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from48 hills
2 days ago

Joe Goode Performance Group wants to know: 'Are You Okay?' - 48 hills

Joe Goode's latest installation, Are You Okay?, explores coping mechanisms in turbulent times within a unique historic venue.
#ballet
Paris food
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

How 'Etoile' Crafted a Workplace Comedy from Hollywood Musical Fantasy and Modern Ballet World Reality

The series 'Étoile' intricately combines high-level ballet artistry with a behind-the-scenes workplace comedy.
Berlin music
fromMedium
5 months ago

Raymonda wants love and a career-SF Ballet gives her both

A contemporary feminist reimagining of 'Raymonda' updates the 19th-century ballet, intertwining themes of love, career, and gender politics.
fromIndieWire
2 months ago
Paris food

How 'Etoile' Crafted a Workplace Comedy from Hollywood Musical Fantasy and Modern Ballet World Reality

Berlin music
fromMedium
5 months ago

Raymonda wants love and a career-SF Ballet gives her both

A contemporary feminist reimagining of 'Raymonda' updates the 19th-century ballet, intertwining themes of love, career, and gender politics.
Photography
fromAnOther
1 week ago

Intimate Behind-The-Scenes Photos from the World of Professional Ballet

Cassandra Trenary combines her passion for ballet and photography to capture intimate backstage moments.
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Birds love to boogie! Cockatoos have 30 dance moves, study finds

Researchers have discovered that cockatoos possess at least 30 dance moves, including 'head banging' and 'body rolls', demonstrating their dancing skills are complex and varied.
Pets
#theater
fromSURFACE
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Doris Duke Theater Reopens in the Berkshires, and Other News - SURFACE

fromSURFACE
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Doris Duke Theater Reopens in the Berkshires, and Other News - SURFACE

fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Second Saturdays at Union Square: Summer SEOULstice K-POP with SarangHello (SF)

Join fellow K-POP fans for an exciting all-ages free event featuring music, dance, crafts, and culture on Saturday, August 9, 2025, in Union Square Plaza.
SF music
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

From polka to 'Wicked,' Deaf Dance Fest shows diversity of expression - 48 hills

Hunter emphasizes the importance of a Deaf-led organization in presenting the work of Deaf artists. Without proper access, many Deaf artists struggle to communicate their vision effectively.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A new start after 60: I became a dancer at 68 and will perform my first solo show at 82

"At 82, Christine Thynne is an emerging artist. Risk! There's a colossal amount of risk, Thynne says. She is about to perform her show, These Mechanisms, over three weeks at the Edinburgh fringe."
London music
#live-music
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Deee-Lite: Dewdrops in the Garden

Deee-Lite's 1994 single "Groove Is in the Heart" exemplifies unique dance-pop with eclectic sampling and vibrant energy.
#music
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

How She Created a Community-Focused Dance Studio | Entrepreneur

I was determined to create an experience that inspired confidence and built community - the two very important things that I was looking for in that experience. So I just started teaching my own classes.
Women
LA food
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Tyler, the Creator releases new album, 'Don't Tap the Glass'

Tyler, the Creator released his second LP, "Don't Tap the Glass," featuring a funky sound and no guest artists.
#afro-cuban
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Smart, sharp and nonstop dance: how Twyla Tharp is bossing the Venice Dance Biennale in her 80s

The dance is non-stop, a showcase for the tremendous dancers of her company, all quite different bodies but brilliant technicians, rooted in classicism with Tharp's easy synthesis of jazz, contemporary and vernacular dance forms.
London music
fromArtsjournal
4 weeks ago
Marketing

Director of Marketing and Communications, Mark Morris Dance Group

The Mark Morris Dance Group seeks a Director of Marketing and Communications to enhance visibility and engagement across diverse audiences.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Free "Fiesta en el Parque" Presidio Tunnel Tops Festival (SF)

Join us at Presidio Tunnel Tops for a family-friendly celebration of Latin culture, dance, music, and community, all with breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
SF music
fromMission Local
1 month ago

SF Choreographer Finds Hope in Loss with ODC premiere

KT Nelson's new work, 'Nothing is Going to Make Sense', reflects her journey through grief after the sudden loss of her husband, Doug Winter.
SF music
fromDocumentjournal
1 month ago

The zeitgeist forces Stephen Petronio's hand

"After forty years as Artistic Director of his eponymous company, the Stephen Petronio Dance Company, Petronio has decided to close shop—a financial decision brought on by shifting interests in both private and public sources of funding."
New York City
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Video. Dance of the Dwarves returns to La Palma after a decade

The traditional performance, cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic, was staged six times this year, attracting nearly 25,000 spectators.
London music
fromColossal
1 month ago

A Dance and Film Series Choreographs Five Poetic Approaches to Beginning Again

As I navigated the aftermath of illness and trauma, art became my way of processing the darkness and rediscovering my light.
Film
from48hills.org
1 month ago

BIG WEEK: SF Art Book Fair, Anti-Prime Day, Jollof Fest, Macy Gray, Outside Sex...

Looking for something new to read? Forget financing another hideous wedding for Jeff Bezos during Prime Day. Instead of Amazon, buy some books from the wonderful Bookshop.org online, which not only benefits local bookstores that you can designate, but also throws in free shipping until the end of the week for its Anti-Prime Day.
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

S.F. Ballet dancer, Stanford student: A young artist's balancing act

"I had been that overwhelmed undergraduate in real life, trying to keep up with demanding economics classes at Stanford University, while simultaneously dancing during a 46-week season as a member of San Francisco's corps de ballet."
San Francisco
Film
fromInverse
1 month ago

M3GAN's Body Double Reveals The Killer Doll's Wild Secrets

M3GAN becomes a reformed character in the sequel, battling a more dangerous robot while retaining campy horror elements.
fromGothamist
1 month ago

NYC 'showtime' dancers adapt to MTA's modern subway trains

Murphy, who performs on the lines with a crew of other dancers, said he used to design his routine around the original, single poles. 'With the single pole, you could do a lot. It's one pole, you could go crazy.' He said he used to be able to seamlessly twirl on any part of the single pole. Now he's relegated to the bottom half, just under where the pole splits, spinning just barely a foot off the ground.
NYC music
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Your Brain Really Likes to Groove With Other People

Dancing engages multi-level brain activation and enhances coordination through partner interaction.
#choreography
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Founder's legacy dances on as Rhythm & Motion's marks a decade at Pride

Consuelo Faust's legacy as a dance innovator lives on through Rhythm & Motion, a program she founded that blends dance with fitness.
Arts
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Friday Nights at OMCA with Raye Zaragoza

Friday Nights at OMCA unites diverse cultural experiences through music, dance, and engaging conversations.
Raye Zaragoza's performance promotes resilience and self-discovery, enhanced by community dance and captivating DJ sets.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Free ODC "State of Play Festival" Dance Show on Sisterhood & Identity (SF)

Komainu duet expresses themes of displacement and belonging through sisterhood and individual cultural identities.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Nets Kids Dance Team to hold open auditions for 2025-26 NBA season * Brooklyn Paper

The Brooklyn Nets Kids Dance Team is holding open auditions for young dancers on August 3 for the 2025-26 season.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

'Zombies 4' cast talks character dance styles and Disney Channel nostalgia in 'Dawn of the Vampires'

"The stoked levels are just like, so high," Malachi Barton said, adding the energy in the class was "through the roof."
LA Kings
London politics
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 month ago

In Conversation with Lewis Walker - KALTBLUT Magazine

Lewis Walker's 'Bornsick' uniquely explores queer identity through the lens of gymnastics and dance, reflecting on authenticity and individuality.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Free Queer/Filipina Dance Show "Maya" at State of Play Festival (ODC Theater)

Kira Fargas' new work, inspired by the pain of separation and displacement, delves into the deep longing for community and the survival instinct amid harsh realities.
SF LGBT
fromPolygon
1 month ago

An upcoming slasher will use mocap from a ballerina for combat

In Tsarevna, the Slavic myth-inspired slasher announced Wednesday, fighting battles is literally a dance - ballet, specifically.
Video games
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

What Is Shuffle Dancing? Two Mom Friends Are Going Viral With Their Moves

Two moms turned a passion for dance into a community for others, teaching shuffle dancing to moms while nurturing their friendship and mental health.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Dancing to remember: Moving to the rhythm of music improves mental and cognitive health

Dancing has proven to be as effective as traditional exercise in enhancing psychological and cognitive health, especially beneficial for conditions like Parkinson's and anxiety.
Yoga
fromIndependent
2 months ago

The Woke Macarena: All you need to know about the TikTok dance of the summer and its Irish origins

The Woke Macarena dance signifies a blend of nostalgia and modernity, trending on TikTok.
CMAT's 'Take a Sexy Picture of Me' is the soundtrack to the dance's revival.
Film
fromAnOther
2 months ago

This Poetic New Film Is a Surreal Adventure Through the Tuscan Landscape

Things and Other Things creatively explores post-industrial landscapes through a dance-driven narrative of exploration and imagination.
Director Riccardo Vannuccini blends visual storytelling with dance to evoke deep emotional and cultural themes.
fromVariety
2 months ago

Amy Schumer on Her Tribeca Doc 'Room to Move': 'We Want To Destigmatize Autism'

Chris' story made me reflect on my own life. I realized that I shared many traits with him that I had never connected to autism.
Film
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 months ago

NW Dance Project's playful, slyly defiant 'Piaf' and 'Midsummer Night's Dream' * Oregon ArtsWatch

The arts are under siege, as highlighted by the alarming termination of numerous National Endowment for the Arts grants, indicating a troubling shift in national financial priorities.
SF LGBT
#career-development
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 months ago

Toni Pimble: Passing the ballet torch * Oregon ArtsWatch

"The mood was celebratory - appropriately so, since this was Pimble's last season as artistic director of the company that she and Riley Grannan founded in 1978."
Berlin music
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Step Into Summer With Brooklyn's Hottest Afro-Dance And Wellness Classes

AY WELL+FIT Studio offers transformative dance and wellness classes that integrate movement with holistic health for all adults.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Spanish Flamenco thrives in New Mexico, with its own unique flavor

New Mexico is a global center for flamenco, emphasizing its unique cultural identity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I must have done something right!': dance master Jiri Kylian on his festival, fierce critics and the Ministry of Silly Walks

Jiri Kylian's festival at Oslo celebrates his career, merging retrospectives with new works, highlighting his lasting impact on dance.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Free Summer Dance Class at Fisherman's Wharf (SF)

Rae Studios offers free Summer Dance Series classes at Fisherman's Wharf, enhancing community engagement and promoting outdoor activity.
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Free Summer Dance Class at Fisherman's Wharf (SF)

Rae Studios will host free summer dance classes at Fisherman's Wharf in 2025.
#community-engagement
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Free Summer Dance Class at Fisherman's Wharf (SF)

Rae Studios offers free dance classes at Fisherman's Wharf during the Summer Dance Series, encouraging community participation.
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Second Saturdays Around the World: Rhythms of India (SF)

The event celebrates India's cultural heritage through dance, music, art, and hands-on activities suitable for families.
fromPeople.com
2 months ago

Whitney Leavitt Puts New $3K Louis Vuitton Bag on the Ground in Times Square to Film a TikTok, and People Have Thoughts

"Had to find the perfect spot for this dance," the MomToker wrote in the overlaying text.
NYC LGBT
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Rumba Party: Afro-Cuban Drums, Dances & Songs | Berkeley

Rumba, a communal music and dance style from rural Cuba, blends African drumming and Spanish poetry, fostering community engagement each 1st and 3rd Sunday.
NYC music
fromDocumentjournal
2 months ago

Lexee Smith and Dita Von Teese on the glamour of imperfection and the in-between

Lexee Smith and Dita Von Teese discuss how childhood fascinations shaped their unique artistic paths in dance and performance.
fromBustle
2 months ago

Get Your Ass To An Adult Dance Class

Dance recitals were a joyful escape and personal expression for the author, shaping her identity through varied performances and emotional connections.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Power of Dance and Its Benefits for Mind and Body

Dance is a joyful expression that connects people and enhances mood.
Dance therapy is effective against age-related cognitive decline and mental health issues.
fromNUVO
2 months ago

Guillaume Cote: The Dancer Who Can't Stand Still

Guillaume Côté, principal dancer with The National Ballet of Canada, redefines ballet conventions through new works, emphasizing change and humor in dance.
#yerba-buena-gardens
fromFuncheap
2 months ago
NYC music

SF's Yerba Buena Gardens Festival World Premiere "Sammay: The Way Home is an Upwards Spiral" (2025)

fromFuncheap
2 months ago
NYC music

SF's Yerba Buena Gardens Festival World Premiere "Sammay: The Way Home is an Upwards Spiral" (2025)

fromFuncheap
2 months ago

"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)

Lindy in the Park resumes every Sunday in Golden Gate Park, inviting everyone to join free swing dance lessons and vibrant community dancing, rain or shine.
San Francisco
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Best of Brooklyn Fitness: Where Flying, Skating & Twerking Count as Cardio

Brooklyn offers unique fitness experiences like aerial yoga, roller disco, trampoline classes, and silent disco Zumba that creatively blend exercise and entertainment.
Digital life
fromCreative Bloq
2 months ago

Ghost Dance is a like a real-life Black Mirror episode - but in a good way

The Ghost Dance project investigates avatar dance duets, challenging traditional notions of dancing with a human versus a digital partner.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Mum, my brain': how I learned to walk, talk and even dance again after a devastating stroke at 36

A sudden burst aneurysm led to a life-threatening stroke, impacting the author's identity as a dancer and music journalist.
#greek-festival
#broadway
Berlin music
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 months ago

In the Bavarian Alps, Waltzing My Way Into Family History

The waltz at Schloss Elmau serves as a bridge connecting personal history and dance, deepening the experience through physical connection.
from48 hills
3 months ago

AXIS Dance Company and Dr. Catie Cuan on the high-tech art of 'choreorobotics' - 48 hills

Technology in the arts fosters innovation, blending disability and robotics while creating new forms of expression.
fromThe Berkshire Eagle
3 months ago

New festivals, dance,and global artists highlight PS21's summer lineup

PS21's Summer 2025 season highlights contemporary art, fostering collaboration across disciplines and addressing themes of identity and evolution.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

A whirling mass of limbs and lingerie': the salacious, riotous story of the high-kicking cancan

The real story of the cancan phenomenon is much more interesting than the tourist-friendly cliche, originating from working-class dancehalls with spontaneous improvisation and primarily performed by men.
London politics
NYC music
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Urban Stomp Museum of the City of New York exhibit shows history of NYC through dance

The exhibit "Urban Stomp" showcases 200 years of social dance in NYC, revealing its cultural significance and evolution.
fromFuncheap
3 months ago

Sunset Swing: Oakland's Monthly West Coast Swing Rooftop Social

Join us for a beautiful evening of dancing at The Omni Movement. Whether you're experienced or a newbie, Sunset Swing is for everyone wanting to have fun.
San Francisco
Arts
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Axis Dance finds new ways to break ground in Kinematic'

Axis Dance Company merges movement, technology, and inclusion in its latest production 'Kinematic/Kinesthetic'.
fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
3 months ago

Dance being used to give young people leadership and tackle crime

This qualification shows that a youth club can be more than a place to get fit and perform. It can be a launch pad, the beginning of what happens when we centre on their voices and their futures.
London politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

PREMIUMBAM Trailblazer Gala 2025 highlights the civic role of arts and philanthropy

The Brooklyn Academy of Music Gala highlights philanthropy, celebrating artistic contributions while fostering connections among creatives and patrons.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 months ago

'Kalyana Mitra': A dance of friendship * Oregon ArtsWatch

Ganesan-Forbes emphasizes the importance of continuing to create art amidst challenging circumstances, urging artists to persevere, especially with her latest work focused on friendship.
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