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Steamboats packed with religious revivalists once disembarked each summer at Oak Bluffs, where one of the country's first free-Black communities sprang up. Today, Oak Bluffs is a delightful mix of gaily painted cottages and curio shops. Kids of all ages will enjoy catching the brass ring on the nation's oldest Carousel, "The Flying Horses...
Just a 15-minute bike ride from Oak Bluffs lies Vineyard Haven. This somewhat quiet town is the home of many excellent beds and breakfast which can be enjoyed off-season for less than 50 dollars a night...
Alas, not all of White Oak's New York offerings attained this standard. Mark Morris' Mosaic and United was particularly disappointing because it was Morris who choreographed several of the distinctive works that gave the group its early repertory. Morris can usually be counted on to grab an audience right away and never let go. When he errs, it's by going over the top. Mosaic is a rarity for him; it is plain dull...
...White Oak's first New York foray was a success. What sets this troupe apart from other groups organized by celebrities is the seriousness and intelligence of its programs and the fact that the ensemble comes first. While Baryshnikov may have solos, he appears in other dances -- Signals, Lilies -- in small roles. The audience leaves feeling that it has had a revealing glimpse into modern dance, not into a superstar's mirror...
Dance: Mikhail Baryshnikov leaves ballet behind to conquer the modern world with his White Oak ensemble...