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ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016
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Studio Space
Painting outdoors is just one of the ways David Steiner welcomes chaos into his work. PAGE 6
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Photos by Brendan Ragan
In its upcoming performance, “To Have and Uphold,” Moving Ethos Dance Company explores the idea of exhaustion, both physical and emotional. Victoria Mora and Jess Pope play with the idea of the strains of relationships.
Life in Motion Moving Ethos Dance Company found its stride by taking an artistic pause. NICK FRIEDMAN A+E MANAGING EDITOR
M Leah Verier-Dunn, co-founder and co-director of Moving Ethos Dance Company, says after taking a twoyear hiatus to focus on the process of her craft, she’s found a new level of success.
oving Ethos Dance Company needed a break. Three years ago, the company was gearing up for its big spring performance. On the surface, everything was great: Moving Ethos, then in its sixth season, had steady work; its performances were well attended and rehearsals were on schedule, but for Leah Verier-Dunn, the company’s co-founder and co-director, something just wasn’t right. She met with co-founder and co-director Courtney Smith Inzalaco, and they decided to cancel the performance — and any future ones, indefinitely. PAGE 2
Foodlosophy
Meet the culinary minds behind St. Jude’s inaugural Foodlosophy event. PAGE 8
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Calendar
This week’s events feature everything from orchestral heavy-hitters to eclectic jam bands. PAGE 12