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• Behind the Scenes at This Season's Most-Talked-About New Ballet - New York Times

  03-02-2016 22:12 via
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  Behind the Scenes at This Season's Most-Talked-About New Ballet
  New York Times
  Last night, backstage at Lincoln Center, an anthropomorphic “deadly sin” in a handmade horned wig competed for mirror space with a monk. It was the world premiere of Justin Peck's first-ever narrative ballet, “The Most Incredible Thing,” a gorgeous and ...and more »
  

• I'm watching Dance Moms with my 8-year-old twin daughters: Episode 6 - Entertainment Weekly

  03-02-2016 17:54 via
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  I'm watching Dance Moms with my 8-year-old twin daughters: Episode 6
  Entertainment Weekly
  Early November, my daughters and I flew to L.A. to visit the set of Dance Moms. Three days prior, we were told that Abby was going to be in Pittsburgh dealing with her legal troubles and wouldn't be in L.A. for our visit. We were also told that the set ...
  'Dance Moms' Season 6 Spoilers: Abby Lee Miller Returns With New Team Members In Episode 6International Business Times
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• Blog: Shut up and (let him) dance - 9NEWS.com (blog)

  03-02-2016 16:05 via
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  Blog: Shut up and (let him) dance
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  CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 24: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after a first down against the Arizona Cardinals during the NFC Championship Game at Bank Of America Stadium on January 24, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo ...
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• 'Brave' teen with no arms or legs inspires family, classmates on the dance floor - Today.com

  03-02-2016 14:22 via
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  'Brave' teen with no arms or legs inspires family, classmates on the dance floor
  Today.com
  When Gabe Adams is on stage, he feels a sense of freedom and exhilaration he's never felt before — and never even thought he was capable of feeling. The 17-year-old first discovered his passion for dance in 7th grade, when he choreographed a dance to ...
  Utah teen without limbs shows off dance movesFox Newsall 7 news articles »
  

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• A conversation about race, inspired by dance - Crosscut

  03-02-2016 14:08 via
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  A conversation about race, inspired by dance
  Crosscut
  To do that, the longtime leader of Spectrum Dance Theater is dedicating its entire 2015-16 season to the topic of race relations and equity, a first for Spectrum and possibly for any dance company in the country. The season's title: “#RACEish: An ...
  

• Nights of passion: Barcelona’s intimate flamenco club

  03-02-2016 13:26
  
  At 23 Robadors young and old performers get together to jam long into the night. And if you get hungry, the tapas and pinxtos are only €1 apiece•Discover more great little places around the worldHidden on a backstreet in the seedy Barcelona neighbourhood of El Raval, in the Ciutat Vella district, lies a tablao, a flamenco club, that attracts hundreds of aficionados each week. Despite the lingering prostitutes and pickpockets, 23 Robadors offers a great preview of the city’s emerg
  
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• The Ballet Dancer Troy Schumacher on His Fashion Favorites - New York Times

  03-02-2016 11:00 via
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  The Ballet Dancer Troy Schumacher on His Fashion Favorites
  New York Times
  The New York City Ballet dancer and choreographer Troy Schumacher, 29, has been with the company since 2005. As a choreographer, he is known for ballet-meets-fashion collaborations with designers such as Thom Browne, and the team Marta Marques ...
  

• Gangs of Ballet in the mix for The Festival - Benoni City Times

  03-02-2016 10:27 via
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  Gangs of Ballet in the mix for The Festival
  Benoni City Times
  Five times South African Music Awards (Sama) nominated, MTV Africa Music Award (Mama) winning band, Gangs of Ballet, is the first confirmed act for The Festival @ St Dunstan's, Benoni's very own music bash. 25 mins ago. Gangs Of Ballet.
  

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• 14-year-old Muslim girl dreams to be the first hijabi ballet dancer - Mashable

  03-02-2016 09:32 via
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  14-year-old Muslim girl dreams to be the first hijabi ballet dancer
  Mashable
  A young Muslim ballerina wants other girls like her to know they can make a change — no matter their beliefs or the clothes they choose to wear. Stephanie Kurlow, 14, converted to Islam with her Australian father, Russian-born mother and two brothers ...and more »
  

• Review – Ballet Cat: Dance! Dance! Underpants! - LaughingPlace.com

  03-02-2016 03:41 via
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  Review – Ballet Cat: Dance! Dance! Underpants!
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  Ballet Cat Last May, Disney Press published the first in a new children's book series by Bob Shea, Ballet Cat: The Totally Secret Secret. A hardcover easy reader for preschool through 2nd grade, the first book taught Ballet Cat how to be flexible when ...
  

• New York Theatre Ballet to Appear at New York Live Arts This Month - Broadway World

  03-02-2016 03:29 via
  New York Theatre Ballet to Appear at New York Live Arts This Month
  Broadway World
  New York Theatre Ballet will perform at New York Live Arts from February 24-27, 2016. New York Live Arts is located at 219 W. 19th Street, NYC. Performances: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 7:30pm; and Saturday at 2pm and 7:30pm. Tickets start at ...and more »
  

• Ballet students get a place to call home - ArtsHub (subscription)

  03-02-2016 03:19 via
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  Ballet students get a place to call home
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  A tiny town in the Riverina is about to move its popular opera program from a converted pig-pen to a $700,000 theatre and they really need it. First Catalyst recipients: clues to what Ministry will fund. The first three Catalyst recipients have been ...and more »
  

• Carolina Ballet's Shakespeare series starts this week, includes free tickets for teens - WRAL.com

  03-02-2016 02:15 via
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  Carolina Ballet's Shakespeare series starts this week, includes free tickets for teens
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  Carolina Ballet is marking the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death with four productions based on his plays and sonnets. The performances begin this week with "Love Speaks," which runs Feb. 4 to Feb. 21 at the Duke Energy Center for Performing ...
  CAROLINA BALLET COMMENCES SPRING SHAKESPEARE FESTIVALTriangle A&Eall 2 news articles »
  

• Board of Education votes to keep Dallas Dance - WBAL Baltimore

  03-02-2016 01:31 via
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  Board of Education votes to keep Dallas Dance
  WBAL Baltimore
  JULY BUT IT'S STANDARD TO MAKE A DECISION NOW THAT WHETHER HE WANTS TO KEEP HIM AS SUPERINTENDENT. >> I'M CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC THE BOARD HAS NOT GIVEN ME ANY INDICATION THAT THEY DON'T WANT ME TO ...and more »
  

• Board to vote on whether to keep Dallas Dance - WBAL Baltimore

  03-02-2016 00:42 via
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  Board to vote on whether to keep Dallas Dance
  WBAL Baltimore
  The Baltimore County Board of Education voted Tuesday night to reappoint Superintendent Dallas Dance to another four-year term. Related. Crews battle two-alarm apartment fire... Police hope image can help close cold... Students stage walkout over ...and more »
  

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