Remembering Dancer And Choreographer Marge Champion
Champion, who died Oct. 21, danced with her husband Gower in the movie musicals Till the Clouds Roll By, Showboat and Lovely to Look At. Originally broadcast in 2001.
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Isn't This A Lovely Day For A 'Top Hat' Tribute?
Irving Berlin's classic musical turns 85 this year, and a group of artists are paying tribute with a brand-new video version of one of its songs, "Isn't This A Lovely Day (To Be Caught In The Rain)?"
Ballet Hispánico Celebrates 50 Years As Ambassadors Of Latinx Dance
The dance company features work of Latinx choreographers, as well as a robust educational outreach program. It was just awarded a $4 million grant from the Ford Foundation.
Broadway's Reopening Is Pushed Back Again
The Broadway League has announced an extension of closures related to COVID-19 to May.
Whatever Happened To ... V Unbeatable, Mumbai Dancers Who Won 'America's Got Talent'
In February, the group of young, acrobatic dancers took the top prize. But the pandemic has put their dreams on hold — and had a disastrous impact on family life.
Louisville Ballet Dancers Return To Work For A Season Like None Other
For the audience, Louisville Ballet's 2020-2021 season will be entirely virtual. But the dancers have already started rehearsing in person — with masks, and lots of new safety protocols.
New UNCSA Chancellor Responds To Coronavirus Challenges
The UNC School of the Arts in Winston-Salem has a new chancellor — sort of.
Fred And Ginger Cheered Us Up During The Depression. Might They Do It Again?
Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers gave Americans a much-needed on-screen escape in the 1930s. You can find their dance numbers online, but critic Bob Mondello recommends you watch their films in full.
A Broadway Star And #SunshineSongs Bring High School Musical Theater To Small Screens
High school musicals are canceled around the country over coronavirus concerns. Broadway star Laura Benanti asked disappointed high school singers for the next best thing: performance videos.