Sparked by need, teeming with profound intention, and defined by a catalytic presence, dance has often played a critical role in the lives of peoples throughout history. Whether it is Alvin Ailey’s ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Watch as master Javanese dancers Urip Sri Maeny and Pamardi Tjiptopradonggo perform pieces from the classical court tradition of central Java, as ...

There may be no one in the arts with a harder job than that of a modern-dance choreographer. When a writer can’t figure out what to say next, she can turn off the computer and go take a nap. A ...

Ballet, the basis for all of Western theatrical dance, is a theatrical performance, using elements from a rich tapestry of traditional movements. Most ballets consist of dancing and music only, ...

The experience of exile, whether literal or symbolic, is inevitably reflected in an individual’s body. Feeling cut off from one’s roots, or viewing yourself as a stranger in a foreign land, influences ...

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In the heart of Surabaya, the thunderous beat of drums and the dynamic swirls of vividly adorned lions and dragons command attention SURABAYA, Indonesia – When Ksatria Lion and Dragon Dance Team was ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by An oral history project, “Planting Seeds,” considers the history and impact of an American Dance Festival program to train dancers in China. By Brian ...