New York City Ballet

I was born in Brooklyn Hospital on March 15 in the afternoon. I guess I didn’t want to come out because I was a week over due, so the Doctor had to force her into labor. It took the doctor almost 9 hours to get me out but after all those hours I was born. When I came out I was about 7 pounds and 8 ounces, also I came out with a really big head for some reason. When I was born my Doctor asked my mom and dad if they had a name already but they didn’t have a name at all, so when I was born I didn’t…

influential American composers in the 1990’s. Aaron lived in New York most of his life, he was born there and he died there. He was known as “the Dean of American Composers” by his peers and critics. His parents were Russian Jews, and he utilized Jewish topics in such structures as Vitebsk (1929) for cello, piano, and violin. Aaron Copland has composed many different musical pieces. Some of his famous pieces include Symphony No. 3, Quiet City, The Cat and the Mouse, and Lincoln Portrait. Those…

Preserving Arts Education in New York City Public Schools When people think of education and the public school system, they usually think of the four core subjects such as english, math, history, and science. Often, forgetting about the importance of an arts education. Yet, it is performing and visual arts that enhance a student’s academic performance. Exposing children to the incredible world of dance, music, or even visual art allows them to think creatively. It allows them to think…

those that cover the basic needs of citizens. No amount of government assistance can establish and grow a city. Citizens need markets, clothing, utilities, among many others. The city must have attractors to entrepreneurs and businesses. Most of those factors are naturally occurring including location, climate, and natural resources. Once established via whatever means, to maintain that city businesses must be free to provide the services that it’s citizens desire. Reliable electricity,…

But in October of 2007 the Philadelphia Theatre company has partnered with a new brand known as Suzanne Roberts Theatre. The PTC made a start decision to combined their company with the Suzanne Roberts Theatre. The Theatre was known for it's contemporary American play writes. The company was the first performing company in Philly and gave opportunities for young new artist to come be apart of the new hot thing in the city. Robert Hedley and Jean Harrison wanted to bring a place where artist…

During the holidays New York City is one of the most breathtaking places to visit. There is something for everyone to see and experience. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve the city is charged with the bustle and excitement of the holiday season. The festivities extend from Rockefeller center to Manhattan to New Jersey. Which means a lot of traffic, dreary taxi rides, crowded subway cars, or a sea of tourists and locals walking briskly to reach their destination. Must – See Events The Macy’s…

The growth of technology spurred a new mood for the country. Although spread out and mainly on the East Coast, the result is an “engaging work of popular history”. The year 1908 was filled with radical changes in the technology that changed the way of American life dramatically. The automobile…

was filled with the melody of car horns, voices and footsteps. Authentic New York style pizza was something I had always wanted to try. Across from Penn Station was this little, uncrowded restaurant that served some very addicting garlic knots. It was impossible to just eat one. The pizza comes in large, thin slices which had just the right amounts of sauce and cheese. It was a perfect meal to welcome me to the city. From the restaurant, my family and I took cabs to the American Museum of…

experienced church camp with my best friend. I had the greatest experience there. The best part was when I had gotten to go zip-lining. I was doing my daily activities and when we got to go swimming in the lake. I viewed a humongous zip-line. I was with the new…

When a city and its metropolitan areas are designed and settled, the purposes for which an area is used are taken into consideration. This subject is examined by Sociologist Ernest Burgess in "The Growth of the City," in which he examines Chicago and vicinity. In addition, Bruce Epperson (2007), the author of “Eminence Domain: Reassessing the Life and Public Works of Robert Moses” examines the way in which Robert Moses geared his projects for New York City and the surrounding area (p.1). However…