Feb 1, 2021 | Dance, Film, Media
Neon has picked up Jamila Wignot’s documentary Ailey, about dance and choreography legend Alvin Ailey, after its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. The deal is Neon’s second at Sundance after it nabbed the North American rights to Flee, an...
Jan 25, 2021 | Art, Dance, Sports
UCLA artistic gymnast Nia Dennis gave the world a dose of Black Girl Magic during this weekend’s competition against Arizona State. Her ‘Black Excellence’ routine earned her a near-perfect score of 9.95. Dennis hit the mat to music by Missy Elliott, Kendrick Lamar,...
Jan 18, 2021 | Art, Culture, Dance, Theatre
Today, on Martin Luther King Day, ArtsWave announced the winners of 27 projects proposed by local Black and Brown artists on a theme of “truth and reconciliation.” In all, 27 artists will receive $10,000 grants each, for a total of $271,638. The plans to elevate...
Jan 4, 2021 | Dance, Theatre
Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) is completing its 44th season with all virtual performances. In January 2021, the company will continue to capture the dance and choreography on video in natural outdoor environments across Dallas in many instances. Additionally, the...
Nov 16, 2020 | Art, Dance
Families across America will be able to enjoy Dallas Black Dance Academy’s (DBD Academy) third annual Espresso Nutcracker as they celebrate the holiday in the comfort of their own home for the price of one virtual ticket. The performance spins a new twist on a...
Nov 9, 2020 | Dance, Entertainment
We may not be able to go out to dance performances this fall, but dance is still coming to us. “Reflections: What the Water Holds,” a virtual dance festival celebrating Indigenous and Black performing arts and culture, will stream on Thursday, Nov. 12. The five dances...
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