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• Lil Buck and Michelle Dorrance Dance Enliven Lincoln Center Out of Doors - New York Times

  26-07-2015 23:37 via nytimes.com
  New York Times
  Lil Buck and Michelle Dorrance Dance Enliven Lincoln Center Out of Doors
  New York Times
  Friday and Saturday nights offered, at Damrosch Park as part of the Lincoln Center Out of Doors series, performances by Dorrance Dance (tap) and Lil Buck (the style called Memphis jookin) that were, in their different ways, phenomenal. But Dorrance ...
  
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• Strictly Seattle dance showcase is satisfying, surprising - The Seattle Times

  26-07-2015 21:23 via seattletimes.com
  Strictly Seattle dance showcase is satisfying, surprising
  The Seattle Times
  A review of Velocity Dance Center's 2015 “Strictly Seattle” performances. Highlights included works by Zoe Scofield, Kate Wallich and Pat Graney, and a breakout performance by dancer Jack Russell in Anna Conner's “Pigeon.” By Michael Upchurch.
  
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• Kingsport Ballet prepares dancers for future with unique classes - Kingsport Times News

  26-07-2015 20:30
  
  Kingsport Ballet prepares dancers for future with unique classes
  Kingsport Times News
  Kingsport, TN – Kingsport Ballet's summer intensive 2015 features professional instruction for students in four levels, including ballet, pointe and partnering, contemporary, modern, historical, yoga and nutrition. Unique to Kingsport Ballet is the ...
  
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• 2 dance galas show growing vitality of local ballet scene - Inquirer.net

  26-07-2015 18:31
  
  2 dance galas show growing vitality of local ballet scene
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  THE PHILIPPINE Ballet Theater's (PBT) “Don Quixote” on July 4 was a qualified triumph for the Kitri of Lobreza Pimentel, who mustered enough energy to survive the two-act ballet known for its severe physical demands. Her portrayal was a big revelation.
  
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• 2 dance galas show growing vitality of local ballet scene | Inquirer lifestyle ... - Inquirer.net

  26-07-2015 18:31
  
  2 dance galas show growing vitality of local ballet scene | Inquirer lifestyle ...
  Inquirer.net
  THE PHILIPPINE Ballet Theater's (PBT) “Don Quixote” on July 4 was a qualified triumph for the Kitri of Lobreza Pimentel, who mustered enough energy to survive the two-act ballet known for its severe physical demands. Her portrayal was a big revelation.
  
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• The Hampton Ballet Theatre School Presents 'Peter and the Wolf' - Dan's Papers

  26-07-2015 17:00
  
  Dan's Papers
  The Hampton Ballet Theatre School Presents 'Peter and the Wolf'
  Dan's Papers
  The Hampton Ballet Theatre School presents its production of Peter and the Wolf this August in Bridgehampton and Montauk. Dance students will be performing on Tuesday, August 4, at 6 p.m. at the Children's Museum of the East End. There will also be a ...and more »
  
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• Michaela DePrince's journey from war to ballet stardom - The San Luis Obispo Tribune

  26-07-2015 15:59
  The San Luis Obispo Tribune
  Michaela DePrince's journey from war to ballet stardom
  The San Luis Obispo Tribune
  Monica Oliver, 12, and Leonora Graham, 13, stretch out prior to Michaela DePrince, whose extraordinary trajectory from Sierra Leone war orphan to international ballerina has brought attention to her own determination and talent, instructs a ballet class.and more »
  
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• Iranian dance film draws big crowds, strong emotions in Great Neck | Newsday - Newsday

  26-07-2015 12:50 via newsday.com
  
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  Iranian dance film draws big crowds, strong emotions in Great Neck | Newsday
  Newsday
  Stills from the film "Desert Dancer," co-produced by Daniel Roubeni of Kings Point. Actors Reece Ritchie and Freida Pinto star as underground dancers in Iran. (Credit: Relativity Media). "Desert Dancer," a film coproduced by a Kings Point venture ...
  
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• Ben Reid hopes a ballet trainer can help stop his run of soft tissue injuries ... - Herald Sun

  26-07-2015 12:03
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  Ben Reid hopes a ballet trainer can help stop his run of soft tissue injuries ...
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• THE SPICE OF LIFE Stars Come Out illuminates Art of Dance competition | NWADG ... - NWAOnline

  26-07-2015 10:28 via nwaonline.com
  
  THE SPICE OF LIFE Stars Come Out illuminates Art of Dance competition | NWADG ...
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  Temperatures in Little Rock climbed into the mid-90s on July 18, but it didn't stop the flurry of downtown activity on multiple fronts ... a fraternity's international conclave, an outdoor fashion show ... and a variety show competition. Luckily, The ...and more »
  
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• In Nairobi, a presidential dance party - The Washington Post - Washington Post (blog)

  26-07-2015 10:24 via washingtonpost.com
  
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  In Nairobi, a presidential dance party - The Washington Post
  Washington Post (blog)
  NAIROBI -- This was no ordinary state dinner. President Obama and Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta didn't just toast each other Saturday night, they danced together. The meal featured the usual toasts between leaders, complete with effusive praise and a ...
  President Obama Lets Loose On The Dance Floor At State Dinner In Kenya ...International Business Times
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• Ballet Theatre Company welcomes master guest teachers - News - West Hartford News - West Hartford News

  26-07-2015 10:09
  Ballet Theatre Company welcomes master guest teachers - News - West Hartford News
  West Hartford News
  WEST HARTFORD >> This summer Ballet Theatre Company welcomed master guest teachers from New York City. Summer Intensive for Levels 2 and up, week 1 featured Ashley Knapp, who started her ballet training in Omaha when she was 8 years old ...
  
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• 'America's Best Dance Crew' Winner -- My Mom Stole the Pants Off of Me | TMZ.com - TMZ.com

  26-07-2015 09:50 via tmz.com
  
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  'America's Best Dance Crew' Winner -- My Mom Stole the Pants Off of Me | TMZ.com
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  0724-chachi-gonzales-INSTAGRAM-01 The woman who won "America's Best Dance Crew" in 2011 is suing her mom for allegedly stealing profits from the sale of pants she had popularized on the show. Olivia Gonzales claims in her lawsuit, the ...and more »
  
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• 'Dance Moms' Season 5 Spoilers: Launch Of ALDC Los Angeles Coincides With ... - Yibada (English Edition)

  26-07-2015 09:50 via en.yibada.com
  
  Yibada (English Edition)
  'Dance Moms' Season 5 Spoilers: Launch Of ALDC Los Angeles Coincides With ...
  Yibada (English Edition)
  The latest “Dance Moms” season 5 spoilers hinted that Kira Girard may not be in the next episode because of her high-risk pregnancy. The reality star is reportedly a no-show in the weekly competition based on the preview for episode 29 titled “Babdy ...and more »
  
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• 'Strictly Ballet' web series stars join Miami City Ballet - FOX10 News | WALA - FOX10 News

  26-07-2015 09:40
  'Strictly Ballet' web series stars join Miami City Ballet - FOX10 News | WALA
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  MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Miami City Ballet has announced several additions to its roster for its 30th anniversary season. Two stars of the Teen Vogue web series "Strictly Ballet" are joining the company's corps de ballet. Ella Titus of Clearwater and ...and more »
  
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• 'Strictly Ballet' web series stars join Miami City Ballet - The Herald

  26-07-2015 09:19
  
  'Strictly Ballet' web series stars join Miami City Ballet
  The Herald
  Miami City Ballet has announced several additions to its roster for its 30th anniversary season. Two stars of the Teen Vogue web series "Strictly Ballet" are joining the company's corps de ballet. Ella Titus of Clearwater and Mayumi Enokibara of Rio de ...and more »
  
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• Jaialdi dance: Basque dances echo the ancient stories | Jaialdi ... - The Idaho Statesman

  26-07-2015 08:23 via idahostatesman.com
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  Jaialdi dance: Basque dances echo the ancient stories | Jaialdi ...
  The Idaho Statesman
  Along with music, Basque dance is the chief export to the greater Boise community. Basque dances reflect the ancient Basque stories and traditions with twirling skirts, bright red sashes, athletic leaps, snapping fingers, lively whoops and hollers, and ...and more »
  
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• Ardani 25 dance gala review – from polite virtuosity to riotously entertaining ... - The Guardian

  26-07-2015 08:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian
  Ardani 25 dance gala review – from polite virtuosity to riotously entertaining ...
  The Guardian
  Ardani Artists is a New York-based agency representing a galaxy of international ballet stars, including Diana Vishneva, Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev. At intervals Ardani's proprietors, Sergei and Gaiane Danilian, stage galas showcasing their ...
  
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• Ardani 25 dance gala review – from polite virtuosity to riotously entertaining

  26-07-2015 08:00
  
  Coliseum, London
  Natalia Osipova and her ex, Ivan Vasiliev, steal the show in Ardani’s adventurous triple bill of contemporary danceArdani Artists is a New York-based agency representing a galaxy of international ballet stars, including Diana Vishneva, Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev. At intervals Ardani’s proprietors, Sergei and Gaiane Danilian, stage galas showcasing their clients, and this month’s event was one of their more adventurous productions.Osipova cuts loose with fabulous aba
  
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• National Dance Day celebrated in Vicksburg | Vicksburg - Vicksburg Post

  26-07-2015 07:07 via vicksburgpost.com
  Vicksburg Post
  National Dance Day celebrated in Vicksburg | Vicksburg
  Vicksburg Post
  From toddlers to grandmothers, anyone and everyone was dancing at Debra Franco School of Dance Saturday, signaling National Dance Day was in full swing. The annual celebration takes place the last Saturday in July, and the grassroots campaign ...
  
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• 'So You Think You Can Dance' poll: Is the Twitter Save fair? - Gold Derby - GoldDerby

  26-07-2015 07:04 via goldderby.com
  
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  'So You Think You Can Dance' poll: Is the Twitter Save fair? - Gold Derby
  GoldDerby
  On "So You Think You Can Dance," viewers are now given a chance to save a contestant in the bottom three in real time using the Twitter Save. After the dancers with the fewest votes are announced, fans on social media can pick one contestant from Team ...
  
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• Michaela DePrince's journey from war to ballet stardom - Washington Times

  26-07-2015 06:48
  
  Washington Times
  Michaela DePrince's journey from war to ballet stardom
  Washington Times
  Portrait of Michaela DePrince, whose extraordinary trajectory from Sierra Leone war orphan to international ballerina has brought attention to her own determination and talent, and to the issue of racism in ballet, is photographed between ballet lessons.and more »
  
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• Summerville Civic Ballet rebranding itself - The Journal Scene - Journalscene.com

  26-07-2015 06:22
  
  Summerville Civic Ballet rebranding itself - The Journal Scene
  Journalscene.com
  In order to better serve the dance community, the board of the Summerville Civic Ballet has voted to relaunch itself as the Lowcountry Dance Initiative. The Lowcountry Dance Initiative (LDI) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization whose mission is to ...
  
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• Michaela DePrince's journey from war to ballet stardom | State | Bradenton ... - Bradenton Herald

  26-07-2015 06:15
  Bradenton Herald
  Michaela DePrince's journey from war to ballet stardom | State | Bradenton ...
  Bradenton Herald
  Monica Oliver, 12, and Leonora Graham, 13, stretch out prior to Michaela DePrince, whose extraordinary trajectory from Sierra Leone war orphan to international ballerina has brought attention to her own determination and talent, instructs a ballet class.
  Michaela DePrince's journey from war to ballet stardom | The News TribuneTheNewsTribune.com
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• Festival celebrates National Dance Day at Glasgow Park - The News Journal - The News Journal

  26-07-2015 04:58 via delawareonline.com
  
  The News Journal
  Festival celebrates National Dance Day at Glasgow Park - The News Journal
  The News Journal
  Stanley Gavin and Alyssia Sims know how to whip, nae nae and wobble. They can even stanky leg, if the music's right – and Saturday night was perfect to show off their skills. The two friends from Landenberg, Pennsylvania, took to the dance floor at ...
  
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• Modern Dance Festival in Fort Worth ends with a flourish | Dallas Morning News ... - Dallas Morning News

  26-07-2015 04:54 via dallasnews.com
  
  Dallas Morning News
  Modern Dance Festival in Fort Worth ends with a flourish | Dallas Morning News ...
  Dallas Morning News
  The Danielle Georgiou Dance Group's Under Her Skin lightened the mood with a playful and humorous performance Friday as part of the Modern Dance Festival in Fort Worth. By MANUEL MENDOZA. Special Contributor. Published: 25 July 2015 09:54 PM.
  
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• Barre fitness trend draws inspiration from ballet - Pensacola News Journal - Pensacola News Journal

  26-07-2015 01:50
  
  Pensacola News Journal
  Barre fitness trend draws inspiration from ballet - Pensacola News Journal
  Pensacola News Journal
  Traditionally, if someone asked you to meet them at the bar after work, you might expect to enjoy your favorite beverage and talk about your work day. Now, with the abundance of Barre workout studios in Pensacola and Gulf Breeze, you have to specify if ...
  No dance skills needed for ballet-inspired workout | Gainesville.comGainesville Sunall 3 news articles »
  
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• Greensboro summer camp culminated on National Dance Day (VIDEO) - Greensboro ... - Greensboro News & Record

  26-07-2015 00:05 via greensboro.com
  Greensboro News & Record
  Greensboro summer camp culminated on National Dance Day (VIDEO) - Greensboro ...
  Greensboro News & Record
  Patrolman C.A. Ferguson and five other Greensboro police officers danced alongside 100 local children from the Boys & Girls Club to promote unity through the universal language of dance in Greensboro , NC on July 25, 2015. (H. Scott Hoffmann /News ...and more »
  
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• Ganondagan Native American Dance and Music Festival - Democrat and Chronicle - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

  26-07-2015 00:05 via democratandchronicle.com
  
  Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
  Ganondagan Native American Dance and Music Festival - Democrat and Chronicle
  Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
  Liam Dowdy, 1, with his great-grandfather, Darwin N. John, and father, Jacob Dowdy, of Lawtons, Erie County, after they performed with the Iroquois Social Dancers at the Ganondagan Native American Dance and Music Festival on Saturday, July 25, 2015.
  'A good spirit' at Ganondagan's 24th annual Native American Music and Dance ...Irondequoit Pos
  
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