It’s human nature to wonder “what could have been” if one thing in our lives had gone a different direction, whether it’s where we went to college, the guys we dated or what career we set our sights on. One simple twist of fate could change the path for each of us. That’s the basic premise of the contemporary Broadway […]
Fifty years isn’t a long time in the grand scheme of the universe. But in show business, it’s practically an eternity. A half century is exactly how long legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp has been working with dancers from ballet companies to TV, Broadway and film. Her name is pretty much synonymous with modern dance at this point. This September, you […]
Rex Tilton. Memorize those nine letters. Because we’re pretty sure you’ve already memorized every inch of him from the photo above, and it’s rude to stare without knowing someone’s name. As First Soloist for Ballet West, he’s not just one of the hottest dancers we’ve ever come across, he’s also easily one of the most talented, an opinion we share […]
1, 2, 3. 1, 2, 3. 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, wall. That’s us waltzing. Yeah, we’re not exactly known for our impeccable coordination or sleek athleticism. And us prancing around shirtless in tights is more American Horror Story than Modern American Dance. So we’re always mesmerized whenever truly talented performers take to the stage. And few troupes are as […]
We’re not the most romantic guy on the planet. Just ask our boyfriend who’s still in possession of 17 unused Groupons for Cinderella carriage rides around downtown at sunset. But what we lack in romance, we make up for in our passion for great storytelling, the reason we gave Once a chance in the first place. And we’re so glad […]
In the Middle Ages, alchemy was a science used to turn ordinary metals into gold. (Guess they hadn’t invented sugar daddies yet.) Another alchemy definition is a process of transforming something in an impressive way. So it’s no stretch that the latest production from MOMIX is titled Alchemia. After all, MOMIX is a troupe that has not only turned modern […]
Nothing beats a good old-fashioned rise-to-fame story. Except maybe a winning lottery ticket and a trip to Disneyland. But for Jason Mraz, the fantasy was real. From San Diego coffeehouses to the top of the Billboard charts, the singer-songwriter defied the odds to become a music sensation. His song “I’m Yours” is one of the most-played from his first four […]
The Phantom of the Opera is so much more than a cop-out Halloween costume. It’s a musical icon, and one that’s been thrilling audiences for centuries. Or since the ’80s. (Our fact checker’s on vacation, sorry.) It’s also our favorite mask-related story that doesn’t involve Cher. So like all great things, somebody set it out to make it even better. […]
Corey Haim. Corey Hart. Corey Ography. Those are our three favorite Coreys, not necessarily in that order. In all honesty, we far prefer an evening of choreographic perfection than a marathon of Haim movies. And we’re lucky to live in a city with a thirst for dance. Mark Morris is one of the most influential and celebrated choreographers, whose pieces […]
The hours spent in front of our sister’s full-length mirror practicing our signature Cabbage Patch-plié combo never led to fame and fortune for us in the dance world. But it did instill an immense level of respect for those who dare turn their lives over to the power of artistic movement. On May 2, TITAS presents Command Performance, being touted […]
