Category: Dance Reviews

When Misty Copeland appeared on stage at the Oscars last night, ballet briefly took center stage in front of millions of viewers around the world. For many audience members, it was simply a beautiful performance tied to the film Sinners. But for dancers and people familiar with ballet history, the moment carried a deeper meaning. …

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 …

Discover the legacy of Lydia Abarca Mitchell, founding ballerina of Dance Theatre of Harlem. A trailblazer who paved the way for Black ballerinas today.

When Beyoncé takes the stage, it’s not just a performance—it’s a masterclass in storytelling, choreography, and artistry. Her Christmas Day appearance at the Netflix Halftime Show was a spectacle that blended the magic of the holidays with the raw power of the performing arts. As a former professional dancer and dance teacher, I was captivated …

Ballethnic Presents Urban Nutcracker: A Review If you’re in or near Atlanta during the holiday season, there’s one event that absolutely deserves a spot on your calendar: Ballethnic’s Urban Nutcracker. While the 2024 performance has already passed, let me tell you why this family-oriented ballet should be at the very top of your must-see list for …

There’s a unique energy that comes with hearing two icons of dance connect over shared experiences, ambitions, and life’s surprising turns. Recently, Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell, the esteemed Artistic Director of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and former Principal Dancer with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, sat down with the equally inspiring Alicia Graf Mack for an insightful …