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production, Mrs. Allen told me that she saw something in me but I needed for- mal training. So she invited me to her summer program in L.A. and that’s where I began my dance training. Do you have a favorite dance genre and why? My favorite genre is ballet. It’s my favorite because I feel that it’s the hardest


technique for me to truly execute well. Although you can never achieve perfec- tion, it’s one of the classical dance techniques that really pushes me to my limit. And I love a good challenge! Do the dances you and the Ailey company bring on tour tell a story? The programs we’re bringing on tour vary greatly. Some of the ballets have


very distinct stories, including works that look at how people are living with or affected by HIV/AIDS (Rennie Harris’ Home). Other works, like Robert Battle’s The Hunt or Alvin Ailey’s Streams are influenced by certain themes, but have no sto- ryline. That’s the beauty of dance! You can constantly challenge the audience to step in to your world and share stories with them, or allow them to create something magical that is all their own. What’s it like being on the road touring? Life on tour is exciting and exhausting. Living out of a suitcase for months at a


time, dealing with fatigue, and missing family and friends is the real challenge. The love of dance is what keeps you going. We’re in the position to share what we love to do with audiences all over the world, and nothing can compare to the joy that brings us night after night. How do you work in rehearsals on the road? Rehearsals on the road are very important when it comes to putting on a won-


derful performance. Stage sizes change from city to city, and there are usually different casts for every ballet, so the rehearsals are key in helping the dancers feel as prepared as possible. A typical rehearsal day on the road will start around 1 or 2 p.m. and finish at 6 p.m. During that time, we run through different ballets/ programs based on what may be coming up in future performances. Then from 6 to 7 p.m., we will have company dance class, either ballet or modern. After that, we have time for ourselves to eat, put on make-up and get centered. The curtain rises at 8 p.m. That’s quite a schedule. Congratulations on doing what you’ve loved your whole life! Thanks! See you at the show.


Performances of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater run Tuesday, March 6 through Sunday, March 11. For tickets and more information call 714.556.2787 or go online at scfta.org.


THE LA MIRADA THEATRE by tony reverditto


“MARCHES” INTO This is going to be a thriller night—Saturday, March 10 at 8 p.m. The


Spirit of Michael spectacular is a live multi-media experience paying tribute to the life and legacy of Michael Jackson. State-of-the-art lasers, large screen video projections and concert sound take the audience on a visual journey capturing the true essence of the “King of Pop’s” concert ap- pearances, his most recent achievements, and early years as a child prodigy. In the Mood! is what you’ll get when you combine the music of Glenn


Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman and other greats from the ‘40s, with a talented group of singers, dancers and the sensational String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra. It’s a 1940s big band theatrical swing throwback celebrat- ing the music that elevated the nation’s spirit! In the Mood! hits the stage Sunday, March 11 at 2 p.m. Rock and roll with a twist hits the dance stage on Saturday, March 17


at 8 p.m. with Chubby Checker and the Wildcats. Come on baby, let’s do the twist and flash back nearly 50 years ago to when “twisting” was the dance rage. Chubby Checker’s version of “The Twist” rose to number one in 1960 and also had an unprecedented re-charting to number one in 1961. Chubby (now 70 years young) and The Wildcats perform and revisit decades of high-energy, unforgettable rock’n’roll dance hits from the ‘60s all the way up to the ‘90s. What’s it all about? Well on Saturday, March 24 at 8 p.m. it’s all about Ms.


Dionne Warwick of course! This should be a compelling, heart-felt eve- ning, as the living legend Dionne Warwick, who, even with the recent loss of her cousin Whitney Houston, will be gracing the stage. Warwick’s career has spanned close to 50 years and she has earned multiple Grammy Awards with more than 60 charted hits including; “Walk on By,” “I Say A Little Prayer,” “That’s What Friends Are For,” and “Alfie.” This and much more can be found during March Madness at the La


Mirada Theatre, 14900 La Mirada Boulevard in La Mirada, CA throughout the month of March. For tickets and information call 562.944.9801 or 714.994.6310 or go to lamiradatheatre.com.


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