Deep Blues From Gatesville

Amy Smith thought a judge would give her two years max for possession of crack cocaine; why is she doing 20?

"...Amy's dancing career started at the youthful age of "barely 17,"..."

March 16, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Doubting Thomas

Newly elected Council Member Danny Thomas is in a position to end the fighting over the Place 6 council seat.

"...Holy Spirit regularly "hits" the congregation at Eph'phatha, inspiring dancing, speaking in tongues, weeping, and falling out -- and..."

Sept. 29, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Prophet for Our Times

For 10 years, Lisa Crystal Carver has been writing about sex and doing sex-drenched performance pieces under the name Suckdog. But her lifestyle is born of a profound quest for an uncompromised life, a search for truth and adventure that makes her a prophet for our time.

"...Carver and company acting out songs, doing skits, and dancing and/or making out with audience members...."

Aug. 11, 2000 Arts Feature by Ada Calhoun

No G-Strings Attached

U.S. Supreme Court ruling requires nude dancers to wear pasties and g-strings, but Austin won't be making any changes.

"...Supreme Court ruled over 20 years ago that nude dancing can be a protected form of expression under the..."

May 26, 2000 News Feature by Jonathan David Carroll

Dance of the Prodigal Son

Soft-spoken and self-effacing choreographer Stephen Mills seems an unlikely candidate for rebellious Prodigal Son. But he was, breaking away from Ballet Austin in 1996, only to return two years later. Now the newly named artistic director of Ballet Austin, Mills talks about his departure, his return, and the future of the company.

"...I left was: I was doing all that and dancing at the same time. So in my mind it..."

April 28, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Visions of Sugar Plums

It may be old news to most of us, but every December thousands of children discover The Nutcracker for the first time, and it inspires many to take up dance. Dawn Davis was one of them, and she talks to three young ballerinas about what The Nutcracker means to them.

"...all others that keeps these girls and other dancers dancing is the ecstatic state that cannot be described adequately..."

Dec. 17, 1999 Arts Feature by Dawn Davis

Three for the Barre

With a serious amount of movement taking place on the Austin dance scene, the Chronicle asked three of its dance critics to review recent programs by Ballet Austin, Tapestry Dance Company, and the Latino dance festival Collectivos.

"...this really strong but easily manipulated woman who is dancing with a lot of other people and this sort..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Arts Feature by Ada Calhoun

Bliss Broyard's My Father, Dancing

"...My Father, Dancingby Bliss Broyard..."

Oct. 1, 1999 Books Review by Ada Calhoun

Transformation Is Its Power

The Spiritual Connection

"...dance performer, asserts, "The women who are drawn to bellydancing are eccentrics. Every woman I know who is in..."

Aug. 13, 1999 Arts Feature by Barbejoy A. Ponzio

Exhibitionism

Salome: Under the Veils, No Heart

"...did the pacing of the piece lag because a dancing section went on too long, by which I mean..."

May 21, 1999 Arts Review

Live Shots

Tom Russell

"...band through "Soul Man," then "I Just Can't Stop Dancing," as Bell made good on his exhortation, "make it..."

May 21, 1999 Music Feature

The Thing Unspoken

"...I heard Margaret say that, I thought, "When I'm dancing, all of these things are going through me." Margaret's..."

May 14, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Exhibitionism

Big: a Bit By-the-numbers

"...ubiquitous company tap number, corporate automaton marches and swing dancing. There's definitely a musical-by-the-numbers feel to the production, especially..."

Feb. 19, 1999 Arts Review

Lies, All Lies

The Silver Castle

"...in love with its glamour. The image of "Bollywood" dancing in his head, Sanjay leaves home as a preadolescent..."

Dec. 25, 1998 Books Review

Wrapped and Ready

"...DANCING AT LUGHNASA..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Live Shots

"...of the Spoke, layin' down time for all that close-dancing. It was the regular Spoke blend, cowpokes mixed with..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Music Feature

Live Shots

"...The crowd was lame, lame, lame, skankin' more like line-dancing sloths on morphine or an aerobics class for the..."

Aug. 7, 1998 Music Feature

Live Shots

"...N.O. faves Dash Rip Rock, who had Beatle Bob dancing in attendance (I'd missed Trish Murphy's opener), and music..."

May 15, 1998 Music Feature

Will a Matchbox Hold My Clothes?

Letters at 3am

"...second dream-carrying woman. And of course Big Boy Medlin dancing on the stage with a napkin on his head..."

March 20, 1998 Column by Michael Ventura

In the Middle of It

Where Tapestry's Acia Gray Likes to Be ó and Is

"...artistic director aspect, the managing director aspect, and I'm dancing in it. It's nothing new, we've all been there,..."

Feb. 20, 1998 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Exhibitionism

Lord of the Dance: Flat Sans Flatley

"...during her bravura "Gypsy." Still, Boyle(if that was Boyle dancing the lead; she did not resemble the dancer pictured..."

Feb. 13, 1998 Arts Review

Live Shots

"...of call-and-response, works so well together because all 10 dancing singers in the group are either a cousin, brother,..."

Feb. 13, 1998 Music Feature

Eat Globally, Dine Locally

Ethnic Nights Offer Intercontinental Tastes at Home

"...are not in as obvious evidence. Sharing in the dancing, music, and food of other countries is an immediate,..."

Sept. 19, 1997 Food Feature by Meredith Phillips

No Beyoncé, Lots of Jelly Roll, and More Takeaways From the CMT Music Awards

Best and worst moments from the ceremony’s uneven Moody Center return

"...and, for the record, Austin is not a line dancing city. The Broken Spoke literally hangs signs reminding people..."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Riddle of Fire

Three kids embark on an epic quest on a lazy, golden summer day

"...muddy faces, of not wanting to dance and then dancing like that’s the only thing the world wants you..."

March 22, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

TENGGER, Bar Italia, LAIR, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

Hump day’s most memorable music fest moments

"...REM cycle – deep tonal movements paired with slow-motion dancing – and the kid looked so natural onstage, like..."

March 14, 2024 Music Post by Dan Gentile

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, February 9-15

"...He said, “There is a bit of insanity in dancing that does everybody a great deal of good.” Choreographer..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Qmmunity: Homoscopes for the Holidays

Find the queer New Year’s event that’s best for your sign

"...least, I thought that until I spent NYE 2020 dancing on Cheer Up Charlies' stage. Not much dancing at..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Column

Qmmunity: Holigay Movie Review

Three LGBTQ holiday movies to throw on, plus one bad queer movie challenge

"...a Santa photo op with Gothess Jasmine, flash tattoos, dancing, and a vendor market. Thu., Dec. 21, 8pm. Cheer..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Column

Qmmunity: Top Five Scene Shakers

Qmmunity counts five major queer scene shake-ups in 2023

"...out of the "Clauset" for a holiday party with dancing, drinks, unwrapped performers, and presents. Featuring free holiday portraits..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

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