Dance News

Dancing Her Way to the Top—No Partner Needed

“Solo dancing is a completely different experience compared to dancing with a partner. You have to present yourself entirely on your own,” says Marie Ulrich. “But it also gives me the chance to be creative and come up with my…

Behind the Sparkle: Meet the Dancers and Performers of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour

Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour has taken Disney+ by storm, and if social media buzz is any indication, some fans have already streamed it more than a dozen times. The nearly three-and-a-half-hour concert film is a visual and emotional journey…

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,…

Michel El Buenón Secures Top Honor at the 2024 Barranquilla Carnival

Dominican Salsa Sensation Triumphs Abroad In a vibrant display of musical talent and cultural exchange, Dominican salsa artist Michel El Buenón was awarded the top honor for a foreign artist at the 2024 Barranquilla Carnival in Colombia. This accolade cements…

Polonaise Added to UNESCO’s List

The Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage has endorsed Poland’s application to inscribe the Polonaise on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The decision was made on December 5 during the…

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…