The experience of exile, whether literal or symbolic, is inevitably reflected in an individual’s body. Feeling cut off from one’s roots, or viewing yourself as a stranger in a foreign land, influences ...

It wasn’t long ago that China had zero modern dance companies. Unlike the U.S., where modern dance began to gain popularity in the 1920s with the help of such famous dancers as Isadora Duncan, it didn ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by An oral history project, “Planting Seeds,” considers the history and impact of an American Dance Festival program to train dancers in China. By Brian ...

Some people always have their noses in a book, Judy Dworin uses her feet. The well-known Hartford-area modern dance choreographer, whose longtime local troupe is now known as Justice Dance Performance ...

Alvin Ailey is one of the most important choreographers in the history of modern dance. In 1958, at just 27 years old, he founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Ailey’s vision was of Black ...

Jaw-dropping, spectacular dancing! Fascinating and intricate choreography! Diverse music and a program packed with scholarly content and social commentary! Meredith Ventura, choreographer, founder, ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook I’ve seen my share of eccentric modern dance works. My experience as an audience member has ...

A twist on the classic ballet, 'The 'Ebony Nutcracker' is opening for a third year in Columbus and celebrates Black culture.

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Thanks to government support — and a collaborative spirit among dance companies — the medium is thriving across the country. By David Belcher ...

Students may choose to Minor in Dance, create an Interdisciplinary Studies Major which incorporates dance or study dance on an elective basis. The goal of the Dance minor is to encourage original ...