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So today, we’d like to bring you an announcement from the Exodus Dance Theatre.
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We hear about the performances and the work of dancers from around the world, and we want to share what we find!
Today, we’re featuring the choreography of Christine Hassid.
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What we kept hearing from the judges on last night’s “So You Think You Can Dance” was, “I’m glad it’s not our job to eliminate anyone!”
This, of course, means that it was your job. So what did you think of Courtney, Chelsie, Katee, Mark, Joshua, and Twitch?
What? You didn’t see the show last night? Well, we have the recap that you’ll need for tonight!
Click on the title of this post for a full update on the “So You Think You Can Dance” top-six!
You might often feel like you’re wrestling with your body during dance class. You want to push yourself into a perfect turnout. You discipline your muscles to perform flawless pirouettes.
But in rehearsals at AXIS Dance Company, Inflight Dance Company, Keshet Dance Company, or Propeller Dance, dance isn’t about forcing your body to obey technique. It’s all about embracing your body’s ability for creative movement. And for the dancers in these companies, passion overcomes any physical limitations.
These dancers have a special knowledge of movement. That’s because they practice as dancers with disabilities.
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Have you ever wanted to own your own dance studio? It’s easier in the world of Dance-Opoly!
Click on the title of this post to read more about the “Property Trading Game with a Dance Twist!”
You’ve probably noticed “Bollywood” dance featured on television dance competitions. And, Indian dance choreography appears more frequently in the concert and video performances of Western artists. Now, Bollywood dance classes are popping up in studios throughout Europe and the US.
Some people reference any form of Indian dance as “Bollywood.”
But, do you know what “Bollywood” actually is, and where it came from?
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For over a decade, dancers, choreographers, and teachers Álvaro Restrepo and Marie-France Delieuvin have brought life and possibility to young Colombians through the art of contemporary dance.
“The Body College” (“El Colegio del Cuerpo”) is the result of Restrepo’s and Delieuvin’s efforts. The school, a contemporary dance academy, serves the poverty-stricken north Caribbean coast of Colombia and, in particular, the city of Cartagena. The Body College’s mission: to teach Colombians a new “ethics of the body” that may help them gain self-respect and overcome violence.
Click on the title of this post to read more about “The Body College” and contemporary dance in Colombia.
Wow.
After Wednesday night’s episode, I thought I had a good idea of which four contestants would dance solos during Thursday night’s elimination. But, when Cat revealed the bottom-four dancers, I was rather surprised.
Click on the title of this post to read our update on the top-eight elimination episode of “So You Think You Can Dance.”
Although there were fewer contestants and fewer performances during Wednesday night’s So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD) episode 423, the two-hour top-eight show was still packed. And I think that this episode left viewers to make the most difficult eliminations so far.
Will we see Comfort and Mark in the bottom-four again tonight? Click on the title of this post to read our recap of “So You Think You Can Dance” episode 423, from Wednesday, July 23.
Does dancing make you feel happier? Can it beat depression?
If you’re a trained dancer, you probably get an emotional boost from dancing. If you’re feeling sad or depressed, dance class or rehearsal might be your escape. This effect comes, partly, because you’re practicing something you love, something that you do well.
But, can dance help non-dancers beat depression? This question is being answered through several experiments, one scientific and the other not so formal.
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Even if you haven’t trained in ballet, modern dance, jazz, or tap, watching performances in all of these styles has probably helped you understand them. But liturgical dance is one style that is relatively unknown to people who don’t practice it.
Click on the title of this post to learn about liturgical dance, an art that is becoming more popular around the world.
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Yo-el Cassell doesn’t hear in the same way you or I or most other people do. He hears with his hands.
Cassell, a dancer and the artistic director of YC Movement Theater, was born with a hearing impairment that has turned out to be a blessing in many ways. In fact, if it hadn’t been for his hearing impairment, he may never have learned the art of dance and movement.
Click on the title of this post to read more about Cassell, and to find out how you can see him present a new work on August 20, 2008 at The Depot Theatre in Westport, New York.
Thursday, July 17th’s So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD) ended with Cat’s arms around both Kherington and Gev, the two dancers eliminated from the top-ten.
Click on the title of this post if you missed the goodbyes and surprises of the “So You Think You Can Dance” episode 422 from July 17.
If you were one of the unhappy Comfort fans who swore off “So You Think You Can Dance” when the judges voted your girl off last week, you’ll be sorry to have missed last night’s show! This week was full of twists and firsts.
We’ve got the recap before Fox! Read our update so that you’re ready for tonight and for next week!
Click on the title of this post to read our “So You Think You Can Dance” recap from the July 16 show.
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The powerful new musical Fela!, written by artistic masters Jim Lewis and Bill T. Jones, will premiere on July 29 at 37 Arts in New York City, New York for a limited off-Broadway run.
Fela! tells the story of Fela Kuti, the famous Nigerian Afrobeat musician and human-rights activist who fought to empower the deprived Nigerian people through his music and his life.
Click on the title of this post to read more about Fela! and find out when you can see this show.
Even if you don’t usually follow “So You Think You Can Dance”, you’ll want to watch on Wednesday, July 16 to see choreography by Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, artistic directors of Complexions Contemporary Ballet.
This year, we will get to watch the XXIX Olympiad. The games open on August 8, 2008 and will run through August 24 in Beijing, China.
One of the Summer Olympic categories that I love most is gymnastics. When I was little, I forgot about my regular hobbies for a couple of weeks every four summers, and I insisted that I would someday become a gymnast.
Now, I’m much too old—and probably too tall—to consider a career in gymnastics. But, I’m still excited that the Summer Olympics are coming up. And, with the games approaching, I thought I’d do a brief history on rhythmic gymnastics, which is very similar to dance in several ways.
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Last week’s “So You Think You Can Dance” left many viewers suspicious about the judges’ reasons for eliminating Kourtni. This week, before we even reached the elimination episode, many Comfort and Jessica fans were outright angry.
Click on the title of this post tofind out exactly what happed on this week’s “So You Think You Can Dance.”
A dancer recently wrote to us after being diagnosed with scoliosis. She was looking for information, saying, “I am desperate to return to dancing.”
Click on the title of this post to read more about scoliosis and ballet, and to learn how ballet dancers can treat, or maybe even prevent, this condition.
All B-boys/B-girls, Poppers, Lockers, House & Hip-Hop Dancers are called to audition for the All The Way Live urban dance festival in Fremont, CA.
Auditions will be held Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 7:00pm at Ohlone College’s Smith Center Amphitheater.
Click on the title of this post for more information on the All The Way Live urban dance festival and for more information on how to audition
Do you know the history of hip-hop dance? Before you try learning, or teaching, hip-hop, make sure you learn about the culture that created this evolving dance form.
This is the first in a continuing series of posts on hip-hop dance. Click on the title of this post to read about Hip-Hop Dance History
Many Kourtni-fans in message boards across the Internet are wondering if the judges eliminated Kourtni based on her pairing potential. As we move toward next week’s top-12 show, what are your thoughts on this week’s “So You Think You Can Dance”?
If you want to enjoy yourself and still make the most of your vacation fund, add CityParks Dance, a project by New York City’s CityParks Foundation, to your list of summer stops.
Can you learn ballet through the Internet?
Some do-it-yourself dancers are skipping lessons and turning to YouTube for ballet instruction. Judging from many videos, from both students and demonstrators, maybe the risks of such lessons should be made clear.
Click on the title of this post to read our entire article on the risks of YouTube ballet lessons.
