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...just about the last gigantic group that was pre-sexual. The guys stood still, played and sang; their girl-fans screamed in veneration, not in venery. The Rolling Stones changed that. From then on and forever, the public playing of rock 'n' roll was a physical activity, and the focus was on the lead singer's sex appeal. By now that tradition is so dominant that it may not even be sexual; it's simply the language of pop performance...
...dreamy-cute, so very nearly David Cassidy? His brothers are presentable - soccer-boy Kevin using the stage's long runway as a launch pad for acrobatics, choir-boy Nick strumming or drumming in relatively oblivious repose - but Joe is the teen meat. All eyes, hearts and prepubescent yearnings focus on him, and he gives it back, pleased to be watched, in true exhibitionist showmanship. A few songs into the set, he removes his jacket to reveal a sleeveless chartreuse T shirt and a golden physique, not over-muscled but taut and downy. (Look, I'm paid to observe these things...
...dancers, as well as the effective costume and design choices. The curtain is drawn to reveal a stylized woodland scene. White curtains set off the deep emerald green background, and the cast of female dancers, in their long green tulle skirts, match their environment perfectly. The first half focuses on port de bras, with the dancers dividing into pairs and mirroring each other, again emphasizing the dreamy, aquatic nature of the piece. The formal nature of the movements is perfectly articulated, quietly mesmerizing the viewer. The central piece, “Rubies,” represents the new American style...
...Schuster a “bright young man who brought our discussions to a healthy and thoughtful level.” Fantini said he tried to convince Schuster to stay but ultimately respected his decision. Schuster said that not having to campaign for re-election will allow him to focus on the superintendent search, the budget, and the district’s controlled choice policy. A current student at the Harvard Kennedy School, Schuster said he will complete his Masters in public policy in 2010 and hopes to run for public office in some capacity in the future...
...line between fashion show and entertainment production in a manner some have deemed tasteless, it remains uncertain how successfully Eleganza promotes the integration of diverse traditions and cultures into the arts—a mission it allegedly shares with BlackCAST.There is some worry that Eleganza has placed too much focus on scantily clad models and provocative dancing and too little on being a celebration of the black community’s music and fashion. “Over time, there has been a misalignment between Eleganza and BlackCAST,” says Christian I.C. Strong ’09, former...