
Most recently she created a work for BalletX and Guggenheim Works And Process Virtual Commissions program, has her words and work displayed at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, and has been an annual keynote speaker for Lincoln Center Activate, a national education forum.

In 2016, Hope presented her third work of choreography for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater called r-Evolution, Dream., and most recently, in 2018 for DEMO, commissioned by Damian Woetzel and the Kennedy Center, Hope had the honor to choreograph, write, and perform with New York City Ballet Principal dancer Lauren Lovette in MomentsUponMoments which was redesigned for Vail Dance Festival in 2019. Hope has choreographed for numerous dance company’s including Philadanco, Minnesota Dance a Theater, and Dallas Black Dance Theatre. Just completing her 20th and final season with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, she continues to build and create work as a 2019-20 Urban Bush Women Choreographic Center Fellow. Hope was an original member of Complexions, and joined PHILADANCO where she received the acclaimed “Bessie, a New York dance and performance award. In New York City, Hope studied at The Ailey School and worked as assistant to choreographers Milton Myers and the late Talley Beatty. Passionate about music education and a product of the New York City public school system, Gaffigan believes that access to music education is the method by which America’s concert halls will finally begin to reflect our community and shrink the racial and gender gaps that currently exist in performing arts today.

In North America, Gaffigan regularly works with the New York Philharmonic, Cleveland Orchestra, Chicago Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, National Symphony Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Pittsburgh Symphony and Detroit Symphony Orchestra among others.Ī regular at the Metropolitan Opera, Bayerische Staatsoper, and Opéra National de Paris, Gaffigan has also conducted the Zürich Opera, Vienna Staatsoper, Staatsoper Hamburg, Dutch National Opera, Glyndebourne Festival, Lyric Opera of Chicago and Santa Fe Opera. Recent orchestral appearances include Staatskapelle Berlin, Deutsches Symphonie Orchester Berlin, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Munich Philharmonic, London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Orchestre de Paris, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, Vienna Symphony and Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich. "I always advise people to never give advice." - P.G.He serves as Principal Guest Conductor of both the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra and the Trondheim Symphony Orchestra & Opera and is Music Director of the Verbier Festival Junior Orchestra. Manalto will now step down from his pulpit. I see no evidence of ill-will from anyone posting here that's a good thing to keep in mind when a comment appears to sting.

When someone is truly offensive, you have the support of the entire community behind you when they're not, a hot-headed response just makes you look silly. Why not look past it, diffuse it with humor, ask the poster for a clearer explanation, or any one of dozens of possible responses that don't involve indignation and anger? I tend to be a little thin-skinned and have embarrassed myself more than once (it was only twice ) by reacting too strongly to a perfectly innocent remark. Sure, there are situations where the offense is unmistakable, but many others where someone was a little too blunt, in a hurry, careless about choice of words, etc., where we can choose notto be offended. I agree with Donna, and would like to add that frequently it is a choice whether to be offended or not. "I always advise people to never give advice." - P.G. Millions of people did it 100 years ago, so you can too.

You'll see what I mean when you're setting it up. It should be as loose as it can be and still not slip - and then just a smidge tighter. There is a little bit of tweaking required to get the treadle belt the right length. (I have a couple of pristine machines and frankly, I'm reluctant to use them for fear of causing damage from an unseen pin or the like.) You need a slide plate to cover the bobbin.Ĭonverting to treadle is a cinch. Also consider that, if you're going to use it, you won't have to worry about blemishing the finish. The wear on the redeye is gentle and natural, not like a machine that's been abused. Signs of use, in my opinion, give a machine character and history. Live with the redeye as it is for a while and maybe you'll warm up to it. View Member Profile Find Member's Topics Find Member's Posts Manalto
