Friday’s first act was flawless. Who would imagine a debate over politics and philosophy — with Mao, Chou, Nixon and Henry Kissinger locking heads — could be so suspenseful? The banquet-scene toast numbers by Yuan (as Chou) and Mulligan (as Nixon) were brimming with feeling, and the act ended with full-tilt boogie dancing by the East-West guests, including Pat and the president atop dining tables, giddy over their seeming success. That vision tarnishes in the second act, when Kanyova (as Pat) sings eloquently of simple virtues — and is so naively out of sync with her hosts. She is horrified by the violence in the Chinese ballet that follows. This is the famous “The Red Detachment of Women,” splendidly choreographed by Wen Wei Wang, who danced to the original ballet during the Cultural Revolution, when the real Madame Mao made it a model of revolutionary art. It contains some of Adams’ most delightful and madcap music — and the opera’s biggest blunder, as Kissinger is hallucinated into the ballet as a rapist-clown.
First Round, In my opinion, Riker and Allison stole the round with another go at their “Pirates” paso doble, As host Tom Bergeron said when they came off the floor, “Johnny Depp, eat your heart out!” As good as the dance was during Disney Week, it was even better tonight, Head judge Len Goodman even rose from his seat to give ballet art, ballerina art, dancer art, girls pink room, original canvas art, kids gifts, nursery gifts, girls room ideas, dance the pair a standing ovation, Judge Julianne Hough said Riker showed controlled energy and judge Bruno Tonioli called Riker, “a barn-storming daredevil.” Riker was totally in character (even after the dance) and didn’t miss a step of the paso, Their score? All 10s for a perfect 40..
The singer-songwriter delivered so many memorable movie anthems during the ’80s, including “I’m Alright” in “Caddyshack,” the title track to “Footloose” and “Danger Zone” in “Top Gun.”. Yet, that’s only part of his story. The Grammy-winning artist also achieved much fame as one half of Loggins and Messina, the ’70s soft-rock duo responsible for such favorites as “Your Mama Don’t Dance,” “Danny’s Song” and “House at Pooh Corner.”.
Lang chose the Adagietto, Mahler’s most familiar theme, for its evocative beauty rather than the symbolism of its origins, though the ballet art, ballerina art, dancer art, girls pink room, original canvas art, kids gifts, nursery gifts, girls room ideas, dance piece explores the dynamic push and pull between the contrasting needs of intimacy and autonomy, Originally created for a Golden Ballet Co-Star Gala at Japan’s NBA Ballet, “Splendid Isolation III” premiered at Tokyo’s Mielparque Hall on Aug, 4, 2007, While the dance is a sensuous pas de deux, the female partner’s luminous costume, an expansive white skirt, almost serves as a third character, Both a boundary for her and a protective shell for the couple, it embodies the inherent struggle for identity within a relationship..
Clayton Oktoberfest: Saturday, Oct. 6, and Sunday, Oct. 7: This historic Contra Costa County town hosts a two-day downtown festival that combines a traditional Oktoberfest with a street festival. Biergarten, Bavarian dancers, live music by The Internationals, German food, plus carnival, street performers, and arts and crafts. A noon parade on Saturday will culminate in the tapping of the keg in the biergarten. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Free admission, parking, shuttle. www.claytonoktoberfest.com.
