Double Shadow

Moving Men at Dixon PlaceTuesday, January 10th @ 7:30 PM

Double Shadow, by creative director and choreographer James Koroni and contributing choreographer Tracey Katof, is a commentary on the separation of masculinity and compassion. The masculine character in mainstream culture is a brute, the bread winner and of course, emotionless. These stereotypes are limiting and oppressive. Double Shadow presents the masculine character, exposes it's struggles to survive with unrealistic expectations and offers viewers an opportunity to witness individuals who aren't afraid to be seen as compassionate or sensitive.

DOUBLE SHADOW IS POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE James Koroni will instead present works created by the Enforced Arch community.

Moving Men is a evening of new works curated by Jimmy Burgio. This ongoing dance series at Dixon Place provides an opportunity for choreographers to create new works using only male dancers.

Join Jimmy Burgio Tuesday, January 10 at 7:30 PM to see brand new works choreographed by: James Koroni, Sarita Lou, Julio Penagos, Inaki Baldasare, and MORE!

Dixon Place 161A Chrystie Street between Rivington and Delancey New York, NY 10002 F to 2ND AVE, B/D to GRAND, J/Z to BOWERY, 6 to SPRING, M to ESSEX

To purchase tickets online click HERE!

Double Shadow Photography By Joshua Katcher of TheDiscerningBrute.com Dancers from right to left: Bud Burdick, Julio Penagos, Pierce Buttons Cady-Penny, Ali Pacino, James Koroni

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Kelley Donovan & Dancers & Enforced Arch

This past weekend 'Mover' James Koroni was invited to be the guest choreographer in Kelley Donovan's monthly company performance entitled Kelley Donovan & Dancers. Viewers had the pleasure of seeing Tracey Katof, James Koroni and Jessica Chou perform Please, Don't Touch and a new work by choreographer Kelley Donovan entitled Fractured Realm. I admire Kelley Donovan & Dancers because they carry such respect for one another and their hospitality and warmth was extended to the Enforced Arch community making this experience such a pleasure to have had! We look forward to working with them again in the future. Take a look at some moments we captured from that evening:

Please, Don’t Touch: James Koroni, Jessica Chou, Tracey Katof

Kelley Donovan & Dancers: Amy Larson, Chizuru Tanaka, Jaclyn Fauci, Bud Burdick, Grace Lerner, Jordan Gehley, Kristen Klein, Sylvana Tapia, Christina Chelette, Justina Gaddy, Maya Kite, Caroline Carbo, Caroline Yost

Photography by Joshua Katcher of TheDiscerningBrute.com.

Kelley Donovan & Dancers

Please join Enforced Arch this Saturday evening as 'Mover' James Koroni presents 'Please, Don't Touch' as a guest choreographer in Kelley Donovan & Dancers. At this performance you will also have the pleasure of seeing Kelley Donovans' latest work in progress 'Fractured Realm!'

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Please, Don't Touch: James Koroni, Jessica Chou, Tracey Katof

Kelley Donovan & Dancers: Amy Larson, Chizuru Tanaka, Jaclyn Fauci, Bud Burdick, Grace Lerner, Jordan Gehley, Kristen Klein, Sylvana Tapia, Christina Chelette, Justina Gaddy, Maya Kite, Caroline Carbo, Caroline Yost

Merci Beaucoup

Enforced Arch would like to extend a special thanks to the following people who helped send the Anti-Fur performance piece 'Please, Don't Touch' to Paris. Our community has grown as a result and new opportunities have presented themselves. We created this video to thank everyone for their unconditional support. Enjoy: Thank you; Amanda Lee, Andrea Rosa, Andrea Torres, The Anti-Fur Society, Beatrice Cox, Bettina May, Blossom Du Jour, Bonnie Erickson, Brooke B Toohey, Bud Burdick, Carly Fox Horton, Celine Orang, Clara Lofaro, CocoaV, Creadanse, Daphne Cheng, David & Nancy Dorius, Elizabeth Castoria, Esther Bell, Foodswings, Gavin Reign, Hope Kandel, Jasmin Singer, Jennifer Fox, Judith Vogel, Julia Hochner, Joshua Katcher, Kristin Mularz, Lauren Cox, Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart, Marcia Fox, Margo Martinez, Marlena Pavich, Mary Sarsfield, Melissa Fornabaio, Michel Lambert, Michele Bernstein, Michelle Cohen Carpenter, Nicole Johnson, Nina Athanasakos, Pamela Elizabeth, Paris Vegan Day, Rachel Kay, Rebecca Hall, Shelley Ohmes, Stacie Adams, Tarik Daniels, The Gentle Gourmet, Vaute Couture, Vegan Paris Day, VegNews, Verité Catering, The West Cafe, Tracey Katof, Zachary Koval

Capoeira Workshop with Bud Burdick

Compassionate Mover, Bud Burdick presents the first of three Capoeira workshops at Studio Anya! Each workshop will cost $15 and will be 2 hours long. There is limited space, so please pre-register here:

Sunday, October 2 · 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Studio Anya 49 West 24th St Manhattan, NY

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Capoeira is a Brazilian art form and self-defense with strong dance and aerobic elements. It is a harmony of forces that evokes power, flexibility, endurance, and self-discovery. Capoeira balances the body, mind, and soul, in a graceful and exciting manner that teaches you to be alert. Being the only indigenous martial art of the Americas developed by African slaves in Brazil, it is rooted in strong traditions that will enable you to break through limits and build self-confidence. The physical and mental challenges that arise are within anyone’s reach, regardless of age, sex, or athletic experience. This workshop will explore movement, music, and the philosophy of Capoeira.

-Bud Burdick

For more information, please visit www.StudioAnya.com

James Koroni's Birthday & Fundraiser

Our fundraising event on Tuesday evening went brilliantly. The turn out was outstanding! A crowd made up of friends, family, artists, activists, fashion industry professionals, dancers, choreographers, Clara Lofaro fans and of course the lure of Bettina May topped it all off! I could not have had a more splendid time. A special thanks you to all those involved including: Bettina May , dough-nut stop till you get enough!

Clara Lofaro accompanied by Andrea Torres on Taps!

Lauren Cox & myself performing 'Please, Don't Touch' with Marlena Pavich's Anti-Fur pants!

Verite Catering

The West Cafe in Williamsburg

Thank you to Cocoa V, Blossom Du Jour, Bettina May's PinUp Class, Foodswings, Tracey Katof, Bud Burdick, Carly Fox Horton, Joshua Katcher, Vaute Couture and of course thank you for being in attendance!

As for the fundraiser element, we raised just enough to send one dancer to Paris which means there is still more outreach to be done. We have created an IndieGoGo web page. If you know anyone that might be interested in our cause please send the following link their way:

http://www.indiegogo.com/Please-Dont-Touch

Here is the launch of our video:

‘Please, Don’t Touch’ focuses energy on a topic that sits at the intersection of social justice, ecology and design. Our ultimate goal is to to become effective conduits for empathy and creative tools for change. Through the use of live performance, transmedia and personal interaction, this project will impact the heavily guarded perceptions of fur iconography by shedding light on what isn’t revealed behind the glitz and glamor.

Bud Burdick

BUD BURDICK

Rochester: Age 28 passed away April 27, 2013. Bud fought a courageous battle with AML Leukemia since July of 2012.

Per Bud's wishes, no services will be held. To honor Bud's love of animals, memorials may be made to Guiding Eyes For The Blind, 611 Granite Springs Road, Yorktown Heights NY 10598. ATTENTION Lynn Shulman or www.Guiding-eyes.org

Bud Burdick was a Capoeira practitioner who lived in the New York metropolitan area. He had extensive experience teaching Capoeira to people of all ages at universities, academies, gyms, yoga studios, and teen centers. While attending college, Bud taught and inspired Capoeira students in the clubs he ran. His dance, choreographic, and performance experience was more than abundant during his time spent at The College at Brockport. Dance concerts this past spring featured choreography and performances by Bud. He had the opportunity to be a part of, and perform with, the Kista Tucker Dance Co. in Rochester, NY and was working with Kelley Donovan and Dancers in NYC.  His strength as a leader in the Capoeira community was recognized while teaching various classes at the Capoeira Academy.

A personal trainer by profession, Bud believed that health and fitness is mandatory, regardless of your walk of life. A clean, organic diet fueled his ambitious desire to be as fit as possible so that he can be the best mover he can be.

“I listen to my body, and a vegan lifestyle works best. I am constantly moving, so I fuel my body appropriately. Since becoming a vegan, I have noticed that I heal faster and am stronger than I have ever been.” -Bud Burdick