Oct 5th, 2008 · A new musical by choreographer Bill T. Jones explores the controversial life and legacy of Nigerian musical revolutionary Fela Kuti. Fela pioneered Afrobeat, blending African harmonies and rhythms, jazz, funk (and even a little James Brown) with satirical lyrics criticizing the Nigerian government.
Jul 2nd, 2008 · The world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Legendary dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison, the artistic director of the theater, is leading the celebration. Jamison talks about her love for dance, retirement and keeping the vision of her late mentor alive.
May 3rd, 2008 · Flynn, founder of New York Jedi and other light-saber fighting clubs, puts original sci-fi characters in front of an audience to perform elaborately choreographed sword-fighting sequences.
Mar 5th, 2008 · Legendary actress, dancer and choreographer Debbie Allen is directing the new Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams' play, Cat On a Hot Tin Roof. Allen talks about the challenge of adapting this classic American story for an African-American cast, and about the cultural challenges of show business.
Jan 31st, 2008 · Pop icon Britney Spears' story is now the subject of a new modern ballet. Meltdown premieres Friday night in London and traces the rise and fall of the singer and tabloid favorite. According to the show's choreographer, he was inspired by every detail of Spears' life and how her story had become a "modern tragedy."
Dec 27th, 2007 · A handful of taste-makers in the competitive dance world have nominated exceptional dancers and choreographers -- from ballet, to modern, to hip-hop -- who they believe will emerge from the crowd in 2008.
Dec 25th, 2007 · Michael Kidd, a choreographer for Broadway shows and Hollywood movies, died of cancer on Sunday.
Nov 3rd, 2007 · Two figures who played pivotal roles in the Cold War died this past week. Alexander Feklisov died in Moscow at 93; he was the KGB handler of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, executed as spies in 1953. And Russian choreographer Igor Moiseyev, who brought his folk dance troupe to the Metropolitan Opera house in 1958, died Friday at the age of 101.