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• A dancer finds his path through ballet - Reno Gazette Journal

  22-12-2015 23:57
  Reno Gazette Journal
  A dancer finds his path through ballet
  Reno Gazette Journal
  This is the season of holiday tradition and Sierra Nevada Ballet celebrates by presenting annual performances of “The Peanutcracker - The Story in a Nutshell” in Reno and Carson City. This year's production (which ran Dec. 4-15) featured James ...
  

• Five Biggest Dance Crazes of 2015 - XXLMAG.COM

  22-12-2015 23:12 via
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  Five Biggest Dance Crazes of 2015
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  Dancing has always been a staple in hip-hop. From b-boys breaking to Soulja Boy teaching America how to “Crank That,” dancing has been a outlet used by fans and artists alike. In the early 2000s, every song that was popular featured a dance.
  

• 'Nutcracker' duet gives young ballet dancers a chance to shine (WATCH) - OregonLive.com

  22-12-2015 21:30
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  'Nutcracker' duet gives young ballet dancers a chance to shine (WATCH)
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  Jordan Kindell as "Candy Cane" in Oregon Ballet Theatre's 2015 production of "George Balanchine's The Nutcracker." (Photo by James McGrew) (James McGrew). Print Email · Jillian Cohan Martin | The Oregonian/OregonLive By Jillian Cohan Martin | The ...
  

• SF Ballet 'Nutcracker' a must-see before holiday season ends - SFGate

  22-12-2015 20:30
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  SF Ballet 'Nutcracker' a must-see before holiday season ends
  SFGate
  Sparkling snowflakes, an elegant Sugarplum Fairy, adorable butterflies, magical dancing and the swelling romance of Tchaikovsky's familiar music — the company that brought the “Nutcracker” to America still provides a gold standard production for young ...and more »
  

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• Last chance to catch 'The Christmas Ballet' - SFGate

  22-12-2015 20:25
  Last chance to catch 'The Christmas Ballet'
  SFGate
  When the presents are opened, the dinners all finished and the relatives head home, if you're hankering for a last Christmas bonbon, there's still time to reward yourself for holidays well celebrated with Michael Smuin's “Christmas Ballet.” From the ...
  

• Silicon Valley Ballet adds sassy twist to 'Nutcracker' - SFGate

  22-12-2015 20:21
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  Silicon Valley Ballet adds sassy twist to 'Nutcracker'
  SFGate
  A sweet and sassy version of “Nutcracker” is Artistic Associate Karen Gabay's gift to Silicon Valley Ballet audiences. Decked out in lovely sets designed by Paul Kelly and imaginative and whimsical costumes devised by Theoni V. Aldredge, Gabay's take ...
  

• Man sexually assaults girl after dance class - 9NEWS.com

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  Man sexually assaults girl after dance class
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  Police are looking for a man suspected of jumping into the back of a car with two girls, sexually assaulting one of the girls. Loading… Post to Facebook. Man sexually assaults girl after dance class Police are looking for a man suspected of jumping ...and more »
  

• Sycamore teen has lead role in Cincinnati Ballet's 'Nutcracker' - WLWT Cincinnati

  22-12-2015 20:05
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  Sycamore teen has lead role in Cincinnati Ballet's 'Nutcracker'
  WLWT Cincinnati
  Sycamore High School sophomore Lily Freiberg said always knew she wanted to play Clara in the Nutcracker. But early on in life, she didn't know for sure that it would be possible. "Coming from a Jewish background and being adopted into a family who ...
  Cincinnati Ballet puts on special 'sensory friendly' take on 'The Nutcracker'WCPOall 5 news articles »
  

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• Dim the lights Number of Texas dance halls is dwindling, but some keep two ... - Dallas Morning News

  22-12-2015 19:47 via
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  Dim the lights Number of Texas dance halls is dwindling, but some keep two ...
  Dallas Morning News
  This is one in an occasional series exploring the places and traditions that are fading as Texas goes through tremendous change. Somewhere in Texas tonight, someone is dancing across a hardwood floor. The two-step is as much a part of our state ...
  

• The Joffrey Ballet's 'The Nutcracker' wins Goldstar prize - U.S. News & World Report

  22-12-2015 19:22
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  The Joffrey Ballet's 'The Nutcracker' wins Goldstar prize
  U.S. News & World Report
  This image released by Goldstar Events Inc. shows Amanda Assucena, left, and Alberto Velazquez during a performance of The Joffrey Ballet's "The Nutcracker." The Joffrey Ballet's long-running version of "The Nutcracker" has won the Goldstar National ...
  Joffrey Ballet wins best Nutcracker for third timeFox 32 Chicago
  Joffrey Ballet's 'Nutcracker' named year's best productionC
  

• Joffrey Ballet wins best Nutcracker for third time - Fox 32 Chicago

  22-12-2015 18:47
  Fox 32 Chicago
  Joffrey Ballet wins best Nutcracker for third time
  Fox 32 Chicago
  CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - Chicago's very own Joffrey Ballet has won the title of "Best Nutcracker in the Country" for the third time. The Joffrey's farewell season of "The Nutcracker" beat out more than 106 other Nutcracker productions to win the 9th ...
  The Joffrey Ballet's 'The Nutcracker' wins Goldstar prizeU.S. News & World Report
  Tennessee Youth Ballet performs "The Nutcracker"WRCB-TV
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• Visit Bethlehem, Land of Sweets with Winchester Christian Ballet - Central Kentucky News

  22-12-2015 18:39
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  Visit Bethlehem, Land of Sweets with Winchester Christian Ballet
  Central Kentucky News
  Holding their final pose in “Waltz of the Flowers” are, clockwise from left, Ginny Osbourn, Olivia Johnson, Sydney Price, Kiana Combs, Alea Withrow, Deven Cecil and Elizabeth Oakes. Pictured in the center is Megan Kurtz.
  

• Best of 2015: Dallas dance companies stepped up their game - Fort Worth Star Telegram

  22-12-2015 18:34 via
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  Best of 2015: Dallas dance companies stepped up their game
  Fort Worth Star Telegram
  TITAS presented Parsons Dance Company at the Winspear Opera House in May. Paula Lobo AT&T Performing Arts Center. Twyla Tharp kicked off her 50th-anniversary tour in Dallas. AT&T Performing Arts Center. Dark Circles Contemporary Dance's fall ...
  

• Watch Lions' Matthew Stafford do the Ray Lewis dance after Monday Night Football - MLive.com

  22-12-2015 18:28 via
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  Watch Lions' Matthew Stafford do the Ray Lewis dance after Monday Night Football
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  Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 21, 2015. (Brynn Anderson | AP). Print Email · Aaron McMann | [email protected] By Aaron ...
  Matthew Stafford Does The Ray Lewis Dance After Monday Night Football [VIDEO]CBS Local
  WATCH: Matthew Stafford does Ray Lewis' famous dan
  

• 'Shut Up and Dance': The Best of 2015 - Radio.com Music and Entertainment News

  22-12-2015 18:22 via
  'Shut Up and Dance': The Best of 2015
  Radio.com Music and Entertainment News
  Nicholas Petricca: "We went out to blow off some steam at this awesome dance club and there was a girl there with a backless dress and beat up red Chucks who actually told me to shut up and dance with her.” December 22, 2015 12:22 PM. Filed Under: Best ...
  

• Best of 2015 (Behind The Scenes): Everything you wanted to know about the ... - Entertainment Weekly

  22-12-2015 18:06 via
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  Best of 2015 (Behind The Scenes): Everything you wanted to know about the ...
  Entertainment Weekly
  Back in August, Justin Bieber released “What Do You Mean?” the second single from his album Purpose, which broke records and hearts around the world. August was also a time in which segways, those hoverboard-like rolly devices, starting showing up on ...
  

• Dance Around Flagler highlights student performances - Daytona Beach News-Journal

  22-12-2015 16:51 via
  Dance Around Flagler highlights student performances
  Daytona Beach News-Journal
  Dancers gather backstage at the Flagler Auditorium before the opening of Dance Around Flagler. NEWS-TRIBUNE/DANIELLE ANDERSON. By Danielle Anderson Correspondent. Published: Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 10:21 a.m.. Last Modified: ...and more »
  

• The best dance scenes from 2015 - Entertainment Weekly

  22-12-2015 16:34 via
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  The best dance scenes from 2015
  Entertainment Weekly
  It might be an old-fashioned notion, but nothing livens up a movie quite like a dance sequence. And 2015 had some standout jumping, jiving, and disco robots. As we take a look back at the very best stuff from the past year, these were the scenes that ...
  

• Ballet adds a performance - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

  22-12-2015 15:37
  Sarasota Herald-Tribune
  Ballet adds a performance
  Sarasota Herald-Tribune
  The Sarasota Ballet will add a seventh performance to its "Balanchine, DeValois and Graziano" program, which runs from Jan. 29 through Feb. 1. Due to unprecedented demand which has already caused the first four performances at the Mertz Theatre of the ...
  

• Performance Guide: Music, Ballet and a Smattering of Tragedy - International New York Times

  22-12-2015 15:31
  International New York Times
  Performance Guide: Music, Ballet and a Smattering of Tragedy
  International New York Times
  A roundup of festivals, concerts, opera and dance on world stages this winter. FESTIVALS. VARIOUS CITIES. St Jerome's Laneway Festival. This traveling music festival kicks off in Singapore before visiting to a slate of cities in New Zealand and ...
  

• WATCH: Matthew Stafford does a surprisingly smooth Ray Lewis dance - CBSSports.com

  22-12-2015 15:30 via
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  WATCH: Matthew Stafford does a surprisingly smooth Ray Lewis dance
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  After every Monday Night Football game, Ray Lewis says stuff and then the ESPN crew brings out someone to do his dance. You know, the slide thing he did to get Ravens fans amped up before games. Usually it's kind of "meh" and when Matthew Stafford ...
  Matthew Stafford Absolutely Crushed the Ray Lewis DanceNext Impulse Sports
  WATCH: Highland Park grad Matthew Stafford hits the Ray Lewis dance on M
  

• Little girl's 'Whip and Nae Nae' dance with Santa is awesome - Fox 28

  22-12-2015 15:21 via
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  Little girl's 'Whip and Nae Nae' dance with Santa is awesome
  Fox 28
  One little girl's take on the "Whip/Nae Nae" dance has the internet laughing and cheering! Natalie Rose Shevsky shared a video on Facebook of her daughter, Elyse, doing the "Whip/Nae Nae" with Santa at dance class. Little Elyse is rocking the dance in ...and more »
  

• Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' re-imaged as a ballet dance is breathtaking - Mashable

  22-12-2015 14:31
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  Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' re-imaged as a ballet dance is breathtaking
  Mashable
  The only downside to Queen's epic musical saga "Bohemian Rhapsody" — what with all its different styles and variations in pace — is that it's a ruddy nightmare to dance to. Not if you happen to be a ballet dancer, though. Two dancers from the English ...
  Ballet Dancers Shred Their Way Through Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody'Huffington Post
  Ballet dancers reinterpret 'Bohemian Rhapsody' in mesme
  

• Letter: Bravo, Ballet West, for 'Nutcracker' worth the return - Salt Lake Tribune

  22-12-2015 14:11
  Letter: Bravo, Ballet West, for 'Nutcracker' worth the return
  Salt Lake Tribune
  The son of a Magna mining family, I wanted desperately to see "The Nutcracker" as a young boy. While my family was supportive of my odd interests, they had neither the money nor the insight to see that I experienced what I now realize to be an historic ...
  

• Miss Jo is dancing for joy at new ballet school - Blackpool Gazette

  22-12-2015 14:07
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  Miss Jo is dancing for joy at new ballet school
  Blackpool Gazette
  Royal Ballet School trained Joanne Wilson has started her own Ballet Class Lessons at St Martin and St Hilda's Church Hall in Fleetwood. Miss Jo as she is known by her students teaches the class from the church hall. 18th December 2015. 12:58 Tuesday ...
  

• Penguin cancans and endless bananas: the life of a panto dancer

  22-12-2015 12:04
  
  Billy Warren, currently appearing with Duncan James and Joe Pasquale in Aladdin at Southampton’s Mayflower theatre, tells us what it’s like doing two challenging performances every dayWe do two performances of Aladdin almost every day, and the dancers are on stage for most of the show. We play several roles, including the minions of the villain, Abanazar, and also do a lot of fun things, like a penguin cancan across the stage. The show opens with Uptown Funk, and then it’s West
  
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• Dance experts warn about unqualified ballet tutors - Swindon Advertiser

  22-12-2015 11:40
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  Dance experts warn about unqualified ballet tutors
  Swindon Advertiser
  UNQUALIFIED ballet teachers can cause children untold physical damage, the Royal Academy of Dance has warned. “Unqualified teachers lack important training in anatomy and physiology,” said RAD chief executive, Luke Rittner. Encouraging children too ...and more »
  

• Dec. 22-23: Nutcracker Sweets, Smuin Ballet, Potted Potter, Proofs, Comedy ... - San Francisco Examiner

  22-12-2015 09:10
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  Dec. 22-23: Nutcracker Sweets, Smuin Ballet, Potted Potter, Proofs, Comedy ...
  San Francisco Examiner
  Today's the last day to experience “Mark Foehringer's Nutcracker Sweets,” the charming family version of the holiday dance staple. (Courtesy photo). By Examiner Staff on December 22, 2015 12:01 am. facebook · twitter · google_plus · mail · facebook ...
  

• Maddie Ziegler Is Reportedly Leaving Dance Moms After Season 6 - TeenVogue.com

  22-12-2015 00:26 via
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  Maddie Ziegler Is Reportedly Leaving Dance Moms After Season 6
  TeenVogue.com
  Whether you know Maddie Ziegler from Sia's music videos or her star-making role on Dance Moms, one thing's for sure: the girl. can. dance. But the entertainer has also been on the show for a while...and now, there are new reports that this sixth season ...
  Maddie Zeigler Is Reportedly Leaving "Dance Moms" After Season 6Seventeen Magazine
  'Dance Moms' Cast Members Perform Murder-Themed Solos For Season 6 C
  

• Ballet Dancers Shred Their Way Through Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' - Huffington Post

  22-12-2015 00:19
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  Ballet Dancers Shred Their Way Through Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody'
  Huffington Post
  This year marks the 40th anniversary of Queen's slow burn of an anthem "Bohemian Rhapsody." To honor the epic number, English National Ballet's lead principal Erina Takahashi and first soloist James Forbat performed an epic duet that truly captures ...
  Ballet dancers reinterpret 'Bohemian Rhapsody' in mesmerizing routineEntertainment Weekly
  This "Bohemian Rhapsody" Ballet Is EverythingRefinery29
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• Students Break From School, Dance Their Way To Christmas - WJBF-TV

  22-12-2015 00:13 via
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  Students Break From School, Dance Their Way To Christmas
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  Augusta, GA – So you think you can dance? Well the Augusta Ballet is telling dozens of kids in the CSRA they can. Augusta Ballet's winter program 'Anyone Can Dance' kicked off this week at Jessye Norman School of the Arts. The three-day, free program ...
  

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