Watch Claire Danes Dance

Tomorrow evening at P.S. 122 in New York City actress Claire Danes will perform an hour–long dance solo in the world premiere of "Christina Olson: American Model."

The show, choreographed by Tamar Rogoff and based on Andrew Wyeth's painting, "Christina's World," will continue through Sunday, October 2.

Perhaps not well known is that fact that the 26–year–old Ms. Danes (above and below, rehearsing) took dance classes with Ellen Robbins at Dance Theater Workshop beginnning at the age of 4, and that she performed at P.S. 122 at age six.

When she was 14 "My So–Called Life" happened and dancing stopped.

14 months ago the actress mentioned to Ariel Rogoff Heitler, a long–time friend and the show's choreographer's daughter, that she missed dancing.

One thing led to another and before you know it this multimedia show — featuring film of Ms. Danes dragging herself across East 10th Street and up the stairs of P.S. 122, apparently unnoticed by passers-by — was on.

So if you're a fan of Claire Danes and happen to find yourself in the Manhattan area over the next twelve days, well, here's your chance to see her up close and personal.

P.S.122 is at 150 First Avenue at E. 9th Street; 212-477-5288; email: ps122@ps122.org

Show times and dates: September 21—October 2
Wednesday—Saturday at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday at 4:00 p.m

Tickets: $20.

[via Claudia La Rocco and the New York Times]