Category Archives: Dance

Dance by Molly Lindstrom ’21 & Kayla Cohen ’21

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Flannery James

During the summer between graduation and leaving for college, dancers Molly Lindstrom ’21 and Kayla Cohen ’21 choreographed this beautiful performance to the song “Happier Than Ever” by Billie Eilish. Molly appeared in the video, while Kayla filmed and edited.

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Dance Concert Spring 2019

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Flannery James

Welcome to the Spring Dance Concert. I am extremely grateful for my health and the ability to teach these amazing dancers. After missing most of the fall, it truly “feels like home” to be back at the place I love. … Continue reading →

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International Dinner IB Dance Performance

Posted on April 24, 2018 by tjames

The IB/Advanced Dance class, taught by NA Dance Director Yvette Luxenberg, danced a ‘Rueda de casino’ to Willy Chirino’s “Nuestro día (ya viene llegando)” during Newark Academy’s annual International Dinner on January 19, 2018. The students learned this Cuban social … Continue reading →

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Dance & Filmmaking Classes Present “Inside Out: A Rain Piece”

Posted on March 5, 2018 by tjames

Newark Academy’s Intermediate Dance Class taught by Yvette Luxenberg and Filmmaking and Advanced Filmmaking Classes taught by Joey Yow joined forces to light up the school with “Inside Out: A Rain Piece,” as part of the 2018 Community Art Show. … Continue reading →

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Fall Dance Concert 2017

Posted on January 9, 2018 by tjames

2017 Fall Dance Concert Four years ago, Mr. Tolentino and I embarked on our first attempt to have an entire dance concert played by Chameleon, Newark Academy’s award winning jazz band. We found it so rewarding professionally to challenge each … Continue reading →

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Dance Photography Film NYC Collaboration

Posted on December 5, 2017 by tjames

The Dance, Photography & Film classes, led by Ms. Luxenberg, Mr. Worrell and Mr. Yow, collaborated on an annual New York City adventure inspired by the work of photographer Jordan Matter, whose books include DANCERS AMONG US. This year’s trip … Continue reading →

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WAM Blog Montage

Posted on November 14, 2017 by tjames

Newark Academy’s Writing, Art & Music blog, WAM, invites  students, alumni, teachers and staff to share creative work on a common platform with the goal of supporting and encouraging one another’s artistic pursuits, large and small. This 10-minute montage offers … Continue reading →

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Dance & Film Class Collaboration with Jordan Matter

Posted on November 13, 2017 by tjames

“After 8 years of doing a collaborative NYC field trip with photo and film students based on the work of photographer Jordan Matter, the man himself got wind of our trip and told us he’d stop by. We didn’t think … Continue reading →

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“Static Beauty” photography by Zak Schwarz-Ruso ’20 of dancer Jax Taylor ’20

Posted on February 14, 2017 by tjames

This photograph of dancer Jacqueline (Jax) Taylor ’20 was taken by Zak Schwarz-Ruso ’20 on the High Line in New York City during a joint field trip between Advanced/IB Dance taught by Yvette Luxenberg and Digital Photography taught by Debby … Continue reading →

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Take 2: Fall 2015 Dance & Live Jazz Concert (Excerpt 2)

Posted on February 21, 2016 by tjames

Enjoy this excerpt from the second half of Ms. Luxenberg’s Fall 2015 Dance & Jazz Concert, “Take 2,” held on Saturday, November 21st, 2015 at 7:30pm. Blue Pepper Music: Duke Ellington Choreography: Yvette Luxenberg Dancers: Tiana Barkley, Marley Carroll, Anisha … Continue reading →

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Take 2: Dance & Live Jazz Concert with Photography (Excerpt)

Posted on February 16, 2016 by tjames

Enjoy this excerpt from the first half of the Fall 2015 Dance & Jazz Concert, “Take 2,” directed by Yvette Luxenberg, held on Saturday, November 21st, 2015 at 7:30pm. Photography: The following members of the NA photography class led by … Continue reading →

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Learn how to “Dance the Michael” from Artist-in-Residence Jonathan Lee

Posted on February 26, 2015 by tjames

This week NA had the great fortune of hosting artist-in-residence Jonathan Lee. An Alvin Ailey dance instructor, Lee has worked with various recording artists including Grammy Award winners Madonna, Gloria Estefan, Mariah Carey, Britney Spears, Tracy Chapman and Joe as … Continue reading →

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IB Dancers Adina Gitomer ’15 & Emily Labdon ’16 Photograped by Blackie Parlin

Posted on February 16, 2015 by tjames

Dance Teacher Yvette Luxenberg guided her IB/Advanced students through the process of creating their own dance pieces for their IB Final Solo Showings, which required them to make a piece of choreography with a clear intention, in any style, using … Continue reading →

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