by Neil | Feb 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
I was listening to a group of Black high school students in Florida responding to Governor DeSantis’ dictum about cancelling the AP African American Studies course – and this young man said, “It’s like they’re saying we have no...
by Neil | Jan 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
Our one-hour webinar on Thursday evening, January 19, 2023, exploring the complex affinities and inevitable divergences of Martha Graham and Anna Sokolow, was well-attended, lively and provocative. And it took a village of dance people. Gratitude and kudos to Samantha...
by Neil | Jan 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
…discovered by Fran Kirmser, Director of Strategic Marketing and Special Events, Martha Graham Dance Company, at her favorite independent bookshop, Books on the Common, in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
by Neil | Jan 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Martha Graham taught at the Juilliard School from 1951-1977. And there she was again, gracing the window of The Juilliard Store on West 66th Street in Manhattan, for all the world to see, in celebration of International Choreographers Day. Strolling by, I am reminded...
by Neil | Dec 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
A fine pre-holiday winter evening in Manhattan, as I make my way down town on the west side of Broadway through throngs of darkly-clad young people, out and about, strolling couples, groups of friends waiting in line for a scoop of gelato, wining and dining at leisure...
by Neil | Dec 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
On the afternoon of December 2, under the community-based auspices of Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures, NB was honored to take lunch with principal Melissa A. Pearlman, dance chair James Washington Manning, and the dance and creative nonfiction faculty of Pittsburgh CAPA...
