The News Review:
- Complexions to make Israeli debut
- DANCE CHANCE ‘STARS’
- Dance War – TV Decoder – Media & Television – New York Times Blog
- Students dance the night away for pediatric AIDS
- Break Away This Spring!
Complexions to make Israeli debut
Jerusalem Post – Feb 19, 2008
” Together Rhoden and Richardson founded Complexions 12 years ago and are its joint artistic directors. There are seven dances in the show – a five-piece middle section book-ended by Dear Frederic a tribute to F. Chopin and his music and by a salute to the multi-faceted vocal magic of jazz-singer Nina Simone in Pretty Gritty Suite. The other pieces in the middle are Gone set to music sung by that priestess of Gospel Odetta Gravity Moody Booty Blues and Lux all danced by various members of the company. From the beginning Complexions has been dedicated to portraying the energy and restlessness of New York in all its multifaceted multiethnic multicultural complexity (hence the company’s name)… The other pieces in the middle are Gone set to music sung by that priestess of Gospel Odetta Gravity Moody Booty Blues and Lux all danced by various members of the company. From the beginning Complexions has been dedicated to portraying the energy and restlessness of New York in all its multifaceted multiethnic multicultural complexity (hence the company’s name). Rhoden’s choreography described as molten lava embraces the city from fashion to fusion in a dance language that melds classical with pop and modern with break-dance and hip-hop. Rhoden and Richardson were both principal dancers with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and both have received that company’s Apex Award (as well as many others) for their contribution to dance. Rhoden has created some 60 ballets for Complexions and for other US companies including the Joffrey and New York City Ballets. He’s also created choreographies for Prince and Cirque de Soleil. Richardson has danced with the Frankfurt Ballet American Ballet Theater on Broadway and in film.
DANCE CHANCE ‘STARS’
New York Post – Feb 19, 2008
Presley 62 is the oldest of the bunch which also includes deaf actress Marlee Matlin 42 magician Penn Jillette 53 "Hairspray" star Marissa Jaret Winokur 35 and comedian Adam Carolla 43 an ex-boxing instructor. Other contestants are former tennis great Monica Seles 34 R&B singer Mario Dewar Barrett 21 actor Steve Guttenberg 49 Miami Dolphin defensive end Jason Taylor 33 and actress Shannon Elizabeth 34. The latest edition of ABC's celebrity ballroom-dance show begins March 17. Since its 2005 debut "Dancing with the Stars" has become an unlikely hit drawing an average of about 20 million viewers. On the show celebrities many of whose careers are fading are paired with professional dancers. Each week viewers vote off a celebrity until the finale. The prize is small – just a fancy trophy… One of last season's crowd favorites Marie Osmond is enjoying a second career of sorts thanks to the attention she drew as a contestant on the show. She recently an nounced her return to regular TV with her own talk show. In other "Danc ing" news yester day professional ballroom hoofer Maksim Chmerkovskiy who previously danced with Laila Ali and Spice Girl Mel B announced that he will take a break from the competition citing exhaustion. The new cast of "Dancing" was announced during the season finale of the show's spinoff "Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie" in a series of bizarre fake newscasts featuring "Dancing" alums Kenny Mayne Jerry Rice and pillow-lipped soap star Lisa Rinna. Mayne a former college football quarterback and ESPN sportscaster was wearing green eye shadow and a tight purple shirt with sparkles while NFL great Rice was sporting in a red silk shirt.
Dance War – TV Decoder – Media & Television – New York Times Blog
nytimes.com – Feb 19, 2008
9 million who tuned in for ?Deal or No Deal? at 8 p. Opposite the game shows the finale of ABC?s ?Dance War? drew an average of just 9. 1 million viewers including the lowest ratings to date for the series among adults 18 to 49. ABC ranked fourth over all trailing with ?October Road? (4. 4 million) at 10 p.
Students dance the night away for pediatric AIDS
UCLA Daily Bruin – The UCLA Daily Bruin – Feb 19, 2008
After speaking many of these kids were found grooving on the dance floor for several hours Saturday night often in the center of a large dance circle or in the middle of a group of students posing for a picture. Though the kids stayed until almost midnight hours past a reasonable bedtime they were never fazed by the late time. When dancers weren?t out moving on the dance floor many were found taking a break in the dancer rooms where each participant was provided with a box to keep their belongings. The walls were decorated with neon signs of encouragement including ?You could be missing your favorite song!? and ?Why aren?t you dancing??Erin Noud a first-year biology student and Katie Lubarsky a first-year undeclared student returned to their boxes shortly after 1 a. to grab final touches for their ?70s lounge outfits to fit the ?Sunset Strip? theme. The theme of the event changed every three hours and dancers were encouraged to dress up differently for each theme.
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Break Away This Spring!
Free with registration – PR Newswire – AccessMyLibrary.com – Feb 19, 2008
“Spring break may be synonymous with college kids and party scenes but there’s a also a large segment of the market that is traveling with younger kids on break as well as those going spring skiing or simply looking to escape the cold” said Heather Leisman Senior Director of Merchandising at Orbitz. “Our Insiders have picked some great places to avoid the crowds and enjoy a memorable vacation. ” Top 10 Alternative Spring Break Destinations To help travelers plan a getaway this spring Orbitz is highlighting the top alternative spring break destinations.