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...relationship between Mark Morris and his partner Tina Fehlandt was not so clearly articulated. Their subdued and fluid movements stood in contrast to the brisk footwork and flirtatious posing of Marjorie Folkman and Mikhail Baryshnikov. While technically flawless, Barshnikov delivered a performance that appeared somewhat restrained. Was he playing the role of a proud, aloof lover, or was the control that underlined his movement the result of his classical training? His stiff execution of the role rendered it less effective. Most dancers fail to match the stage presence of a star like Baryshnikov. Marjorie Folkman's energy and musicality proved...

Author: By Anne E. Wyman, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Yo-Yo Ma Puts on Tights; Mark Morris Choreographs | 3/5/1999 | See Source »

...stunning heights of distaste. Best friend and rival Dean (Paul Walker) sees this as his opportunity to be the new alpha male and ribs Zack into accepting a bet that he can transform any girl into the prom queen. Ensue about two hours of MTV-esque storytelling: clippy, slick, brisk, but jumpy. Jumpcuts, stylish melanges, smartass parodies of The Real World and even a choreographed dance sequence to Rockafeller Skank--all of this sealed with a kiss...

Author: By Phua MEI Pin, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: She's All That, But He's Even More | 2/19/1999 | See Source »

...extra Valentine's Day load is to "choose a workout that one is going to stick to." The best way, she says, to start a fitness routine is to find a level of exercise that "you can do for 20 to 30 minutes. For beginners, this might just be brisk walking...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Burning Off Valentine Butt | 2/18/1999 | See Source »

...PAIN, BUT STILL A GAIN Two studies published last week show that easy everyday activities like brisk walking, housework and gardening can improve cholesterol and blood-pressure levels about as effectively as more strenuous exercises like running and aerobics. Body fat drops...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Your Health: Feb. 8, 1999 | 2/8/1999 | See Source »

...year 2000, America was supposed to be on the run-or at least a brisk walk-into healthful physical activity...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: U.S. Falls Short Of Fitness Goals | 1/22/1999 | See Source »

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