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Is dance a sport?Is it art?Or is it something completely different? If you’ve been in the dance world for more than five minutes, you’ve probably heard this debate. I’ve heard it my entire life, as a public school dance teacher, studio instructor, professional performer, and now working in arts administration for a professional company here …
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to attend the International Association of Blacks in Dance Conference here in Atlanta, Georgia. And I didn’t leave with a five-year plan. I left with questions. This is not a recap of classes taken or performances watched. It’s not a review. It’s not a highlight reel. It’s a …
I want to start by saying this plainly: this is not a hot take. This is not outrage. This is not me trying to stir the pot. These are reflections. As a dance educator, arts advocate, former professional dancer, and arts administrator working in Atlanta, I spend a lot of time thinking about how America …
With UDA Finals just finishing and everyone talking about technique and style, I wanted to take a moment to spotlight a pioneer of jazz dance—Bob Fosse.” There are some choreographers whose work you can recognize instantly, before the music even starts. A turned-in knee. A rolled shoulder. A tilted hat. Bob Fosse belongs to that …
When I think about the women who shaped dance history, I can’t help but go back to the names many of us didn’t grow up hearing. In the U.S., we talk a lot about Misty Copeland and the Black ballerinas who broke barriers here and rightfully so. But once I started digging deeper into global …
World Ballet Day is Back!! After taking a break in 2024. Every year, dancers and dance lovers around the world pause to celebrate the artistry, athleticism, and shared spirit that make ballet so extraordinary. World Ballet Day 2025 continues this beloved tradition, offering a rare glimpse behind the curtain into the world’s leading ballet companies. …
When The Joffrey Ballet announced that Chanel DaSilva would premiere a new work on its mainstage, it marked a milestone long in the making. DaSilva is the first Black woman to choreograph a mainstage work for Joffrey, and her piece—Wabash & You—premieres November 6–9, 2025 at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Chicago. …
Dance history is full of hidden stories—moments where movement became more than performance. One of the most powerful examples comes from the Juba dance, sometimes called Pattin’ Juba. Born during slavery in the United States, Juba wasn’t just about entertainment. It was rhythm without instruments, resistance through movement, and a living link between African traditions …
Misty Copeland retires from ABT on October 22, 2025. See how her legacy opens doors for rising New York City Ballet soloist India Bradley—and how to get free simulcast tickets in NYC.
Discover the legacy of Lydia Abarca Mitchell, founding ballerina of Dance Theatre of Harlem. A trailblazer who paved the way for Black ballerinas today.
