One recent Wednesday night in Atlanta, dozens of people gathered in a studio space armed with water bottles, hand fans, towels and an expectation to be in sync. There were hugs among the regulars ...
When Tre Little two-stepped in his cowboy boots at the BET Awards preshow this summer, he was overcome with joy and gratitude. “I used to watch this on TV every year, and I’m now performing,” said the ...
Step into almost any day party, house party, or nightclub and you’re sure to hear dance music made by Black women and femmes. Amapiano, house, Jersey club, and jungle: the sounds that make up a rich ...
Over the last decade, Black women have made some major strides in dance. In 2015, Misty Copeland made history when she became the first Black principal dancer in the American Ballet Theatre’s 75-year ...
Tonight, Moving in the Spirit dance school will host a public screening of “Five Stories,” a 40-minute documentary tracing the first Black dance studios in Atlanta. The short film was created by ...
January Dance has returned to the stage at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, bringing a dynamic evening of original choreography to the University campus. The annual recital features a range of ...