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International arts writer/critic for newspapers, magazines and websites.
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BalletMet 2 and OSU Dance partner for a unique performance highlighting protest through dance

By Sarah Irvin Clark (Columbus, OH) – BalletMet 2 and the Ohio State University Department of Dance have partnered to study and closely recreate two seminal pieces by Martha Graham and George Balanchine that highlight themes of protest. This is the second year of this DaNCe2U partnership for both groups and the theme of this year is #peace&strife; the first year focused on mental health. … Continue reading BalletMet 2 and OSU Dance partner for a unique performance highlighting protest through dance

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AWARD-WINNING CHOREOGRAPHER & PROFESSIONAL DANCER ANNOUNCES INCOPNEGRO PROJECT

By Kat Allen Akron, Ohio (Sept. 29, 2021) – Dominic Moore-Dunson and his team are thrilled to announce the collaborative new project inCOPnegro, an evening-length dance-theatre and storytelling podcasting project exploring the concept of “safety” through the lens of storytelling, parenthood, and police relations in Black communities throughout America. inCOPnegro aims to peel back the stories of individuals on both sides of the “blue line” while Dominic, a new … Continue reading AWARD-WINNING CHOREOGRAPHER & PROFESSIONAL DANCER ANNOUNCES INCOPNEGRO PROJECT

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Dance, Sports, Tragedy and Triumph, ‘The Running Show’ is a Winner [REVIEW]

Monica Bill Barnes & CompanyThe Running ShowThe University of Akron’s E. J. Thomas Performing Arts HallAkron, OH September 25, 2021 Reviewed by Steve Sucato Billed as an athletic, humorous and insightful dance-theater work/live documentary that looks at the life of a dancer as athlete/sports figure, Monica Bill Barnes & Company’s The Running Show did that as well as creating a glorious and touching metaphor for … Continue reading Dance, Sports, Tragedy and Triumph, ‘The Running Show’ is a Winner [REVIEW]

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