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Philosophy
fromArtforum
39 minutes ago

The Conditions of Legibility: Silat from A to Z

Dualism reduces existence to humans, while Wichí culture recognizes an animated world where land communicates and encompasses both human and nonhuman life.
fromArtnet News
1 day ago

Painting Has Entered Its Performance Era | Artnet News

Much of Instagram's video content is organized around transformation-the virtual magic of the before-and-after and clips that show cause and effect. A person makes pasta from scratch in 20 seconds via edits that compress time-intensive labor.
Arts
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
19 hours ago

IN PHOTOS | High school students find free outfits at Prom Project | CBC

The Prom Project provides free formal wear to Toronto high school students through donations and has expanded to two locations this year.
Careers
fromFast Company
1 day ago

How new perspectives come from moonwalking

Gravity serves as a metaphor for cultural forces that shape organizational dynamics and individual experiences.
#street-performance
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
NYC music

Harlem's Breeze Team brings high-energy breakdancing and comedy to busy New York City streets | amNewYork

NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Where NYC finds its voice: Inside Michael Minelli's Step to the Mike' | amNewYork

Step to the Mike transforms New York City sidewalks into live platforms for discovering raw musical talent.
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Harlem's Breeze Team brings high-energy breakdancing and comedy to busy New York City streets | amNewYork

The Breeze Team is a street performance crew in Times Square, blending breakdancing, comedy, and acrobatics to entertain crowds.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 day ago

Stand for Circo de Ideias / fala

The project transforms a standard book fair stand into a vibrant installation using repurposed materials and a bold color palette.
Mental health
fromwww.cnn.com
1 day ago

Hearing aids can seem like a big step. This NYC Ballet principal dancer doesn't regret taking it

Sara Mearns, a dancer, overcame hearing loss with hearing aids, transforming her life and performance experience.
Music production
fromPitchfork
1 day ago

Watch Monaleo Channel Her Inner Barbie in "Crossroads Freestyle"

Monaleo returns with 'Crossroads Freestyle' after a hiatus due to a medical emergency, showcasing her signature style and quick flow.
LA Kings
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Brooklyn Museum hosts sold-out Red Bull Dance Your Style qualifier, crowns Queens dancer | amNewYork

Alejandro King won the Red Bull Dance Your Style City Qualifier in Brooklyn, determined entirely by audience votes.
Remodel
fromTime Out New York
2 days ago

Swing through this glowing Lincoln Center installation for free this month

An interactive swing installation called 'Mi Casa, Your Casa 2.0' is now open at Lincoln Center, encouraging playful engagement for all ages.
#bay-area-dance-week
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24-May 3)

Bay Area Dance Week offers free dance events for all ages from April 24 to May 3, 2026.
SF music
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24-May 3)

Bay Area Dance Week is a 10-day celebration offering free dance events for all ages and skill levels from April 24 to May 3, 2026.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24-May 3)

Bay Area Dance Week is a 10-day celebration offering free dance events for all ages and skill levels from April 24 to May 3, 2026.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24-May 3)

Bay Area Dance Week is a 10-day celebration offering free dance events for all ages and skill levels from April 24 to May 3, 2026.
SF music
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24-May 3)

Bay Area Dance Week offers free dance events from April 24 to May 3, 2026, for all ages and skill levels across the Bay Area.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24-May 3)

Bay Area Dance Week is a 10-day celebration offering free dance events for all ages and skill levels from April 24 to May 3, 2026.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24-May 3)

Bay Area Dance Week offers free dance events for all ages from April 24 to May 3, 2026.
SF music
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24-May 3)

Bay Area Dance Week is a 10-day celebration offering free dance events for all ages and skill levels from April 24 to May 3, 2026.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24-May 3)

Bay Area Dance Week is a 10-day celebration offering free dance events for all ages and skill levels from April 24 to May 3, 2026.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24-May 3)

Bay Area Dance Week is a 10-day celebration offering free dance events for all ages and skill levels from April 24 to May 3, 2026.
SF music
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24-May 3)

Bay Area Dance Week offers free dance events from April 24 to May 3, 2026, for all ages and skill levels across the Bay Area.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24-May 3)

Bay Area Dance Week is a 10-day celebration offering free dance events for all ages and skill levels from April 24 to May 3, 2026.
Education
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

Teaching inner city youth the craft of barbering

The Junior Barber Academy teaches youth barbering and business skills, aiming to empower them with meaningful skills for future opportunities.
Health
fromAP News
4 days ago

Hearing aids can seem like a big step. This NYC Ballet principal dancer doesn't regret taking it

Hearing aids can significantly benefit individuals, including performers like Sara Mearns, who experience hearing loss at any age.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
6 days ago

Sean Dorsey Dance's Queer Dance Invites Us to Grieve ... and Heal - San Francisco Bay Times

Sean Dorsey Dance presents a powerful evening of dance as a response to current societal challenges, emphasizing community and resilience.
#ballet
NYC LGBT
fromThe Bold Italic
5 days ago

Nothing Good Happens in the Woods at the Ballet.

La Sylphide features a simple story of love and betrayal, showcasing classic ballet elements and enchanting performances.
Berlin music
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Beyond the metronome: The emotional intelligence of ballet | amNewYork

Ballet's beauty stems from the intricate collaboration between music and dance, emphasizing trust and relational excellence among artists.
fromBrooklyn Paper
6 days ago

From court to community: How Brooklyn's Dreamers N Doers is changing the game for local youth * Brooklyn Paper

"I saw people who never knew each other [before] meet at the event and develop strong relationships. A lot of people came just to watch and be part of that community. That's when I knew this was special."
Brooklyn
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
5 days ago

CoHo: Clowning and a whole lot more * Oregon ArtsWatch

CoHo hasn't just survived, it has thrived and is ascending, and that is largely thanks to the foundation that Cuomo... laid with the young artists who have come up after him.
Portland
Berlin music
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Inheritance in sound: Young Concert Artists and the future of music

Music is an inheritance that preserves human feeling, and institutions like Young Concert Artists are essential for fostering talent and ensuring its future.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

I burned out at my VC job, so I opened a Pilates studio. I work more now but it feels good to not have to say 'yes.'

I was not getting enough sleep. I was not eating full meals. And I was putting more stress on myself than was even necessary. I felt like if I continued to treat my body this way, there would be some repercussions.
Startup companies
Women
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

Misty Copeland On Life After Ballet: "I'm Giving Myself More Grace"

Misty Copeland navigates life after ballet, focusing on self-care, motherhood, and the changes brought by perimenopause.
#alvin-ailey
NYC music
from48 hills
2 days ago

Alvin Ailey's annual Berkeley run brought further 'Revelations' - 48 hills

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's performance featured new works and the classic Revelations, showcasing rich storytelling through dance.
Berlin music
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Cal Performances April 7-12

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Berkeley with new artistic director Alicia Graf Mack, showcasing diverse programs and a rich musical soundtrack.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Red Bull Dance Your Style takes over the Brooklyn Museum this weekend

Red Bull Dance Your Style in NYC showcases freestyle street dance without judges or rehearsed choreography, emphasizing instinct and musicality.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Dance and God Are Inseparable in Ann Lee' and Beyond

For the Shakers, Dancing is both a means of revelation and a way to do the work of God in the world, Kimerer LaMothe, a dancer and philosopher of religion, said in an interview. To dance is to build heaven on earth.
Philosophy
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Choreographing Lagos: Dele Adeyemo on Dance, Cosmology, and Spatial Practices

Eshu's proverb tells both a story of reparation and of ancestrality by joyfully bending spacetime conventions and accessing subjects from the past with present actions.
Social justice
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 weeks ago

Lights, Movement, and Meaning: Achievement First Dance Festival Brings 700+ to Brooklyn Stage * Brooklyn Paper

There's something powerful that happens when students step onto a stage and the entire community shows up for them. Events like this bring families, staff, and students together in a way that builds pride, connection, and a real sense of belonging.
Brooklyn
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Guardian view on new musicals: sex, drugs and song n' dance | Editorial

Trainspotting the Musical adapts Irvine Welsh's novel, showcasing the evolution of stories from books to stage with contemporary themes.
Arts
from48 hills
1 week ago

With New Works Festival, Lenora Lee Dance opens doors to radical voices - 48 hills

Lenora Lee Dance is launching its first New Works Festival featuring seven diverse artists to explore human rights and cultural themes.
#contemporary-dance
Berlin music
fromLondon Unattached
1 month ago

Russell Maliphant Dance Company, Landscapes Review

Russell Maliphant's Landscapes triple bill presents three exceptional dancers performing intimate pieces, with Afterlight, In a Landscape, and Two showcasing distinct artistic visions set to evocative music and sophisticated lighting design.
Berlin music
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

Review: Gibney Dance offers up a beautiful evening of high-quality rep * Oregon ArtsWatch

Gibney Dance returned to Portland's Newmark Theatre after 20 years, performing new works including pieces by Roy Assaf and William Forsythe that showcased contemporary dance aesthetics rooted in Batsheva and Gaga-informed movement.
#san-francisco-ballet
fromThe Bold Italic
1 week ago
SF music

Here's Why You Should See 'Mere Mortals' at SF Ballet

The San Francisco Ballet's cancellation of its performance at the Kennedy Center reflects broader cultural and political tensions in the arts.
fromThe Bold Italic
2 months ago
Arts

SF Ballet gala keeps topping itself, and we keep showing up

San Francisco Ballet's opening gala delivers a consistently enchanting, high-energy soirée featuring standout contemporary and classical dances under Tamara Rojo's creative direction.
SF music
fromThe Bold Italic
1 week ago

Here's Why You Should See 'Mere Mortals' at SF Ballet

The San Francisco Ballet's cancellation of its performance at the Kennedy Center reflects broader cultural and political tensions in the arts.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
3 weeks ago

WATCH: A ballet teacher falls into a chaotic romance with a toxic younger man in Cherri - Queerty

Cherri navigates love and intimacy in later life while caring for his disabled husband and exploring a new romantic connection.
Portland
fromPortland Monthly
3 weeks ago

How Tabor Dance Became a Portland Party Staple

Dancing at Mount Tabor during the pandemic fostered community, connection, and joy among participants seeking relief from isolation.
Arts
fromArtnet News
2 weeks ago

Rare Rauschenberg Experimental Dance Revived at Brooklyn Roller Rink

The Trisha Brown Dance Company is reviving Robert Rauschenberg's 1963 dance 'Pelican' for the first time in 60 years at a Brooklyn event.
#dance
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Steamroller Dance: "Bespoke" Free Premiere (SF)

Steamroller Dance Company and The Singers of the Street present the Bay Area premiere of 'Bespoke' at the San Francisco International Arts Festival.
London music
fromLondon Unattached
3 weeks ago

English National Ballet, Body & Soul

English National Ballet presents 'Body & Soul', featuring UK premieres by Crystal Pite and Kameron N. Saunders, showcasing themes of connection and conflict.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Steamroller Dance: "Bespoke" Free Premiere (SF)

Steamroller Dance Company and The Singers of the Street present the Bay Area premiere of 'Bespoke' at the San Francisco International Arts Festival.
London music
fromLondon Unattached
3 weeks ago

English National Ballet, Body & Soul

English National Ballet presents 'Body & Soul', featuring UK premieres by Crystal Pite and Kameron N. Saunders, showcasing themes of connection and conflict.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Dandelion Dancetheatre "Parable of Belonging - Cycle 1"

Interdisciplinary performance 'Parable of Belonging' explores future life in the Bay Area through creativity and collaboration.
fromTime Out New York
3 weeks ago

A 'Glee' star is joining an Off Broadway dance show and we can't think of a better fit

"It has been a bucket-list dream of mine to perform on a New York stage, and I couldn't think of a better way to do that than becoming a part of the 11 to Midnight family," Morris said in a statement.
NYC music
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | In a time of fear, I made adanceabout hope | amNewYork

Dance communicates profound truths about human experience and social injustice that words cannot reach, offering a vital form of resistance and expression during times of fear and displacement.
Berlin music
fromItsnicethat
4 weeks ago

POV: Ballet and opera institutions need to get radical to stay relevant

Opera and ballet remain deeply embedded in contemporary culture, with the barrier to engagement being perception and institutional presentation rather than the art forms themselves.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

My rookie era: in a period of heartbreak, learning to pole dance gave me structure

A second attempt at pole dancing in a smaller, personalized studio environment proved transformative, turning initial negative experiences into confidence-building success.
San Francisco
fromThe Bold Italic
1 month ago

SF Ballet finally went clubbing. It's called 'The Blake Works'

SF Ballet cancels Kennedy Center performances after public backlash, while premiering William Forsythe's innovative triple bill featuring modern, street-inflected movement on a minimalist stage.
Portland
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

March DanceWatch: Street dance, fairy tales, and a big hole in dance education * Oregon ArtsWatch

Portland State University eliminated its dance program in 1995, creating a lasting gap in the city's arts ecosystem that remains unaddressed despite the university's strong overall arts presence.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

NYC dance studio builds space for women to reclaim their confidence through movement | amNewYork

When I came to America I tried a lot of classes and 90% of them, even if a class was for beginner level, were really difficult. I was thinking, if I were a grown woman who just decided to start, I'm going to get trauma, it's so hard, it's so competitive, and I [said], I need to create something dedicated to women, without this pressure, without this judgmental vibe.
Women
#contemporary-ballet
#ballroom-dancing
Arts
fromCornell Chronicle
1 month ago

Student dance showcase opens a window to China | Cornell Chronicle

Chinese folk dances embody the natural world and daily life of their communities, performed by Cornell student groups blending traditional and contemporary styles at their Rhythms of China showcase.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

By spotlighting disabled performers, Bay Area company AXIS Dance challenges conventional thinking about movement

AXIS Dance Company challenges ableist conceptions of athleticism by pairing disabled and able-bodied dancers, shifting focus from impossible feats to artistic possibility and inclusive performance.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Dancing in high heels is boosting these women's confidence exponentially'

But instead, they find their way to a small studio, where they join 27 others in strapping on a pair of high heels and throwing themselves into two hours of dance moves. This is the beginners heels class at Vibe Dance Studio, which was started by Izzy Gonzales and her dad Ed four years ago. It's a place where people can show up exhausted, but end up with so much energy they don't want to go home.
California
#dance-biomechanics
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Toddlers in mascara? Dance teachers and parents rethink stage makeup

Removing makeup and strict appearance rules in early-years dance promotes inclusivity, reduces cost and pressure, and emphasizes joy, movement and student comfort.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

My rookie era: I signed up for ballet on a whim. I still can't tell my left from my right

This is an absolute beginners course on the foundations of classical ballet and, a single catastrophic line dance lesson aside, it is also the first dance class I have ever attended. I am in the minority. As we take the barre, it quickly becomes apparent that not being able to tell my left from my right will be a significant deficit over the next 16 weeks. This, however, is a tertiary concern.
Exercise
Arts
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

San Francisco Ballet pulls out of Kennedy Center performances

San Francisco Ballet cancelled its May performances at the Kennedy Center amid political tensions following Trump's takeover and addition of his name to the building.
fromLondon On The Inside
2 months ago

Dance at the Barbican After Hours

We've been exploring what nightlife looks like in London outside of the traditional nightclubs, and here comes the Barbican with a brand-new late-night party series. The 'anyone can dance' events will be a celebration of diaspora, community and joy, with the Level -1 foyer space turning into a dancefloor open until 3am. The series is kicking off on Fri 20th February with a night curated by Eastern Margins, a collective that celebrates alternative East and South East Asian creativity and culture.
London music
Berlin music
fromWBEZ
1 month ago

Tiler Peck, America's reigning star ballerina, brings her 'love letter to dance' to Chicago this week

Tiler Peck, a New York City Ballet principal dancer, brings her original choreography show 'Turn It Out with Tiler Peck and Friends' to Chicago, featuring collaborations with dancers from multiple genres.
#anna-halprin
fromCurbed
1 month ago

The Look Book Goes to the New York City Ballet

I've been coming to the Art Series since 2022. The after-party is one of the most fun to go to, and tickets are a lower price than usual for ballets. A friend introduced me to it, and that's what I'm doing now-bringing a friend who's never seen the ballet before.
NYC music
fromThe Bold Italic
1 month ago

SF Ballet will no longer perform at Kennedy Center

President Trump overhauled the Kennedy Center's board last year, got himself elected chairman, and installed ally Ric Grenell as president. Then, in December, his handpicked board renamed the venue "The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts" - slapping his name ahead of JFK's on one of the country's most storied arts institutions.
SF music
Arts
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 months ago

February DanceWatch: A quartet of fairy tales, Urban Bush Women, Mike Barber & friends, and much more * Oregon ArtsWatch

February in Oregon presents four classic fairytale ballets alongside socially engaged contemporary dance, juxtaposing timeless themes of power and gender with current sociopolitical expression.
fromHarper's BAZAAR
1 month ago

Dance Theater of Harlem Is Bringing Back Firebird . It's Never Felt More Timely.

First performed in 1910 by Serge Diaghilev's Ballets Russes and adapted by George Balachine for New York City Ballet in 1949, Firebird was inspired by a Russian folk tale. The ballet tells the story of Prince Ivan, who captures the firebird, a creature who is part bird, part woman, and then lets her go.
NYC music
Arts
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

The Dance Reflections Festival Is a Gift

Van Cleef & Arpels is sponsoring an expanded Dance Reflections festival in New York featuring sixteen mainly European dance productions and high-profile companies.
Arts
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Dancing in high heels is boosting these women's confidence 'exponentially'

A beginners heels dance class transforms exhaustion into energy, community, confidence, and empowerment for participants at Vibe Dance Studio.
#vertical-dance
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

Teaching Children Taught Me How to Be an Artist

At the end of November of 2011, I saw my dad take his last breath. I came back to the United States after participating in all the death-related rituals that helped organize my pain in México. New York City was not a place to live my mourning, and right around December of the same year, I felt an intense longing to become small again. I needed to work with children.
Arts
Arts
from48 hills
2 months ago

Drama Masks: Why is SF Ballet still performing at the Kennedy Center? - 48 hills

Local performing arts groups balance safety, political symbolism, and financial pressures while facing controversies over programming, AI productions, and institutional leadership.
Arts
fromAnOther
2 months ago

A Guide to the Captivating Choreography of Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker

Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker pioneered minimalist choreography centered on repetition and precision, expanding dance into galleries and cross-disciplinary collaborations.
Arts
fromArtnet News
2 months ago

Rauschenberg Returns With a Masterpiece of Postmodern Dance

Set and Reset, Rauschenberg's collaborative performance with Trisha Brown and Laurie Anderson, returns to BAM with his scenography, films, and silkscreened costumes.
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