Alvey trained as a dancer at the Royal Ballet School in London and as a teacher at the Royal Academy of Dance. She danced professionally for companies in Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Canada, then for 10 years at London City Ballet.
Tag: 11.17.07
Publisher Scraps Hardbacks For Literature
“From spring, Picador will use paperbacks to launch new books from all of its literary fiction writers, unless they have a guaranteed profitable hardback market. It estimates that 80% of its literary fiction will be published in this way.”
First Movie Affected By Writers’ Strike
In the first big-screen casualty of the Hollywood writers strike, Columbia Pictures said on Friday it had postponed production on “Angels & Demons,” a prequel to its box-office hit “The Da Vinci Code” starring Tom Hanks.
The Smithsonian – Now In A Store Near You
“The Smithsonian Collection for the Home includes dining and bedroom sets, chandeliers, sinks and even fireplace accessories modeled after pieces and designs held by the world’s largest museum and research complex.”
A First – Web Series Moves To TV
“NBC has announced it will air the internet series Quarterlife on television, marking what is believed to be the first time a program originating online is broadcast on a major American network.”
Canadian Theatre Festivals Say Strong Dollar Hurts
“The Shakespeare Festival in Stratford and the Shaw Festival at Niagara-on-the-Lake, both in Ontario, say they’ve seen fewer Americans in their theatres since the loonie started its steep climb this year.”
Pianist Alfred Brendel To Retire
He’s 76 and says next December he will step off te stage. “This season will be his final concerts. After that, he’s not going to be doing anything that directly involves playing. So he says.”
A Reader Protests Bad Arts Coverage In Her Local Paper
“I am not a huge fan of Norman Mailer’s; in fact, I am president of the Harold Pinter Society — so my sympathies lie elsewhere. Still, I was shocked by the lack of coverage regarding this important American author’s contributions, work and life.”
How Can Tiny Scotland Compete In Education?
“The modern global education market is fiercely competitive. The benchmark is set by an American college elite with billions at its disposal. That, like it or not – and few now have much choice in the matter – is reality. How will Scotland cope – compete, if you prefer – with the money flooding into higher education in England?”
Week’s Art Auctions Spell Relief
“Although the relatively strong results brought a flood of relief to the auction houses, the fear is still palpable. Had buyers been scared off by the rocky financial markets, these companies would be facing losses of millions of dollars and warehouses of scorched art. There is certain to be more caution the next time around.”