Muguet —flower of May and signifier of happiness. Christian Dior’s favorite flower and my favorite scent.
Wishes to all for a wonderful May!
How does Buddy Bradley’s choreography fit into the wider context of 20th century jazz ? Find the answer in Feel the Floor. (Link in bio to order.).
Meanwhile my author copies arrived with the beginning of peony season! General excitement all around as we await publication date May 12.
It’s been my passion to bring groundbreaking choreographer Buddy Bradley’s back to life. I’d love to see you at some of the upcoming books events for Feel the Floor this spring and summer:
May 21 → 92NY, New York, with Margo Jefferson
May 29 → Victoria and Albert Museum, London
June 15 → McNally Jackson Bookstore, New York
July 3→ Royal Ballet School, London
July 7 & 8 → British Film Institute, London
July 9→Annabel’s, London
July 22→Shooting Star Club, Jackson Hole
September 28 (to be confirmed)→Balanchine Foundation, New York Public Library
How did Buddy Bradley’s choreography transform Broadway in the Jazz Age?
Answer and Tickets: See link in bio.
Spring arrives this week and I hope you will join me in celebration. After five years of research, my book FEEL THE FLOOR about Harlem Renaissance dance prodigy Buddy Bradley will be published on May 12!
Per-order at your favorite bookstore or click the link in my bio.
Celebrating with ballet and theatre royalty ballerina Megan Fairchild @mfairchild17 — sparkling dancer, writer, scholar, actress, teacher, wife and mother. Her artistry, generosity, and intelligence has inspired so many.
Thank you Whitney for sharing this photo. @rachelpal @whitneywhitneyb @robbiefairchild
A little dash of Paris and a perfectly timed winter surprise from my charming neighbor @charlesmasson55 who was haunting the flower district at dawn!
Special advice from the flower whisperer: anemones love ice water. Who knew?!
Merci infiniment, Charles.
Au revoir, Valentino. I loved this dress.
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Found my byline in the airport!
As it’s been fantastically restorative to be away, I am now happily returning home to tackle the pre-publication phase of Feel the Floor.
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Matisse and Me
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Christmas at La Colombe d’Or (and in front of the arresting Braque I eyed throughout dinner. ). In spite of the intense blue sky (2) it felt so much like Christmas in Saint-Paul-de-Vence.
