Standard Time. “I’ve never done any kind of choreographed dance like this and it’s so much fun” said Clark a graphic designer and artist. “I dig that it’s a global international event. I think it’s really cool that everybody all over the world can get together and do something totally crazy like this. And nobody’s killing anybody. ” The Irvine “Thrill the World” event was organized by Irvine resident Tom Nguyen and dance instructor Jeremy Heckman… ne of those victims Kim Deans of Running Springs participated in “Thrill the World” in Irvine. She was evacuated from her home on Monday morning and hasn’t been allowed back. “It’s a break a physical and mental break” said Deans 26. “It was either this or Disneyland. ” The number of total participants will be tallied over the next few days and posted on.
Judge Craig’s shock blast at Strictly Come Dancing contestants
dailymail.co.uk – Oct 28, 2007
Her legs are so long shecan’t get them out in time. She’s discovered she’s got a lot morework to do. Next Craig savaged Letitia Dean heartbroken after her marriagebreak-up for being too fat?then did a nifty backstep saying shecould still dance well. He said: “She shouldn’t be paranoid about it. Go out there andshow people it’s K to be bigger. “You can still dance your ass off if you’re a fat porker. Giving his verdict on the other girls he thinks singer AleshaDixon is good but may not be popular with the audience and Gabbywho’s competing against her rugby star husband Kenny Logan is outto win.