Dance May 24 NYC Ballet celebrates 75th anniversary as it attracts larger, younger crowds New York City Ballet, one of the world's premier dance troupes, has arrived at its 75th anniversary. It has introduced incentives to draw larger, younger crowds to shows.
Brazil May 15 Brazilian dance craze created by Rio youths officially recognized as 'intangible cultural heritage' Passinho, the vibrant dance style born in Rio de Janeiro's favelas, was officially recognized as an "intangible cultural heritage" by legislators in the state of Rio.
New York May 6 Twyla Tharp dance will open 700-seat amphitheater at New York's Little Island park in June Choreographer Twyla Tharp’s 'How Long Blues' will open the amphitheater on Manhattan's Little Island park on June 6, marking Tharp's first full-length work in 10 years.
Musicals March 31 On this day in history, March 31, 1943, 'Oklahoma!' debuts on Broadway: 'Deeply felt' On this day in history, "Oklahoma!" — the musical written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II — opened on Broadway, paving the way for the next generation of musical theater.
Ukraine March 20 Ballet in Ukrainian bomb shelter allows escape from the horrors of war In a dance studio turned bomb shelter located in northeast Ukraine, young girls in pink tutus find solace from the daily turmoil above ground in Kharkiv.
Asia March 19 Cambodia's prime minister bans musical horns on vehicles to curb dangerous street dancing Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Mane has issued a ban on musical horns on vehicles after videos surfaced on social media showing people dancing on roadsides.
ENTERTAINMENT February 22 ‘Dancing with the Stars’ pro Val Chmerkovskiy surprises fans with images of neck injury "Dancing with the Stars" pro Val Chmerkovskiy revealed a major neck injury from last year on his social media page, surprising fans and followers.
VIDEO February 16 Kid shows off impressive dance moves after having ‘too much’ soda A 7-year-old named Teddy was spotted showing off his cool dance moves at a local bowling alley. Mom Stacey Alboum captured the moment that Teddy said, “Whenever I drink too much Sprite, I always get like this.” See his epic moves!
ENTERTAINMENT January 5 ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ judge Nigel Lythgoe steps down from show after sexual assault allegations Nigel Lythgoe won't be returning to "So You Think You Can Dance" for the upcoming season after Paula Abdul accused him of sexual assault. Lythgoe has denied the allegations.
Europe January 2 Dancing Bears Festival in Romania draws global tourism each year The Dancing Bears Festival in Comanesti, a small town in northeast Romania, attracts visitors from around the world. The annual event is rooted in a centuries-old tradition.