Arts Nov 10 Judith Jamison, transcendent dancer and artistic director of Alvin Ailey theater, dies at 81 As a dancer, choreographer, director and speaker, Jamison's distinguished career leaped over barriers of race and gender. By Andrew Meldrum, Associated Press
Arts Jan 30 Watch 3:06 A Brief But Spectacular take on the art of dance Wynette Smith is the long-time owner of Starlet Dance Studio in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Despite facing a range of challenges, she says she keeps the studio alive for the generations of dancers who keep coming back. She shares her Brief… By Katie Hodgman
Arts Jan 04 Watch 2:35 Remembering the art and energy of tap dance legend Maurice Hines Maurice Hines, a legend of tap dance for seven decades, has died. He gained fame with his brother Gregory as the Hines Brothers, delighting audiences on stage, television and film. Jeffrey Brown has this remembrance for our arts and culture… By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport
Nation Nov 19 Watch 4:01 How Osage dancer Maria Tallchief became America's 1st major prima ballerina For Native American Heritage Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we look back on the life of Maria Tallchief, an Osage Nation dancer who left an indelible mark on the world of ballet. By John Yang, Kaisha Young
Aug 17 Watch 3:39 Latin American studio helps young dancers achieve their dreams By Natalie Lett, Marlo Brown, Roberto Suarez, Savanna Atstupenas, PBS Student Reporting Labs While many young people hope to become professional dancers, the cost of lessons, costumes and other equipment often keeps them from achieving their dreams. It is a hurdle one studio specializing in Latin American folk dance is trying to overcome. Continue watching
Jan 15 Watch 6:24 How Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater balances history and innovation By Christopher Booker 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… Continue watching
May 12 Watch 3:44 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… Continue watching
Jan 11 Misty Copeland's 'Bunheads' is an ode to friendship in the dance studio By Joshua Barajas 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… Continue reading
Nov 17 Watch 5:04 These Parkinson's patients find relief at the barre By Shana Fischer 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… Continue watching