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| Posted by Sloan
This morning, the great Mikhail Baryshnikov was nice enough to let me take his picture for thewinger. He often takes our company classes, and likes to stand at my usual “spot” at the barre, but I guess it was probably his spot first, so I am of course honored to scoot over.
He has recently built what I think is a truly wonderful thing, the Baryshnikov Arts Center. The idea behind it is to provide the space and opportunity for artistic collaboration and experimentation that crosses disciplines. The soul of the idea reminds me a lot of the LVHRD Foundation and the Semi-Permanent design conference which Doug and his company, thehappycorp, run (Semi-Permanent was originally started by Andrew Johnstone, founder of Design is Kinky, and was brought to the US with the help and Doug and thehappycorp).
The artistic panel for the BAC is full of artistic superstars like Pedro Almodovar and Annie Leibovitz. I have yet to visit the BAC, but I intend on going to the Movado Hour on April 11th and checking it out.
my job is so fun
rob said,
NO F*ING WAY!?!
philip said,
A couple years ago, a friend & I were crossing Lincoln Center Plaza and we saw Baryshnikov coming towards us. “Say hi to him!”, “No, YOU say hi to him!” As our paths crossed, we both remained tongue-tied as Misha called out a cheery “Hello!”
Gwenny said,
Oh, that is just too cool!!!
Melanie said,
Kristin,
I am not a dancer, but I came across your blog one day through leigh witchell’s blog. I just wanted to say how much I enjoy your pictures and your commentary. It shows a side of dance us ‘civilians’ do not often see. It brings me back to my younger days in the 80’s/90’s when my childhood best friend was a professional dancer. Keep up the good work. Oh, and congrats on the TONY article!
Juu said,
wow that’s so cool!!!! I’m his fan!!
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