If you are SERIOUS about truly transforming your performance in a monologue/scene/audition prep…read morethen Erin Cherry is your lady. She will make you think about the truth of a scene in easy chewable bites so that you understand HOW to bring yourself to the scene and also WHY. Cherry (she goes by simply "Cherry" - how cute is that?) is about getting down to the life force that exists within you, harnessing that truth, and then releasing it into your scene etc. I also know that she has trained with one of the most highly respected acting teachers in the country and is sympathetic to the acting process while at the same time being unwavering in her standards. She follows up with your progress and cares about your success. I can't recommend her enough.

I was the little girl with the Grandfather who took her to Grand Gala at the National Stadium in…read moreJamaica. My mother and grandmother would dress my wriggling and squealing little body which could not keep still from sheer excitement. Each August I would look forward to Grand Gala, The Mento Bands the Mello Go Round and Pantomime at the Ward Theatre in Kingston, Jamaica. An Evening with Braata Folk Singers was refreshing and beautiful. Andrew Clarke's production did not disappoint. A company of thirteen singers performed to a packed house at the Brooklyn Music School on Saturday, October 22, 2011. In true ode to Jamaican theater the props were simple and colourful, and the theatrics and personalities became the star of the show. Opening to a Jamaican market scene which could take place anywhere in Jamaica, the audience was treated to vendor calls of wares from everything from shoes, coconut to bleaching cream. I would not recommend going to this concert hungry, as the Breadfruit song so articulately described the various ways this mouthwatering food can be prepared. Other lively acts were the "Better Woman Than You" which performers Dianne Dixon and Vinette Guthrie-Matthew performed brilliantly with a mix of singing and acting. The men had the chance to shine with a moving rendition of "Liza". and the entire Lover's Suite as performed by the cast was amazing and heartwarming as well. The second act featured a denoument with more somber acts and dimmer lighting. The entire Lover's Suite as performed by the cast was amazing and heartwarming. As an audience our evening ended with a church scene, featurign hymns and Andrew Clarke addressing us as a Pastor. In true Jamaican theater form, we as audience were never forgotten and were often drawn into the action with call and response. You will laugh, you may get a little sad, but most importantly you will be entertained. Each touch in this production is meant to be personal, with jerk chicken and patties served in the lobby during intermission, available to each audience member for a donation of his/her choosing. This is truly a family show where both kids and adults will enjoy especially older Jamaicans living so far away from home can almost feel a "warm refreshing breeze" on their cheeks. And you will marvel at the work a handful of people, when they come together for a common goal and with no ego can have an audience leave being thoroughly delighted.

I hired this group for my Mom's 75th Birthday Party. The performers were amazing! The selections…read morethey performed were more than appropriate for my Mom, her family and friends. Full of energy, they engaged the audience. Furthermore, they were very professional, arrived early, dealt with audio trouble shooting and were extremly personable. I am very pleased with the quality of service I received. My only regret was that I was unable to provide such a deserving group of performers with meals. I would definitely recommend them to others. They were worth every penny. Please support their upcoming public performances, you won't regret it.

I hired Ms. Christine in Sept 2011 for my boys birthday party (5yr and 1 yr old). I have been to…read moremany parties where the entertainer is "ok" But I will tell you that Ms. Christine is AWESOME. She kept all the kids active. She was easy going, energetic, super friendly and very accommodating. All the kids loved her. I have had parents come up to me complementing at how great Ms. Christine was. Most kids entertainer only specialize in one thing, but Ms. Christine is well rounded. I would recommend her to host your kids party!! We loved her!

We love Miss Christine. I've hired her to do both of my kids bday party 3years in a row (age 3-5)…read more She is game to do any character, scooby doo, any princesses, fairies, you name it, she will come dressed as the character. Without fail, she can captivate all the kids (20+) attention with games, dance, magic show, balloon making, face painting... etc. The adults can socialize and relax knowing their kids are being entertained. It's not a party unless Miss Christine is hosting it.

Jocelyn teaches a consistent Ballet class that focuses on alignment and precision. Although her…read moreclass might not be best for a professional and accomplished ballet dancer, it is a great class for a modern dancer - especially as a warm up for rehearsal. She teaches M-F 10-12 single class: $15 10 class card: $140 Check or Cash

Trisha Brown dance studio could probably deserve 5 stars, but I have only taken class with one…read moreteacher, and only observed a few others so I have to be conservative until I go to more. The floors are a little sticky and there isn't much of a dressing room, but I'm not looking for a world class gym anyway. Though a few poles may get in the way of seeing instruction, you at least always have plenty of room in these spacious, marley-floored studios. The price is certainly right at $13, and there are also lots of workshops ranging from Feldenkrais Method, to Contract Improv with the best teachers, to holistic wellness and nutrition. They nurture the whole dancer. If the instructors are anything like Tiffany Mills, then you'll find that they are clear, challenging, have exciting choreography, and interested in dance as art as atheleticism as theory as doing as feeling as being. I highly recommend checking out these classes.

Alegrias on Broadway was performed by The New York Center For Flamenco Performing Arts/Arts Center…read more It's a non-profit organization aimed at fostering Flamenco dance, which is culturally from Spain. The show took place at the Roy Arias Theatre Center in Times Square. The space itself is rather small, and its located on the 6th floor of the building. The room was darkly lit and cramped. There were church groups and other performance right next door. t felt like I was in a school production ambiance wise. That's fine since its a non-profit. The performers themselves were very passionate and seemed to thoroughly enjoy their performance, which was great. There were two guitarists, two female dancers, a male dancer, and a singer. The coordination between all of them were on point. The dancing itself was loud, as the performers always stomped their feet with each movement, much like Greek style dancing I would say. I hope that's not offensive to them. I was a virgin to Flamenco dance so it was a good time. For the performance, I would give them 4.5 stars. They served Spainish tapas, which we were looking forward to. I was pretty disappointed with it though. The portions were on the miniscule side. A $20 plate of assorted tapas including cheese, sausage, olives and bread was the size of a kids meal. I thought it was pretty bad even though I am used to price gouging that occurs in Manhattan. The sangria was very tasty, very weak and the pitcher was filled to the rim with ice. I was disappointed with that too. Go for the performance, but advise you to eat something before you go.

After a mildly disappointing gospel brunch, and standing inline for 30min unsuccessfully to get…read moreunclaimed Hamilton tickets, we strolled to the Redbox ro see if there was a show we could catch before our 630p bus ride out of the city I noted a 430 show (which I honestly thought was Sister Act) and we decided "why not". It's only $45, it's an hour and 27min long, and within a block from our bus pickup! Talk about awesome and blessed timing!! The theatre is aside/under the Luke's church, which is about two blocks down from Times Square. Tiny intimate and no bad seats, we lucked up and chose the 7th row which actually is the first row of the first/only riser. It was a minimal crowd so no one was in the row in front of us anyway, but we would have had views a few inches above their heads (hint. Choose 7th row seats). Theatre was maybe 1/4 full for this 430p Sunday afternoon st Patty's day, but that didn't deter the performers. They were on point as though they were facing a crowd of 1,000 at the Kennedy center! The singing and dancing were great. The story interesting. Each character having their own demons to deal with and beautiful voice to push them out. Touching African American history and women's history and entwining it with jazz and blues and r&b was awesome! It was the highlight of the one day outing to NYC. A seriously unexpected pleasure. A highly recommended gem -affordable -convenient - intimate. The crowd was rocking and singing and all enjoyed. It's small. So don't expect orchestral accompaniment - there's one guy and he's in charge of pressing buttons to make sure the music comes on when it's supposed to. And he never missed a beat. The entire play is in ONE room/scene "grandmas attic". And there's no real costume changes. But despite this, one isn't "bored" nor anxious for a change. The conversations and song flow naturally and keep you engaged and interested. Not too slow nor fast. Not too conservative but not rancous either. Well rounded. Well written. Well acted. Well sung. I can only hope to stumble upon more "off Broadway" pieces like this one when I return on occasion this summer

This musical is NOT to be missed! It is the story of three generations of African American women…read moretold through music across the ages. This was my second time seeing the performance and I can't wait to see it again! The theater is small and intimate. And the talent is HUGE! Each member of this 5 woman cast pulls you into their personal story and every cast member blew me away with their own unique powerhouse voices! It is a history lesson rolled up in a celebration of family, heritage, and sisterhood. This time around I saw it with 3 generations of women in my family. We decided that next time we will be bringing all three generations of the men in the family

Performing most often at Carnegie Hall, about four times a year, but also performing special events…read morearound New York, with some other events, NYCS is my favorite choral society. Some memorable events: - Performing with Andrea Bocelli My mom's short, so she's always in the front row, so you can see her on the Andrea Bocelli DVD... Cool huh? My mom's 10 seconds of fame, hehehe. - Background chorus for Twisted Sister - Xmas concerts - 16 bass drum event But I'm biased. My mother has been singing with this Choral Society for as long as I remember, and that means it gets an automatic 5 stars (^-^). Hi mom! I miss the free concert tickets.

In addition to great performances in major concert halls, NY Choral maintains quality by…read moreinteresting repertoire, adventurous gigs, and biannual reviews of singers ( this, perhaps, a bit controversial). Membership is totally diverse. Some have been in chorus for 50+ years but pass re-auditions, and some are recent college grads( many music majors!). This chorus is more than just a fun activity.....it requires a major commitment. A pleasant side perk is belonging to a interesting community of New Yorkers : life-long friendships are established and partnerships and marriages initiated!!!!!