Out of Retirement, Back In the Spotlight

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Last Updated on April 3, 2025

When you combine an athlete with an artist you get a dancer. Robert Hill was one of the world’s best before retiring at the age of 41. That was nearly 20 years ago. As he nears 60, Hill is not quite the athlete he was, but he’s every bit the artist and his example is about to inspire dancers worldwide. Hill, the artistic director of the famed Orlando Ballet, is staging a bold and unprecedented comeback. Growing Bolder steps into the rehearsal hall with Hill to get a sneak preview of this extraordinary and moving solo show.

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Bolder Backstage with Tommy Roe

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Do you remember the name Tommy Roe? In the ’60s, when it came to musical stars he was one of the biggest in the world! In fact, when the Beatles and the Stones were moving up the charts, he was one of the guys they had to climb over. He had 27 songs that made top 30, like Sheila, Sweet Pea and Dizzy! Roe was a worldwide hit. In 1963 he did a tour of England, and you know who opened for him? Four lads from liverpool!

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