June 1, 2020Volume 1 Issue 2By: Edward McNally Most artists in Atlanta live on a paycheck-to-paycheck or gig-to-gig basis. They have to supplement their artmaking income with a second or even third part-time job. And just like their fellow artists […]
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Graduating class of 2020 dances into uncertain future with creativity, poise
June 1, 2020Volume 1 Issue 2By: Ashley Gibson and Robin Wharton Across the U.S. and throughout Georgia, college and university campus closures have forced teachers and students into an unplanned, emergency experiment to test the capabilities of online and distance […]
Allyne Gartrell, Atlanta Dance Connection transmit healing power of dance
June 1, 2020Volume 1 Issue 2By: Julie Baggenstoss Allyne Gartrell, artistic director of Atlanta Dance Connection, had big plans to celebrate the company’s 10th anniversary season — a multi-state tour and a gala performance set to take the stage in […]
Catherine Messina supports her community through design
June 1, 2020Volume 1 Issue 2By: Emma Bausback Local artist Catherine “Katie” Messina bursts with bright, energetic creativity. One look at her website and the viewer gains a clear understanding of who Messina is. Messina leaves the impression of being […]
Patton White brings tranquility, grounding, openness for all bodies on Facebook Live
June 1, 2020Volume 1 Issue 2By: Laura Briggs “A chance to hit the pause button.” That’s how Atlanta-based dancer, choreographer and arts advocate Patton White describes his virtual Movement and Meditation class series. “It’s not so much about technique with […]
Leah Boresow Dance provides free dance classes across a multitude of genres for all bodies on Facebook Live weekly
June 1, 2020Volume 1 Issue 2By: Jacob Lavoie “Dance has once again proven to lead me through troubling times.” In these uncertain times, one thing remained constant for Atlanta-based instructor, performer and choreographer Leah Boresow — her need for dance. […]
Triple Step Studios Is Bringing Back The Swing!
April 1, 2020Volume 1 Issue 1by: Edward McNally There may be trouble ahead, but while there’s music and moonlight and love and romance, let’s face the music and dance. – songwriter/composer Irving Berlin, 1936 Kati Arikoski-Johnson, a native of Finland, […]
Courtney Lewis redefines her self-perception, welcomes future of Atlanta dance
April 1, 2020Volume 1 Issue 1by: Ashley Gibson Twenty-seven-year-old Courtney Lewis credits the discovery of her authentic self as the most critical moment in her dance career to date. With that mindset, Lewis has stepped into the Atlanta dance scene […]
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Applause Board This is a new element we are adding to Promenade. Share your achievements, accomplishments, accolades… whatever you want to call them, and let us give you a round of applause! Share these wins (both big and small) here […]