by Nicole English
Sat, Nov 01, 2008
Although the Day of the Dead is often considered a Mexican version of Halloween, and has been long associated with the Catholic All Saints’ Day holiday, its history is actually much older with roots reaching far back into
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by Nicole English
Sat, Nov 08, 2008
This year's Choreofest 2008 treated audiences to an impressive array of choreography by both well-known artists in the field and dance faculty, performed heroically by the latest remarkable group of students in the dance program.
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by Nicole English
Sat, Nov 15, 2008
Beneath the lovely, ornate facade of the beautiful Midland Theater, Kansas City dance audiences were treated this week to a varied set of concerts highlighting one of the biggest influences in contemporary concert dance choreography, the late Alvin Ailey.
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by Beau Bledsoe
Sat, Nov 15, 2008
A very excited audience poured out a packed Folly Theater last Saturday night abuzz with commentary and childlike giddiness. This is the bedazzling effect even the most banal Flamenco can have on a person. For when a Flamenco show runs on all cylinders, it is a highly seductive and emotive catharsis for both performer and audience.
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