Mourad Merzouki brings hip-hop dance to the Olympic stage in the heart of Paris
CRETEIL, France — In a sweltering enclosed stage, several dancers perform synchronized routines before scattering, as others practice twisting handstands and tumbles. Amid this, Mourad Merzouki directs them, ensuring their…
Vail Dance Festival will showcase a variety of styles on Opening Night
The Vail Dance Festival will include 13 performances and numerous events throughout Vail and surrounding communities through August 5.Erin Baiano/Courtesy photo Vail Dance Festival starts Friday with an Opening Night…
Dance Your Style Showcases Cebuano Talent in Provincial Qualifiers
CEBU, Philippines — The city of Cebu came alive with rhythm and energy for the Red Bull Dance Your Style Qualifiers last July 13 at APEX Super Club. Cebu’s finest…
Local News: Spotlight Studios celebrates 15 years of dance in Southwest Nebaska (7/24/24)
Spotlight Studios instructor Jazlyn Hart teaches student’s a new move for an upcoming dance. Emanuel Casillas/McCook Gazette McCOOK, Neb. – Spotlight Studios, a prominent dance school in Southwest Nebraska, has…
How will breakdancing work at the Olympics? Urban dance style to feature for first time
Breakdancing has attracted considerable interest since it was first announced to be added to this year’s programme as a new sport for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Its debut follows the…
ODU’s Hip Hop Dance Expert on Breakdancing’s Olympics Debut
By Jonah Grinkewitz After debuting at the Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2018, breaking will be included in the Paris Olympic Games later this month. Also referred to as breakdancing,…