Tag: Arts Research

Eight band members, two professional dancers, one epic performance

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Aruṇ Lūthrā and a curated mix of multigenerational musicians convene to play live music for LaTasha Barnes’ “Swing into Spring” event on April 12. By Maggie Ginsberg When the request came in, Aruṇ Lūthrā was instantly intrigued: Could he pull together a unique band to provide live music for one-of-a-kind, one-time-only, interactive workshop featuring dancers …

Acclaimed swing dance artist and scholarly force LaTasha Barnes storms into Wisconsin

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‘Swing into Spring’ celebration offers free classes April 3-12  By Maggie Ginsberg Watching LaTasha Barnes perform is difficult to put into words, and that’s OK. The tenured Arizona State University professor and multi-Bessie-award-winner’s work is meant to be experienced in community, her joy breathlessly embodied by everyone who witnesses it. As the horns moan or the deejay …