Mark took me to this no-intermission, 90-minute performance of free-style dancing at the Joyce Theater, my first time. Defying the laws of gravity, this award-winning troupe of dancers continually defies it with their many spectacular moves. More importantly, the show gave these kids from the streets a chance to express themselves through poetry and dance. There are 6 stories, but the most touching belongs to BoogieMan (Steven Stanton) who had been shot right before the first incarnation of this show launched back in 2003. His spinal injury left Stanton in critical condition with expectations of paralysis; yet every evening Stanton dances on the stage with energy and grace and retells his rehabilitation with poignancy. Call that inspirational!
I am not a fan of free-style, hip-hop or rap. But this show, made me aware, on my birthday, to keep an open mind about things.
Afterward, Mark took me to Cola's, a small Italian restaurant nearby for dinner. Tutta bene! Si grazie, mi amore Mark!
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