Modern dance

A Foray Into Hollywood, the Best-Selling Memoir of American Celebrity and World-Renowned Businessman Robert Baker, Is Crossing the Globe for Its Upcoming Appearance at the Beijing International Book Festival and the New York Book Festival

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

This tell-all memoir is a true account of a small-town American's big dreams, courageous vision, and the amazing, once-in-a-lifetime journey it took him to make it big in Hollywood.

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  • This tell-all memoir is a true account of a small-town American's big dreams, courageous vision, and the amazing, once-in-a-lifetime journey it took him to make it big in Hollywood.
  • For 30 years, he provided studio space, offered dance assistance, and even protected secrets for many favorite movie stars and music legends today.
  • Along with the grit and glamour, you'll also hear many of the fun stories and incredible people Robert met along the way!
  • We are also excited to announce that A Foray Into Hollywood will release its first Audiobook in June 2023!

American Celebrity Tell-All Memoir Reaches New Heights on Amazon's Bestseller List: CEO of World-Renowned Dance Studio and Production Company Finds Even More Success With His Captivating Novel About Time Spent in the American Limelight

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Monday, April 17, 2023

1 bestseller in three categories on Amazon (Popular Dance, Modern Dance, Ballroom Dance), "A Foray Into Hollywood" is compelling, inspiring, and enchanting readers from all over the globe.

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  • 1 bestseller in three categories on Amazon (Popular Dance, Modern Dance, Ballroom Dance), "A Foray Into Hollywood" is compelling, inspiring, and enchanting readers from all over the globe.
  • This story centers around big dreams, courageous vision, and the amazing, once-in-a-lifetime journey it took one small-town American man to get there.
  • For 30 years, he provided studio space, offered dance assistance, and even protected secrets for many favorite movie stars and music legends today.
  • Along with the grit and glamour, you'll also hear many of the fun stories and incredible people Robert met along the way!

Alison Cook Beatty Dance Premiering Four New Pieces Of Innovative Health-Conscious Choreography Featuring Iconic Central Park Staging

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020

"I saw people in Italy and Spain singing out of their windows," said Alison Cook-Beatty, Artistic Director of her self-entitled dance company , regarding the inspiration for her new works.

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  • "I saw people in Italy and Spain singing out of their windows," said Alison Cook-Beatty, Artistic Director of her self-entitled dance company , regarding the inspiration for her new works.
  • For Cook-Beatty, it felt like she had discovered a field of dreams in the middle of Central Park that simultaneously met prevailing health and safety protocols.
  • Local television stations like ABC7 and NY1 took notice of the breathtakingly poignant movement led by Alison Cook Beatty Dance, which was also awarded a grant from the Dance/NYC's Coronavirus Dance Relief Fund.
  • A classically-based modern dance company exploring the universal human condition through expansive and emotionally-driven movement grounded in American modern dance while exploring new approaches to finding unique creative expression.

National Museum of African American History and Culture’s Alvin Ailey Photography Collection Is Now Available to the Public

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Monday, December 2, 2019

Acquired in 2013, the entire digitized photography collection has been recently made available to the public online via the Smithsonians Online Virtual Archives .

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  • Acquired in 2013, the entire digitized photography collection has been recently made available to the public online via the Smithsonians Online Virtual Archives .
  • The collection is jointly owned by the National Museum of African American History and Culture and Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation.
  • I am thrilled that the Smithsonians National Museum of African American History and Culture has made this treasured collection available so the public can further experience the artistry and the history of the company and our founder Alvin Ailey.
  • Since opening Sept. 24, 2016, the National Museum of African American History and Culture has welcomed over 6 million visitors.

NiaTV Launches New 7-Day Music + Movement Wellness Program

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Saturday, October 19, 2019

Health and wellness pioneer, Nia Technique, will be initiating a free 7-day Music + Movement Wellness Program geared towards enhancing the body's overall mobility and stability.

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  • Health and wellness pioneer, Nia Technique, will be initiating a free 7-day Music + Movement Wellness Program geared towards enhancing the body's overall mobility and stability.
  • This week-long program incorporates a variety of movement, music and lifestyle tools that will tune, tone and engage the brain, bones, joints, muscles and soft tissues.
  • The Nia 7-Day Music + Movement Wellness Program begins October 23rd and culminates on October 30th.
  • To book an interview or learn more about Nia Technique and the Nia 7-Day Music + Movement Wellness Program, contact Nia at (503) 245-9886, email [email protected] , or visit our website at http://www.nianow.com .

Alison Cook Beatty Dance Announces Creative Partnership with Award-Winning Violinist, Shem Guibbory

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019

NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Alison Cook Beatty Dance, an emerging modern dance company based in New York City, is pleased to announce an artistic collaboration between company Founder and Artistic Director, Alison Cook-Beatty, and world-renowned violinist, Shem Guibbory, funded by a commission from Charles and Deborah Adelman.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Alison Cook Beatty Dance, an emerging modern dance company based in New York City, is pleased to announce an artistic collaboration between company Founder and Artistic Director, Alison Cook-Beatty, and world-renowned violinist, Shem Guibbory, funded by a commission from Charles and Deborah Adelman.
  • Mr. Guibbory, an award-winning soloist, chamber musician, and creative artist, is the Founder and Artistic Director of Innovative Music Programs.
  • Alison Cook Beatty Dance was founded in 2012 by Artistic Director Alison Cook-Beatty with the goal of making dance accessible to diverse audiences.
  • Entitled, Artist in Motion, the upcoming Fall performance season will feature Alison Cook Beatty Dance and 11 guest artists.

Wilmington Trust and M&T Bank Partner with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Present Innovative Youth Residency Program in Baltimore

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Wednesday, April 17, 2019

"At Wilmington Trust and M&T Bank, we foster a culture of community involvement.

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  • "At Wilmington Trust and M&T Bank, we foster a culture of community involvement.
  • That is why Alvin Ailey had two missions when he started his dance company in the late 1950s.
  • He wanted to build a world-class dance company and to pursue a social mission through his commitment to educational programs in dance."
  • Wilmington Trust and M&T Bank have a heritage of improving the quality of life in the communities where they do business.