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The Carnival Extravaganza Hits San Francisco: Dance the Night Away with TRULALA

San Francisco is gearing up for its grand Carnival Extravaganza, featuring a parade of artistic groups including Jarana, Vení El Murgón, and the murgas from Brinkmann, Porteña, and Caprichitos de Barrio from San Cayetano, along with others from Zenón Pereyra…

Ballet Hispánico in Great Barrington, Sarasota and New York: A Half-Century Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Dance

For over fifty years, Ballet Hispánico has created a space where the overlooked, ignored, and unfamiliar are given prominence. This esteemed dance company is set to perform at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center on Saturday, March 2, with shows at…

The Washington School of Ballet Announces Winter Showcase

A Weekend of Ballet Brilliance: The Washington School of Ballet (TWSB) is thrilled to announce its Professional Training Division Winter Showcase, set to take place on Friday, March 1st, and Saturday, March 2nd. This eagerly anticipated event promises to be…

Reims Opera Celebrates “The Four Seasons” with Ballet Performances on March 16 and 17

The Reims Opera is gearing up for a unique celebration of Vivaldi’s timeless classic, “The Four Seasons,” reimagined through the art of ballet. Choreographer Thierry Malandain will be presenting his ballet “The Seasons” on Saturday, March 16th at 8:00 PM,…

Ireland’s Tap Dancing: A Cultural Export to the World Championship in Dubai

The art of Irish dance, particularly its famous tap dancing, is deeply ingrained in the heritage and history of Ireland. This discipline, which has captured the hearts of many in Brittany, is now set to make its mark at the…

Irish Dance and Trumpet-Organ Recital Coming to Péronne in March

Exciting Cultural Events in March This March, the city of Péronne is set to host two spectacular cultural events, showcasing the vibrancy of Irish dance and the classic harmony of trumpet and organ music. Irish Dance Extravaganza On Saturday, March…

Waltz King Johann Strauss Now Has His Museum in Austria: “House of Strauss”

The Casino Zögernitz in Vienna, Austria, recently renovated, is now home to a museum dedicated to the most famous waltz composer, Johann Strauss. Visitors can explore his life and work through various rooms equipped with multimedia technologies, set against a…

André Rieu, “The King of Waltz,” to Perform in Strasbourg on March 1, 2024

André Rieu, along with his Johann Strauss Orchestra, consisting of 60 musicians known for being the largest private orchestra in the world, is set to perform at the Zenith de Strasbourg on March 1, 2024. Rieu, the renowned Dutch violinist…

TV

Dancing with the Stars: James Denton Sidelined by Injury Again, Son Gives Him an Ultimatum

In the latest episode of “Dancing with the Stars” aired this Friday, February 23, on TF1, James Denton was once again unable to perform due to an injury, frustrating not only the audience but also his son, who has given…

Classical Dance: Behind the Ballet Magic, the Detailed Preparation of Dance Shoes

In the world of ballet, pointe shoes stand as the quintessential symbol, as iconic as the tutu itself. Although they create an enchanting effect on stage, their preparation and maintenance demand hours of meticulous labor. Paris Opera Ballet’s principal dancer,…