Good times were had at the Old School, New School Sock Hop Cabaret March 27 at the atrium on Sweet Auburn. I can’t remember the last time I saw such amazing dances in action such as the Bop, the Stroll, the Hand Jive, and even some stuff I have never seen before. The wardrobe came off just as cool as the dance moves. You just can’t get any cooler than poodle skirts and hush puppies.
(Text and photo by Matt Miller)
When I arrived to photograph Diana Crumb, a person who was involved in a 24-hour blindfolded dance in response to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, I wasn’t too sure what to expect. I shot for about half an hour and once I put my camera down and start packing up, found myself just sitting — watching and reflecting. It was a truly beautiful, continuous, fluid motion and made quite an impact on me.
(Photo and text by Matthew Miller)
At 76 years old, Paul Taylor continues his celebrated career through choreography for his dance company, Paul Taylor & Co., performing at the Rialto Center for the Arts Sat., Nov. 15. Taylor discovered his passion for dance in the early ’50s, began studying at Juliard, and founded his dance troupe — renowned for its imaginative choreography and provocative themes — shortly afterward.
The show’s at 8 p.m. and tickets run $32-$62.
