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Arts Aug 17

Latin American studio helps young dancers achieve their dreams

By Natalie Lett, Marlo Brown, Roberto Suarez, Savanna Atstupenas, PBS Student Reporting Labs

Arts Jan 15

Alvin
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How Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater balances history and innovation

This month would have been Alvin Ailey’s 91st birthday; the celebrated modern dance visionary died in 1989. Decades later, his choreography is as vibrant as ever and his company, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater remains as innovative. Christopher Booker…

By Christopher Booker

Arts May 12

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A Brief But Spectacular take on dancing into old age

96-year-old Stuart Hodes took his first dance lesson at the Martha Graham school after being discharged from a distinguished stint as an air force aviator in World War II, and he has been dancing through life ever since. He recently…

Arts Jan 11

Misty Copeland’s ‘Bunheads’ is an ode to friendship in the dance studio

The new children’s book by ballet star Misty Copeland is filled with direct nods to real people in her life who have encouraged her talent over the years, but also the more universal ways that dance friends become sources of…

By Joshua Barajas

Arts Nov 17

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These Parkinson’s patients find relief at the barre

For the million people living with Parkinson’s disease in the United States, medication is the most common form of treatment. But some doctors are now prescribing dance as a way to slow the symptoms -- and bring joy to patients…

By Shana Fischer

Aug 24

Nigerian boy gains fame with dance video as stars pay homage

By Lekan Oyekanmi, Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press

Anthony Mmesoma Madu’s practice dance session was so impressive that it earned him a ballet scholarship with the American Ballet Theater in the U.S.

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May 12

Alvin Ailey’s beautiful vision for dance, captured in thousands of photos

By Joshua Barajas

Jack Mitchell’s photos, which helped promote Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater over decades, offer a window into the way Ailey pushed dance forward.

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May 03

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A dance troupe self-isolates, but finds an online venue

By Ivette Feliciano, Zachary Green

Last summer, Reggie “Regg Roc” Gray premiered his latest dance piece at New York City art center, The Shed. Less than a year later, every major performance venue in New York is closed. But Gray and his fellow performers aren’t…

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Apr 12

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Social ‘dis-dance’ party replaces nightlife in the pandemic

By Ivette Feliciano

At a time when music and nightlife have slowed to a halt as people adjust to a world of social distancing, more and more party goers are turning to online dance gatherings to get their collective grooves on. One such…

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Jan 25

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Lion dancer makes impact on Chinese Lunar New Year tradition

By Mori Rothman, Michael D. Regan

People around the world on Saturday celebrated the start of the Chinese Lunar New Year, marking the first day of the Year of the Rat, with many celebrations including the traditional "lion dance" to usher in good luck and fortune.

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