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  Calmly Manic

  By Casey Burchby | Wed, November 23, 2011

  English actor and comedian Russell Brand has described himself “an S&M Willy Wonka,” except that instead of sweetmeats, Brand has surrounded himself with other tasty treats, including heroin, cocaine, and Katy Perry. Flamboyant in his dress, in hi... More >

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  Clash of the Traditions

  By Michael Leaverton | Wed, October 19, 2011

  In 2009, So You Think You Can Dance featured traditional Russian folk dancing (don’t ask us how we know this) and it bombed, spectacularly. Primarily because American audiences have little patience for folk dancing that is not Riverdance, but also... More >

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  Pirouetting After Midnight

  By Ellen Huet | Wed, September 28, 2011

  The spirited founder of the Smuin Ballet may have passed away in 2007, but the influence of Michael Smuin’s fierce movements live on — this time to the contralto crooning of Patsy Cline. The choreography in the main work, World Premiere, part of t... More >

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  Dove4

  | Wed, November 25, 2009

  Absolutely beautiful :)

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