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30 Apr, 2021

Nelly van Bommel: From Dreamer to Director

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Exuding energy and inspiration, Purchase College Conservatory of Dance Director Nelly van Bommel has heart of gold and an undying dedication to her work. Guest blogger Lilia Ambler recently chatted with van Bommel about her background, her work, and her [...]

16 Jul, 2020

Meet The PAC Staff: Niamh (Neve) Thurman

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Welcome to another edition of Meet The PAC Staff! Today we talk to Niamh (Neve) Thurman, who pays the bills, balances the budget, and keeps the lights on. Position: Business Manager (since October!) Alma Mater: American University (Econ/Int’l Relations); Columbia [...]

8 Jul, 2020

Spotlight on Black Choreographers

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In today’s Spotlight on Black Choreographers, we are honoring Ronald K. Brown and Camille A. Brown, two choreographers who are recipients of the Jacobs Pillow Dance Award. This honorary award is given to creative visionaries and includes a cash prize [...]

18 Jun, 2020

Spotlight on Black Choreographers

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From the Jim Crow era to the modern-day Black Lives Matter movement, black creators have used their art to discuss topics like racial inequality and white privilege, as well as celebrate Black communities and experiences. Since Asadata Dafora first brought [...]

15 Apr, 2020

Meet The PAC Staff: Oscar Portillo

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Today's Meet The PAC Staff takes you behind the scenes to meet Technical Assistant Oscar Portillo. Name: Oscar Portillo Position at The PAC: Technical Assistant Year you started working at The PAC: 2019 Alma Mater/College major: Queens College, BA Sociology [...]

8 Apr, 2020

Meet The PAC Staff: Cara Kramer

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Today on Meet The PAC Staff we introduce you to Cara Kramer, Assistant Box Office Manager and huge John Mulaney fan. Name: Cara Kramer Position at The PAC: Assistant Box Office Manager Year you started working at The PAC: 2018 [...]