MERCURY

11/19/2009 by StyleStation in News

Oscar winning actress, Cate Blanchett is the Artistic Director. Mr Giorgio Armani is the patron. I am introducing you to Sydney Theatre Company, home performance venue for the world renowned, Sydney Dance Company. What an amazing venue to house such an incredible dance company. All so shiny and modern, this artsy, wharf side complex encases a book store, bar, restaurant and state of the art theatres.
I recently attended STC to watch Sydney Dance Company`s performance of MERCURY. I must say, simplicity speaks volumes boldly.

IT'S BRITNEY B#@*H! Fans walk out on her world tour

11/19/2009 by StyleStation in News

Britney's CIRCUS continues around the world but gathers some disappointing press.
Absolutely trashed by fans and media alike for not singing throughout her concert, her lip-synching has caused uproar for ticket holders who paid to hear her live and has fans walking out! Brit and camp claim that her show is too vigorous with all of the dance involved. I went along to see what the fuss is all about.

Men in tutus and pointe shoes ?

11/12/2009 by StyleStation in News

Yes, you read correctly. MEN in tutus and pointe shoes!
If you enjoy over the top humor, you had better buy a ticket to see the `Trocks` of Monte Carlo next time they are in a city near you. Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is my subject of review this week.

Laughs galore! The audience were riveted and belly laughing for the entire three act duration of skit comedy, choreographed under the guise of classical ballet. Camp and kitch, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is a novelty that has stood the test of time. Initiated in 1974, these men in tights have been entertaining audiences all over the world year on year.

Alvin Ailey on So You Think You Can Dance TONIGHT!

11/11/2009 by Lindsay Live in News

Tonight at 8/7c, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Clifton Brown, Linda Celeste Sims and Constance Stamatiou will guest star on the sixth season of Fox’s wildly popular So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD). The Ailey dancers will perform an excerpt from Ulysses Dove’s Episodes, an explosive tour de force ballet created in 1987. In 2008, Ailey was the first concert dance company to guest star on the Emmy award-winning show.

Graceful Geisha in Japan

11/08/2009 by StyleStation in News

My latest news comes from Japan. Tokyo infact, where I saw the Akasaka Odori 50th anniversay dance performance.

It was memorable and so very different. I studied Japanese dance when I was younger so it was a treat to see a traditional live performance of this magnitude.

MAMMA MIA here we go again!

11/05/2009 by StyleStation in News

Hey!
I was invited to the Family and Friends show, playing the evening prior to opening night for Mamma Mia in Sydney, Australia.
Most people haven`t been to a run like this. The director and team are set up front of house in the theatre. The show is formally introduced to the audience and you as the audience, consisting of family and friends of the artists, are rooting for the performers to do their very best. Command the laughs, perform all of the choreography with precision, hit every note and feed off of the energy of the audience.

Sorry to get political, but...

11/05/2009 by Lindsay Live in News

I have to say I'm extremely disappointed with the election results in Maine last Tuesday regarding same-sex marriage. This was the first time that the American populate repealed actual legislation regarding same-sex marriage; last year's measure in California was in response to a court ruling, not law. The legislation that would have granted gays the right to wed was defeated with a vote of 53%-47%.

Now, why am I posting this on a dance blog? Good question. Yes, I want to vent and luckily I have a forum to do so, but it's more than that...