Miami Dance Futures

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09/27/2024

Dear Facebook friends, The Illustrated Dance Technique of José Limón which was first published in 1969 by Harper and Row and then a new addition by Princeton book company publishers in 1999 and since then it has been published in, Spanish, German, Japanese, and this Month I am so pleased to see the cover design for the Chinese version.

09/14/2024

Dear Facebook Friends: We changed this workshop to a two-day event - see reason in flyer below. This intensive course is for dance teachers who wish to focus their teaching on the work of José Limón. Participants will learn the movement concepts fundamental to the Limón philosophy. Lewis will share his years of experiences with José Limón with rare photos, films and personal stories about José’s teaching philosophy. The teacher course will continue with Lewis’ approach to teaching it and Krasnow' curriculum.
https://www.dancenowmiami.org/events/limonteacher

09/09/2024

Dear Facebook friends who are Dance Teachers. I with Donna Krasnow will lead this three-day intensive course for dance teachers who wish to focus their teaching on the work of José Limón. Donna Krasnow is the co-author of Lewis’ latest book Daniel Lewis: A Life in Choreography and the Art of Dance. Participants will learn the movement concepts fundamental to the Limón philosophy: weight, fall and rebound, fall and recovery, succession, opposition, isolation, breath, and suspension. Additional elements include the use of rhythm and musicality specific to the Limón tradition: alignment, dynamics, use of space, and artistic expression. Lewis will share his years of experiences with José Limón with rare photos, films and personal stories about José’s teaching philosophy and Lewis’ approach to teaching it. Krasnow has developed a unique teaching curriculum for Limón technique designed for dancers from 8 years old to adults, recognized internationally. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience Limón as taught by Lewis and the curriculum developed by Krasnow. Join us for an exciting three days with dance teachers from across North America! For more information and to sign up for this three day workshop click here: https://www.dancenowmiami.org/events/limonteacher

08/19/2024

Dear Facebook Friends,
Back on July 12th I had a very happy 80th birthday and received so many wishes for a happy birthday from all my Facebook Friends. What more can a person ask for in life. Well, The New World School of Arts and Dance Now Miami found a way to make the wishes go on longer for my special 80th year. On October 6, at 3:00 PM there will be a special Tribute, Performance and Reception to honor my 80th year in the world, at the New World Dance Theatre. Doing what I love and have work at since my first dance class in 1949 at the age of 5. I may get up from the audience and do a little dancing as well.

Click on this link for information and tickets: https://bit.ly/3yRPx43
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See the flyer below.

07/28/2024

Dear Facebook Friends,

The world lost a dear friend and colleague this month: Richard Klein, the former principal of New York City’s LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, and the founding Provost of the High School and College programs of the New World School of the Arts in Miami. I graduated from the High School of Performing Arts (HSPA: the “Fame” school) in 1962, which later became LaGuardia under Principal Klein when he merged the HSPA with Music and Art, creating the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of the Performing and Visual Arts. It was Richard that who showed up at one of my classes at the Juilliard School, sat down and watched the entire class, and then convinced me to apply for the position of Dean of Dance at NWSA. A month later I interviewed for, and then accepted, the position of founding Dean of Dance at NWSA. This was a life-changing and wonderful event in my life.

I was blessed to have two dance educator mentors: Martha Hill at the Juilliard School, and Richard Klein at New World School of the Arts. I write this tribute to Richard Klein to thank him for helping thousands of visual and performing arts students in New York and Miami to become better citizens, and make major contributions to the quality of life for so many people. I also thank him for bringing me to Miami and giving me the freedom to create a program that I’m very proud of, paving the way for dance students to achieve their dreams as leaders in the dance world as dancers and choreographers. And let’s not forget all the dance students who became doctors, lawyers, physical therapist, surgeons and dance educators! Students who study the arts learn to think “outside the box,” making them successful, no matter what they do. Richard, your life’s work is being carried on by all those that you affected in the arts. Thank you, Richard, for trusting in me. RIP Danny

07/07/2024

Happy Birthday Donald Mckayle. You would have been 94 today. You left us much to early in 2018. Thank you for leaving a lasting Legacy of your work in the Dance world. You are truly missed.
Photo at New World School of the Arts.

06/15/2024

Dear Facebook friends. I am giving you a heads up with this, Save the date for my 80th Birthday Party. I will turn 80 in July and I am looking forward to entering my 81st year. but the official event will take place at the New World School of the Arts on Sunday, October 6, 2024. There will be a performance of works by Dance Now Miami, the students at the New World School of the Arts and a special performance of my work "Open Book". A few Alumni from Juilliard and New World will be speaking and performing as well. This will be followed by a party, reception and dancing. It is going to be quite an evening. If you have not received a save the date card, write to Dance Now Miami at [email protected] to get on the mailing list. Tickets will to on sale mid August. I'm even thinking of doing a tap dance with Julia Faris. Masha Maddux former Martha Graham dancer will perform as well. So put Sunday, October 6th 2024 in your save the date calendar. And e-mail "Dance Now Miami" letting them know you want to be on the mailing list, if you have not received the save the date by e-mail, or to send any nostalgic images they can use for a presentation.
Mail to: [email protected]

04/09/2024

Dear Facebook friends,

This has been a very busy week. Two highlights which brought many wonderful people together in the arts, were. “The 2024, Serving the Arts Awards at Miami Dade County Auditorium. And “It’s My Party and I’ll Dance If I Want To” The Armour Dance Theatre’s 75th Birthday Party during their annual Spring Concert at the New World School of the Arts. And The highlight was today. I taught a class and lectured to the 9th and 10th graders at the New World School of the Arts. So much fun and I did not have to grade anyone. Congratulations to Dennis Edwards, Shella Womble and Mont Trainer for their Arts Heroes & Champions Awards. Ruth Wiesen for the 75th anniversary of the Armour Dance Theatre. Some photos from these events.

Thank you to