| Dance: Matjash Mrozewski's global ambitions
Choreographer Matjash Mrozewski's inspiration for his new dance piece Wolf's Court began with a single word — empire. "The word captured my imagination," he says. "It's a term that has some not particularly nice notions attached to it. After all, the great empires of the world were always built on the backs of other societies." .
On the ball with Pilates
But what if you don't like sweat-streaked machines or you're not particularly bendy? Enter Pilates. According to local personal wellness consultant and certified Pilates instructor Tina Louise Johnston, Pilates is "a complex system of gentle-but-effective, complete-body conditioning and corrective exercises featuring techniques which develop, tone and strengthen the body's muscles using its own resistance to build power during movements." Sounds good. And Johnston, a former Playboy model, claims it makes one more aware of their body - that is, they feel "lighter, longer and taller" - after only one session. "In weight training, you're working your large muscles, the same muscles you use everyday. Pilates works your small muscles. By getting these muscles strong you reduce risk of injuring yourself when doing other sports, including weight training.
A minute with Julie Washington
Julie Washington, 41, director of shopper marketing at Procter & Gamble, moved to Cincinnati a year and a half ago from Boston, when P&G acquired Gillette. It wasn't long before Washington, who enjoys the symphony, ballet and theater, got involved in the arts. She is the newest member of the board of directors of Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra. A native of Dania, Fla., she lives with her husband, Mark, and their three children - Markaya, 9, Shawn, 6, and Joseph, 2 - in Mason. First moment of truth: I manage marketing at retail for North America. When you walk into Target, Wal-Mart or Costco, what marketing elements reach you that cause you to ultimately put (a brand) into your basket for purchase? A.G. Lafley (president and CEO) calls it "the first moment of truth." It's the moment that you decide you'll take that P&G product home.
Harrington gears up for season as National Ballet of Canada's ...
TORONTO (CP) - As the National Ballet of Canada prepares to open its summer season this Saturday, artist-in-residence Rex Harrington is busy preparing the next generation of principal dancers. Harrington, who retired from that role in 2004 after two decades of performing, now takes on the role of coach to dancers following - quite literally - in his footsteps. "(Artist-in-residence) is sort of a catch-all phrase," he says. "Coaching, teaching, a bit of performing. Right now, I'm coaching 'The Four Seasons,' which is the role that was created for me." Choreographed by James Kudelka, the ballet set to Vivaldi's music powerfully portrays a man's journey through life. Harrington created the lead role in 1997. "It's a very poignant ballet.
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