Dallas Dancing Examiner

La Divina Productions presents Nouvelle Burlesque September 19, 2009

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:33:20 -0700

Poster by Jenni LederCome see the best of upcoming burlesque talent in La Divina Productions' Nouvelle Burlesque Revue at the Lakewood Theater in Dallas, Texas this Saturday September 19, 2009. Show starts at 8 pm.For more info: Check out the La Divi...

Bewitching Burlesque Revue presents Mid Summer Masquerade in Carrollton, TX this August 8, 2009

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:23:06 -0700

Poster by Jenni LederThis coming Saturday, August 8, 2009 is Bewtiching Burlesque's Mid-Summer Masquerade Burlesque Revue and Costume Pageant. It's at the Plaza Arts Center in Carollton, TX starting at 8 pm. Be sure to get your tickets early! They a...

Futuristic Dance Party 2009 in Dallas, TX at The Loft August 1, 2009

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:11:00 -0700

Tomorrow, August 1, 2009, the Dallas Dancers Network are hosting their Futuristic Dance Party at the Loft on 1135 South Lamar, Dallas, TX. The cover is $15 for under 21 and $10 for 21+. Great dancers and dance groups from around the DFW area wi...

RIP Merce Cunningham, avant garde/modern dance choreographer dies at 90

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:41:59 -0700

The great Merce Cunningham is no longer with us. Please take a few moments to read this wonderful New York Times article to remember this great choreographer and innovator of modern dance.

Atomic Frolic Burlesque Revue 2009 in Dallas, Texas review

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:09:42 -0700

Poster by Jenni Leder July 18th 2009, I had the pleasure of viewing Atomic Frolic, the most recent burlesque production brought to us by La Divina Productions, LLC at the Lakewood Theater in Dallas, TX. It featured the best and brightest of lo...

RIP Pina Bausch, great German neo-expressionist choreographer dies June 30, 2009

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:02:17 -0700

In this bizarre week of deaths, one particularly hit me hard: Pina Bausch. Her German expressionist work is by far some of the most groundbreaking dances I have ever seen. She will be sorely missed.For more info: Check out the New York Times Ar...

Vixens of Vaudeville Burlesque show this Friday in Denton

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:46:15 -0700

The Vixens of Vaudeville are putting on a show for all you Dentonites this Friday. Help support your local Burlesque scene and show them some love! I won't be there this Friday but if anyone would like to send me some quotes on the show, I would be g...

Dance Your Ass Off reality TV, Biggest Loser meets So You Think You Can Dance/Dancing with the Stars

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:40:56 -0700

Host of DYAO: Marissa Jaret WinokurI love that reality television has brought dance to the mainstream audience. I've noticed higher enrollement of children and adults alike in dance classes which is amazing. Dance helps improve self - esteem, coordin...

So You Think You Can Dance Information on the Internet

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:09:33 -0700

It's very hard for me to write about So You Think You Can Dance because I do not have a TV in my house. However, I have a friend who is willing to record for me so hopefully I will be able to at least recap on tomorrow and Thurday's episodes. In th...

So You Think You Can Dance Information on the Internet

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:07:01 -0700

So You Think You Can Dance Information on the InternetIt's very hard for me to write about So You Think You Can Dance because I do not have a TV in my house. However, I have a friend who is willing to record for me so hopefully I will be able...

House Subcommittee approves bill to support arts and humanities groups

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:40:33 -0700

According to this ArtsBeat article from the New York Times, the House Subcommittee has approved a bill to support arts and humanities groups including the National Endowment for the Arts. This is great, especially in this economy, for strugglin...

Ballet: How to pack for a summer intensive

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:11:16 -0700

As the summer gets under way, the dancing days are not over for many. In fact, the start of summer intensive season is about to begin and many dancers and their parents are asking themselves a very important question, “What do I pack?”W...