Walking x10 and Art

OK so...we do not begin work or school for a few weeks. To occupy our time my roommate and I have spent the past few days exploring our little hearts out. I have been here before, living and dancing during the summer of '07, however this is my roomies first trip! We have a tendency to become conveniently lost, this leads to excessive walking and much exploration!
We have picnicked in Central Park, found the statute of Balto, walked the length of midtown (not kidding), relaxed in Bryant Park and found an amazing Thai restaurant which we have decided to keep a secret…for now. We located an AMAZING Trader Joes in Brooklyn, and yes the first item in my basket was coffee! We found Prospect Park, and the Brooklyn Public Library.

We have also seen two dance performances! Monica Bill Barnes and Company performed with Kate Weare Company at the Joyce Theater. Seeing this performance reminded both Amiee and I why we are dancers. These artists are absolutely phenomenal. Earnest, visceral and humorous all describe the work shown. Looking up at the stage I realized one day this will be me, both an intimidating and motivational thought. We sat next to a rather pleasant gentleman who was very curious to hear a dancer’s perspective on the work. We also discussed the current commercialization of dance on television. I am happy to report we were able to give him an enlightened perspective into the dance world.
The next day we traveled to the financial district, One New York Plaza, to view a free dance work. This man, Paul-Ander Fortier, has traveled to 12 cities performing the same 30 minute solo for 30 days in each location. Totaling 360 performances to date, his next stop is Belgium. After the performance Aimee and I went to introduce ourselves, we were pleasantly surprised when the first thing he said was “ah… you’re dancers”. We felt pretty legitimate after that!
More Pictures…
Prospect Rock
Art Installation in the Warren Center, Columbus Circle
Prospect Trees