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Karen Peterson and Dancers Season of Dance
Mixed abilities dance first occurred to Karen Peterson in 1990. She received a phone call from a wheelchair bound woman who wanted a part in a ballet. “My direction to her was to write about her physical memories, and that …
Savion Glover’s ‘SoLe Sanctuary:’ An Homage to the Late Great Tappers
Hailed as the “greatest tap dancer who ever lived,” Savion Glover will bring more than thrilling footwork to the Arsht Center this Saturday. His latest project “SoLe Sanctuary”
Peter London Global Dance in Little Haiti
Afro-Caribbean folklore entered Peter London’s soul at age six, and never left. In the hilly Trinidadian countryside, the then-youngster would take part in religious ceremonies often led by his
Back Again: Alvin Ailey
When the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre returns to the Arsht Center this month, Miami will welcome home the company’s Artistic Director Robert Battle. “It’s wonderful,” says Battle.
Habana Mix: A Modern Scope for Cuba’s Dance Traditions
Renowned choreographer Neri Torres is the reigning queen of Afro-Cuban dance here in Miami. And there is a reason why she’s maintained this title. As founder and artistic director
Venus Rising Brings On ‘Rhythms of Diversity’
If audiences feel empowered after a Venus Rising performance, then members of this globally-inspired group have accomplished their mission. “We want to uplift and inspire,” says Founding Director
Boukman Eksperyans Returns ‘Big’ to Little Haiti
For anyone who listens -- and dances -- seriously to music in Miami, Boukman Eksperyans conjures thoughts of upbeat folk-rock rhythms met by socially conscious lyrics. This has
Local Groups Vie for Knight’s People’s Choice Award
When Brigid Baker heard that she was selected to compete for $20,000, she was excited and oddly shocked. The seasoned dancer, choreographer and fierce community activist isn’t exactly fond
The Music of the Younger Kuti
Reared in Lagos, Nigeria, Femi Kuti was expected to be an exact musical replica of his father, Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. Femi toured with Fela’s band for years, but
