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Me as ‘Mark’ in the national touring company of A Chorus Line“Who have you been with my son?” Funny you should ask… Continue reading “Celebrating The 50th Anniversary Of ‘A Chorus Line’”
The winners of the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards, which recognize excellence in dance and choreography in theater and film, were announced on May 20 at NYU’s Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. Continue reading “Winners Of The 2024 Chita Rivera Awards Announced”
I just discovered this August 2022 clip from Britain’s Got Talent featuring five young boys who dance to stand up to bullies. Beau (12), Toby (11), Adam (10), Joey (10) and Ollie (11) introduce themselves as the “5 Star Boys,” and then live up to their chosen moniker. Continue reading “My Favorite Thing Today: 5 Star Boys On Britain’s Got Talent”
Taylor Zakhar Perez as Alex Claremont-Diaz and Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Henry in Prime Video’s Red, White & Royal Blue
Some news items you might have missed:
• What To Watch: In recognition of July being Disability Pride Month, the award-winning documentary Everybody Dance is available for free on Amazon’s Freevee app.
Check out my review and interview with director Dan Watt about his beautiful, uplifting film chronicling a studio that teaches dance to all kids: all ages, all abilities and disabilities – including those with special needs like cerebral palsy or on the autistic spectrum. Trailer below. Continue reading “What To Watch: ‘Everybody Dance’ On Amazon’s Freevee + More News”
Dan Levy visits Sesame Street (screen capture)
Justin Timberlake (image via Depositphotos)
Director/choreographer Chet Walker (image via official website)
In my latest podcast episode, I chat with out writer/director Dan Watt about his new documentary, “Everybody Dance.”
The film – a joyous, inspiring celebration of art and ambition – follows Bonnie Schlachte’s Ballet For All Kids dance studio in California.
As the name says, the studio teaches dance to all kids: all ages, all abilities and disabilities – including those with special needs like cerebral palsy or on the autistic spectrum. Continue reading ““Everybody Dance” Celebrates Joy Of Disabled Kids Who Dance”