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Dexter Carr named the first dance instructor for the Nike Training app

Nike is known for its innovative products, experiences and services to inspire athletes. Most recently, the brand opened its doors and welcomed...

Brooklyn Ballet's 'The Brooklyn Nutcracker'.

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Brooklyn Ballet puts culture and diversity center stage with ‘The Brooklyn Nutcracker’

Brooklyn Ballet, a unique and interdisciplinary dance company rooted in the classical idiom, presents two performances of The Brooklyn Nutcracker, at the majestic Kings Theatre in Flatbush,...

Ivan Maric. Photo by Alissa Roseborough.

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Ivan Maric: A commercial dance legend in the making

Dance Informa recently had the chance to catch up with hip hop dancer Ivan Maric, who is making a splash in the...

Bruce Ykanji. Photo by Aurélie Chantelly.

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The downs and ups of Juste Debout Founder Bruce Ykanji

For those in the street dance community, hearing the name Juste Debout sparks not just a twinkle of recognition but an added...

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S-Rank’s Melvin Timtim on his Emmy nomination

Melvin Timtim, choreographer and director of hip hop dance crew S-Rank, is nominated for this year’s Outstanding Choreography Emmy for his work...

'The Hip Hop Nutcracker'. Photo by Tim Norris.

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‘The Hip Hop Nutcracker’ turns the classic holiday ballet on its head

Changing leaves and chilly November days mean Nutcracker season is fast approaching! Most dancers are breaking out their pointe shoes, and thoughts...

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King Chris: Speaking opportunities into existence

Dance is a timeless art and one that flows through many individuals. True to its form, dance is not only timeless but...

'World of Dance' Qualifiers The Ruggeds. Photo by Justin Lubin/NBC.

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‘World of Dance’ recap: Round 3 of the Qualifiers

They say that “the third time’s a charm”, and that was certainly true for the third round of the Qualifiers on World...

Versa-Style Dance Company. Photo by George Simian.

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Versa-Style Dance Company: Keeping hip hop versatile

Hip hop is not just a single genre of dance. Underneath its umbrella, there is popping, locking, breaking, commercial, lyrical hip hop,...

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Hip Hop and Butoh Combine at The Dance Center in Chicago

The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago concludes its 2015–16 season on March 31–April 2, with the choreographer-performer duo of Rennie Harris...

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Native American Dance: Hip Hop Hoop Dance and More

Young Native Americans Innovate While Honoring Their Traditions. Nakotah LaRance freestyles along a sidewalk. He is gliding, popping and waving — and...