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April 22, 2025

College Professor Lets Students Choose Between a 15-Second Dance or a 15,000-Word Paper for Their Midterm

You might remember those childhood days when you'd dream up wild excuses just to get out of a school assignment. Maybe you faked a stomach ache or claimed the dog really did eat your homework. But more often than not, you had no choice but to buckle down and get the work done.

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February 4, 2025

Dancer Fearlessly Performs on the Edge of a Ship, Just Inches From Antarctica’s Icy Waters

The Antarctic is one of the harshest and most unforgiving landscapes on Earth, yet French dancer and choreographer Victoria Dauberville...

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February 1, 2025

Hypnotic Dance Choreography Transforms the Body Into Intricate Shapes and Graceful Curves

A body, just like dance, can assume many different forms.

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November 27, 2024

Cafe Gives Free Coffee to Those That Come in Dancing and People Show Off Their Best Moves

What would you do for a free coffee? In Middleboro, Massachusetts, a shop called Coffee Milano offers customers a very simple way to earn a cup of joe on the house—if you dance for five seconds on your way in, you get a free coffee. This unique deal has been taken up by locals, but the impromptu dancers have gained an audience much larger than expected thanks to the powers of social media.

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November 23, 2024

Inspiring Video Shows a Young Dancer Go From Top Student to a Teacher in Just Eight Years

Few disciplines illustrate the results of being persistent like dance.

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October 3, 2024

‘Edges of Ailey’ Exhibition Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Alvin Ailey

Alvin Ailey is regarded as one of the greatest choreographers of the 20th century, renowned for his transformative impact on...

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August 17, 2024

Dance Duo Uses Powerful Shadow Performance Art To Shed Light to Sensitive Mental Health Topics

For many people, their lives are a daily battle between light and shadow. However, due to the stigma surrounding mental health and the challenges that people who suffer from mental disorders face, it can be difficult to illustrate these challenges in a way that is both insightful and respectful. However, French dance duo Claire & Antho is managing to do this in a tasteful and artistic way.

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July 10, 2024

Ugandan Kids Dance Troupe Gains International Praise for Impressive Acrobatic Performances

Ugandan dance troupe Hypers Kids Africa has gained worldwide attention for its impressive dance performances.

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June 12, 2024

You Have to Watch This Dancer’s Fancy Footwork to Classical Music

The most creative dancers out there know you can dance to any kind of music—it's all about following the rhythm...

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June 5, 2024

TikTokers Are Asking Their Parents To Show How They Danced to Music in the 1980s

TikTok has really made a name for itself with its Gen Z users performing short choreographed routines, often dubbed a “dance challenge.” The latest dance trend on the social media platform is actually getting Gen X involved. Young TikTokers are turning the camera on their parents and asking them to show off their moves from the 1980s.

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