Matthew Bourne's "The Red Shoes" On September 15, the big-ticket fall dance season in Los Angeles begins with the U.S. premiere of Sir Matthew Bourne's award-winning 2016 ballet version of ‘The Red Shoes,’ appearing for a robust two-week run at the Music Center (Sept. 15-Oct.1). As with other recent Bourne visits, the luxe scenic production … [Read more...]
Feet of Clay
The dreamy bubble of appreciation I was sporting for DWTS kind of popped last night. My patience for the hokey, extinct Americana scenarios (soda shops, motorcycle bad boys, zexy criminals ) was tested to the limit given this week's current events. Imagine if someone...anyone....had danced the quick step in a hoodie?? … [Read more...]
A for Effort
So I am watching "Dancing with the Stars" now. It's the single reality show in my roster at this point. And though I felt no frisson when the list of Season 11 competitors was announced, I was pleasantly surprised by the pleasure I took in the first show. While my allegiance goes to Gladys Knight, who was rightly praised for the way she "oozes" … [Read more...]