Encore: Encore! Encore! Applauding the literal showstopper
NPR's Bob Mondello looks at a show-stopping theatrical phenomenon that's fallen out of fashion — the encore.
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Former ballerina Susan Jaffe to lead American Ballet Theatre
American Ballet Theatre has named its first new artistic director in 30 years, and she's a former top ballerina at the company.
Mazel Tov Cocktail Party: Take an ounce of hip hop, dash of polka, then square dance
Finding a thriving dance culture in the Adirondacks Mountains inspired the band to take its sound in an unexpected direction.
Encore: New musical 'Bhangin' It' centers a competitive college bhangra dancer
A new musical at San Diego's La Jolla Playhouse celebrates bhangra, one of India's traditional styles of dancing.
Encore: Schools across Europe work to house Ukraine's young dancers
A major ballet competition set to happen in Kyiv was canceled when Russia attacked. Young Ukrainian dancers are being helped out of the country and placed in schools worldwide for safe haven.
Dancing Grannies pay tribute to those killed in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack
Formed in 1984, the Dancing Grannies first started off as a jazz exercise group. The group has now expanded to perform in parades across Wisconsin each year.
Prima ballerina Olga Smirnova leaves Bolshoi Ballet in protest of Russian invasion
Prima ballerina Olga Smirnova will leave Moscow's Bolshoi ballet and Russia in protest of Putin's invasion of Ukraine. She told NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about her experience with the Bolshoi in 2018.
Schools across Europe give shelter and fresh opportunities to Ukraine's young dancers
Young Ukrainian dancers are finding safe haven at ballet schools in Europe and the U.S. Many of them planned to compete in the Youth America Grand Prix competition in Kiev which was cancelled.
Some Russian performing artists are speaking out against Putin
A number of Russian stars from the performing arts world are using their voices and international platforms to denounce the invasion of Ukraine and speak up against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Jennifer Hudson wins top honor at 53rd NAACP Image Awards
Hudson wins entertainer of the year at the 53rd annual NAACP Image Awards honoring work by entertainers of color, beating out Regina King, Lil Nas X, Megan Thee Stallion and Tiffany Haddish.