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The House That Alvin Ailey Built

Alvin Ailey's "Revelations" redefined dance by emphasizing Black cultural expression and resilience through rich choreography and spiritual narratives.

Review: Lines Ballet soars in 'Ode to Alice Coltrane'

Alonzo King's 'Ode to Alice Coltrane' integrates her music into a spiritual dance exploration, merging metaphysical themes with dynamic choreography.

Fall dance 2024: Mysteries, politics, history come alive on Bay Area stages

Fall presents a variety of dance opportunities in the Bay Area, including Smuin Contemporary Ballet's new season and former underground resistance-themed performances.

Cat Glover, Who Danced With Prince, Dies at 62

Cat Glover was a crucial dancer and choreographer for Prince, known for her dynamic performances during the late 1980s.

The Ballerina and Her Prince: An Upper West Side Love Story

Lauren Lovette and Daniel Flynn's chance meeting blossomed into a romance, highlighting the importance of connection beyond fame or recognition.

Ballet star Joseph Sissons: I'd be in this world of gross privilege, and then I'd go visit my brother in prison'

Joseph Sissens transformed from a shy young dancer to a confident principal at the Royal Ballet, showcasing versatility in both classical and modern dance.

The House That Alvin Ailey Built

Alvin Ailey's "Revelations" redefined dance by emphasizing Black cultural expression and resilience through rich choreography and spiritual narratives.

Review: Lines Ballet soars in 'Ode to Alice Coltrane'

Alonzo King's 'Ode to Alice Coltrane' integrates her music into a spiritual dance exploration, merging metaphysical themes with dynamic choreography.

Fall dance 2024: Mysteries, politics, history come alive on Bay Area stages

Fall presents a variety of dance opportunities in the Bay Area, including Smuin Contemporary Ballet's new season and former underground resistance-themed performances.

Cat Glover, Who Danced With Prince, Dies at 62

Cat Glover was a crucial dancer and choreographer for Prince, known for her dynamic performances during the late 1980s.

The Ballerina and Her Prince: An Upper West Side Love Story

Lauren Lovette and Daniel Flynn's chance meeting blossomed into a romance, highlighting the importance of connection beyond fame or recognition.

Ballet star Joseph Sissons: I'd be in this world of gross privilege, and then I'd go visit my brother in prison'

Joseph Sissens transformed from a shy young dancer to a confident principal at the Royal Ballet, showcasing versatility in both classical and modern dance.
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Ballet legend Peter Wright: Margot Fonteyn was cold as ice. Rudi Nureyev was a bit of a pain'

Peter Wright's dedication has transformed the narrative depth of classic ballets, exemplifying a commitment to elevating storytelling in dance.

It's an intensely beautiful moment then it goes away': Emma Portner on dance's raw power

Choreographer Emma Portner highlights the need for recognition of her work over her personal achievements.

A Cultural Mission Visits with Alonzo King

Alonzo King premieres a new dance set to African-American spirituals at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.
King's ballet "Following the Subtle Current Upstream" remains vibrant after 20 years, emphasizing artistic growth and longevity.

Ballet legend Peter Wright: Margot Fonteyn was cold as ice. Rudi Nureyev was a bit of a pain'

Peter Wright's dedication has transformed the narrative depth of classic ballets, exemplifying a commitment to elevating storytelling in dance.

It's an intensely beautiful moment then it goes away': Emma Portner on dance's raw power

Choreographer Emma Portner highlights the need for recognition of her work over her personal achievements.

A Cultural Mission Visits with Alonzo King

Alonzo King premieres a new dance set to African-American spirituals at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.
King's ballet "Following the Subtle Current Upstream" remains vibrant after 20 years, emphasizing artistic growth and longevity.
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Dance review: Deep dives into the NEW * Oregon ArtsWatch

The New Expressive Works residency nurtures emerging choreographers through free rehearsal space and personalized guidance, culminating in live performances.

The Rite of Spring - Pina Bausch - Sadler's Wells, Review

Pina Bausch revolutionized modern dance by creating works that connect deeply with human emotions, making them approachable even for skeptics of the genre.

How Spencer Liff, TV and Off Broadway Choreographer, Spends His Sundays

Spencer Liff balances his career in theater with personal routines and therapeutic flea market visits, emphasizing wellness and community in his New York life.
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Animals of Distinction Premieres "Frontera" at BAM, Tackling Freedom and Climate Change

Dana Gingras's "Frontera" reflects on freedom and autonomy amidst climate change and surveillance through powerful choreography and live music.
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Small step or a giant leap? What AI means for the dance world

AI is transforming creative industries, including dance, with innovative productions like Lilith.Aeon highlighting interactive storytelling.
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Encounters Four Contemporary Ballets The Royal Ballet

The Opening Night of Encounters showcased contemporary ballet, highlighted by two world premieres and a focus on themes of love and loss.
Kyle Abraham's The Weathering uses unique lighting and music to explore personal experiences with relationships and life's interruptions.

Review: Fresh choreographers offer burst of comic delight at RawDance

RawDance's 'Refer' showcases promising new talent, but the overall performance lacks dynamism.

Encounters Four Contemporary Ballets The Royal Ballet

The Opening Night of Encounters showcased contemporary ballet, highlighted by two world premieres and a focus on themes of love and loss.
Kyle Abraham's The Weathering uses unique lighting and music to explore personal experiences with relationships and life's interruptions.

Review: Fresh choreographers offer burst of comic delight at RawDance

RawDance's 'Refer' showcases promising new talent, but the overall performance lacks dynamism.
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Cat Glover was Prince's thrillingly sexy sidekick and brought out the best in him

Catherine Glover was a pivotal figure in Prince's late 80s era, shaping performances with her choreography and vocal contributions.

September DanceWatch: The pace speeds up

Oregon's dance scene is revitalizing with diverse performances and discussions, reflecting fresh energy and innovative ideas.

SISTER ACT

Florentina Holzinger's SANCTA explores Catholicism's influence on personal morality through choreography, challenging traditional narrative forms in dance.

Choreographer Qudus Onikeku: I want to mirror the real world vibrant, chaotic, problematic'

Onikeku prioritized artistic freedom over financial security, returning to the challenging environment of Lagos after a successful stint in France.

Eras Tour dancer Kameron Saunders features in Taylor Swift's new music video

Kameron Saunders is featured in Taylor Swift's music video, showcasing his role during the Eras Tour with behind-the-scenes moments and choreography.

Female Gymnasts Have to Dance. What if the Sport Actually Valued It?

Women's artistic gymnastics emphasizes acrobatic difficulty over artistry, struggling to prioritize choreography and music.

Mourad Merzouki brings hip-hop dance to the Olympic stage with 'Dance of the Games'

Mourad Merzouki directs hip-hop dancers for Paris Olympics showcase.

Venice Dance Biennale

Providing a strong sheltering umbrella for engaging explorations of humanity through dance at the Venice Dance Biennale.

NewJeans Talk Growing "Even Stronger" with How Sweet

NewJeans bond strengthened while putting together latest single album.

Smuin Shines Spotlight on King of Rock and Roll in Season Finale - San Francisco Bay Times

Featuring contemporary and classical ballet works including the premiere of Annabelle Lopez Ochoa's Tupelo Tornado inspired by Elvis Presley.

Sufjan Stevens' Illinoise musical coming to Broadway

The musical theater adaptation of Sufjan Stevens' album Illinois, named Illinoise, is heading to Broadway in April.
The production features music and lyrics by Stevens, choreography by Justin Peck, and a story by Jackie Sibblies Drury, offering a unique blend of music, dance, and theater.

Morning Docket: 02.14.24

Video game company settles case with choreographer over dance move animation.
Jack Smith given a week to respond to Trump's Supreme Court nonsense.

Dua Lipa Finally Responds To That "Really Painful" Viral Dancing Meme

Dua Lipa opens up about the hurtful viral meme that portrayed her as giving no energy during performances.
She talks about how the meme affected her and how she focused on perfecting her choreography for future performances.
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