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Tiler Peck, a principal dancer at New York City Ballet, discusses the depth required to perform Jerome Robbins's understated choreography, emphasizing the importance of personal introspection and authenticity in dance. She reflects on her early career experience with Robbins's work and the significance of understanding the subtlety in his choreography during a festival at the Joyce Theater.
Jacob’s Pillow, a renowned dance center in Massachusetts, has canceled its remaining summer festival after the death of production manager Kat Sirico, who was killed in a workplace accident while moving staging platforms. The festival, which began in June and was set to run until August 24, is the longest-running dance festival in the U.S., and the center is offering refunds for affected events.
Natalie Sanandaji, a Long Island woman, describes her harrowing escape from a Hamas attack at an Israeli dance festival. As rockets from Gaza began to rain down, festival security instructed attendees to evacuate. Confusion ensued as they were directed to go on foot and then heard gunshots. Sanandaji witnessed young kids running in all directions, seeking safety from the terrorists. After running for four hours, she was rescued by an Israeli local who drove her to safety and returned to save more kids. The Israel Defense Forces released video evidence of Hamas shooting into the festival bathrooms. Sanandaji expressed disbelief at the senseless violence, emphasizing that the victims were unarmed kids who had gathered to enjoy life.