Dance productions abound this time of year typically featuring a Sugar Plum Fairy and waltzing flowers. Accordingly, American Ballet Theatre (ABT) came to the Orange County area for a return presentation of choreographer Alexei Ratmansky’s kid-friendly version of “The Nutcracker.” Meanwhile, in downtown Los Angeles, however, choreographer Matthew Bourne’s creative take on “Swan Lake” at […]
Paige VanZant, the mixed martial arts (MMA) strawweight fighter, is also now a dancing heavyweight. The 115 pound VanZant is a contestant on the ABC reality television show ‘Dancing with the Stars’ (DWTS). In the competition that aired on May 2, 2016, she scored an impressive triple-10, which was a perfect score. She has been teamed […]
Maurice White, the founder of the horn-driven band Earth, Wind & Fire, died on Feb. 03, 2016. He has been hailed by many as one who inspired positivity throughout his illustrious career. He was 74 and suffered from Parkinson’s disease, which significantly curtailed him from touring and appearing in public. “My brother, hero, and best […]
