What Did You Learn from the Facebook TOS Controversy?
I know what we learned. Absolutely nothing. But that’s because we read the Terms of Service wherever we have content, even simple promotional content. It’s why, prior to the change, that we had still photos on our Facebook page, but no video. We may be bringing the dance world full on into...
Americans for the Arts’ Big Failure
Like many New Yorkers, I was surprised and disappointed to read that Charles Schumer voted in support of the Coburn Amendment. You know, that pretty little piece of redneck legislative garbage that stripped “any … museum, theater [or] art center” from receiving any bailout funds in...
The Return of Choreography Exposed - “Edge”
Gen Hashimoto in Jennifer Muller Our wish has been granted. In November, we attended the first “Choreography Exposed” at the Jennifer Muller Studios, and on Thursday, they’re doing it again - this time for the piece “Edge”, which will be part of the company’s repetory...
The Madoff List. Recognize Anyone?
Whip out your highlighters - The “full” list has been posted. Executive Directors and development staff… happy reading. Don’t worry… it’s only 164 pages, single spaced, small type. Unfortunately, this isn’t a complete full list. There are additional stakeholders...
5 Things Football Shares with Dance
5. Both rely on a language that is near incomprehensible to those watching it for the first time. Post pattern? Battement? Positions? Slant cross? 4. NFL Hall of Famer Lynn Swann (In fact, there is a significant number of pro and collegiate players who take ballet, yoga and other movement classes). 3....