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Ballet Hispánico exposes Latinx diversity at the Rialto

Vanessa AlamoJanuary 30, 2019

Rarely does the American mainstream media accurately represent the Latinx community. Aware of society’s limited exposure to Latinx culture, Ballet Hispánico has...

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Ailey II returns to Atlanta with rising young dancers and new choreographic voices

Vanessa AlamoOctober 17, 2018

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is moving into the third year of its Destination Dance initiative, partnering with local cultural, civic and educational ...

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Corian Ellisor creates “veraCity” at 7 Stages to champion dance choreographers of color

Vanessa AlamoJune 20, 2018

Artists of color are oftentimes overlooked due to lack of exposure, and this is especially true in Atlanta. In order to showcase this city’s diverse dance artis...

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Review: Full Radius Dance defies physical limits to create a masterwork “Tapestry”

Vanessa AlamoMarch 13, 2018

When Douglas Scott founded Full Radius Dance in 1998, he was motivated by a partnership with the Shepherd Center and the unique power he discovered in the effor...

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Review: Alvin Ailey brilliantly reminds Atlanta of the importance of our humanity

Vanessa AlamoFebruary 22, 2018

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returned to Atlanta’s Fox Theatre last week, with Thursday's opening night showcasing a collection of contrasting pieces:...

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Flamenco dance icon Eva Yerbabuena brings acclaimed “Ay!” to the Rialto Theatre

Vanessa AlamoFebruary 21, 2018

Since her initial flamenco class at the age of 11, Eva Yerbabuena has become a trailblazer for flamenco artists worldwide, often pushing boundaries between the ...

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Icono de la danza flamenca Eva Yerbabuena trae al aclamado “¡Ay!” al Teatro Rialto

Vanessa AlamoFebruary 21, 2018

Desde su primera clase de flamenco a la edad de 11 años, Eva Yerbabuena se ha convertido en una pionera como bailarina de flamenco al nivel mundial, a menudo su...

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