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Dance

May, 2012

Astoria

Famed dance institute holds tryouts for kids in Queens (WITH VIDEO)

Hundreds of pint-sized dance hopefuls bounded into Astoria for a free audition with the School of American Ballet at the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts Sunday. Comment.

April, 2012

Sunnyside

Romantic intrigue comes to Sunnyside theater

The Thalia Theatre, tucked between mom-and-pop stores on a triangular street in Sunnyside, will be celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. Right now, the cast of “La Callas y Medea” is rehearsing for their May 18 world premiere. Comments (2).
South Jamaica

Showstoppers take moves from film classics in S. Jamaica

Hundreds of youngsters from across the five boroughs demonstrated their moves from motion pictures at the Edward Byrne Center in South Jamaica last week during the Police Athletic League’s annual Showstoppers performing arts tournament. Comment.

February, 2012

Flushing

Turkish dancers set to dazzle at Queens College

As part of its “Year of Turkey” celebrations, Queens College will present INFLUX, a program of contemporary Turkish dance. The performance will be held at the Goldstein Theatre on Saturday at 8 p.m. Admission is free. Comment.

January, 2012

Astoria

Making Middle Eastern magic

In the subculture of belly dancing, there are few stronger images than the flowing, glittery costumes, but many of these outfits can cost more than $600 and are made in Egypt and Turkey. Astoria dancer Angela Lambru’s first costume cost $800 and she was typically paid $30 for each dance performance. Comments (1).
Flushing

Acrobats soar at Queens Theatre

The Golden Dragon Acrobats, a Chinese acrobatic touring company, dazzled visitors to Queens Theatre with stunts that included balancing, gymnastics and contortion. Comment.

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