I Wonder If I Take You Home is by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam with Full Force in 1984. Record Producer Kenny Beck discovered the song in a discard bin at Personal Records while looking for songs to include on his debut album with the label. He was so impressed that he created a compilation breaking dancing album just include the song. Continue reading
Author: OutandAboutnycmag
10/3/23 O&A INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Reframing the Narrative: Blacks in Ballet | A Kennedy Center Digital Stage Original
10/2/23 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Skarra Mucci ft. Yaniss Odua – Roots Rocks Reggae
Skarra Mucci is back with a new album due for this autumn and has unveiled a first single entitled Roots Rock Reggae.Skarra Mucci invites his long-time friend Yaniss Odua, with whom he previously scored the hit Raggamuffin School, which has now reached several million streams. Continue reading
10/1/23 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW: Ballet X At The Joyce
By Walter Rutledge
Philadelphia based Ballet X returned to New York City’s Joyce Theater for a five-day six performance season. The expectations were high for this ethnically diverse contemporary ballet company and the talented dancers rose to the occasion. It was unfortunate that the choreography and the programming were not able to support the performers despite their valiant efforts. Continue reading
9/30/23 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Roberto Bolle and Misty Copeland – Romeo and Juliet

Misty Copeland (Juliet) and Roberto Bolle (Romeo) are joined by a stellar cast of dancers from the Teatro alla Scala in the 2016 production.
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9/28/23 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Debbie Allen Part Two- On Choreography and Directing
By Walter Rutledge
The second installment from the Out and About NYC Magazine 2015 interview with entertainment icon Debbie Allen. In this section we discussed her views on choreography and directing. Continue reading
9/29/23 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Tyler Perry as Maya Angelou- Bitch Betta Have My Money
Tyler Perry performs this hilarious tribute to the great poet, actress, dancer and activist Maya Angelou. Continue reading
9/28/23 O&A NYC COMFORT FOOD BRUNCH: Crab Cakes
Here’s another must try video recipe by Smokin and Grillin’s chef AB. These are the best Crab Cakes ever! Continue reading
9/27/23 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIPHOP WEDNESDAY: Conway The Machine Freestyling Before The Bullet Wounds
Demond Price, known professionally as Conway the Machine, a Hip Hop artist from Buffalo, NewYork. Here is an old footage of Conway The Machine freestyling before the bullet wounds. Continue reading
9/27/23 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Zilla Madness Trilogy | Ace vs Bones
This battle was not a set up dance battle between Ace and Bones. Ace wanted to shoot his shot towards Bones and got murdered on a call out. Zilla Madness is forever going to be known for this battle at this particular dance arena. Continue reading














