When Clothes Make The Man Appear Dangerous
The revival of playwright Luis Valdez's "Zoot Suit" reminds us that clothes and garments have long been the site upon which bigots can project their prejudices and fears.
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Rio's Carnival Is A Glitter-Filled Euphoria, Even If Brazil's Government Is Not
Amid the parties and celebrations of Rio de Janeiro's carnival lie the political satire and protest. To see this, you just need to look at the costumes.
Brazilians Prepare For Carnival, And Its Grueling Test Of Physical Endurance
More than 2 million people dance and drink, day and night, for Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. All that pleasure involves quite a bit of pain. Ask the samba superathletes in 7-inch heels.
Exhibition Celebrates Merce Cunningham And His Choreography Of Chance
Cunningham was always looking for new ways to move — that's why he used "chance operations" (rolling dice or tossing coins) to put a piece together.
'Pretty Big Movement' Takes On Dance Company Stereotypes
A video of a dance company in New York has gone viral, with over 7 million views. Akira Armstrong explains why she founded the dance company for "full-figured" women, called "Pretty Big Movement."
The Rockettes To Perform At Donald Trump's Inauguration, Whether They Like It Or Not
Donald Trump's transition team has confirmed that The Rockettes will perform at the inauguration celebration — though one dancer said on social media that she was "embarrassed and disappointed."
Taking A Crack At A New 'Nutcracker': This One's Set At The World's Fair
Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon has a fresh take on the classic Christmas tale. The $4 million Joffrey Ballet production premieres Saturday, and doesn't center around a wealthy Victorian family.
'It's (Sexy) Asian Men!' Hallelujah!
The new short web film "It's Asian Men!" aims to tackle a big issue: Why Asian-American men are rarely cast on TV or in movies as the romantic or sexy lead. No Long Duk Dong here.
Bolshoi Dancer Jailed For Acid Attack Reportedly Returns For Practice
Pavel Dmitrichenko is back, just in practice rooms. Nearly four years ago, a Russian court convicted him in a shocking acid attack against the Ballet's then-artistic director Sergei Filin.
Debbie Allen's 'Weapons' To Stop Gun Violence Are Dance And Music
Director, actor and choreographer Debbie Allen's multimedia musical Freeze Frame examines the lives of young people living in cities with the backdrop of violence and police shootings.