11/29/25 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: The Nutcracker Rudolf Nureyev and Merle Park (1968)

Rudolf Nureyev‘s 1968 staging of the Nutcracker for the Royal Ballet at Covent Garden fundamentally altered the perception of The Nutcracker. Nureyev discarded the simplistic notion of a pure children’s fantasy, instead turning the entire dream sequence into a complex psycho-sexual exploration of Clara’s burgeoning maturity and her subconscious desire for her godfather, Drosselmeyer. Continue reading

11/28/25 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Robert Battle’s Under the Rhythm – Paul Taylor Dance Company

By Walter Rutledge

When Robert Battle discussed Under the Rhythm prior to the Paul Taylor Dance Company New York season the poignant story of his upbringing was inspiring. Dessie Williams, his mother by choice, introduced him to the arts and encouraged his terpsichorean journey. The nonagenarian still plays the piano at the same church little Robert attended. Continue reading

11/26/25 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Jason Derulo Shares His Haitian Thanksgiving Turkey


Jason Derulo is creating new naked news when a recent instagram photograph was removed due to”aroused genitalia”.  Continue reading

11/22/25 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Radio City Music Hall – Christmas Spectacular

If you live in New York City one spectacular way of starting the Christmas Holiday Season is to go Rockefeller Center, and see the Radio City Music Hall‘s Christmas Spectacular Show featuring the Radio City Rockettes. Continue reading

11/21/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Esplanade – Paul Taylor


An esplanade is an outdoor place to walk; in 1975 Paul Taylor, inspired by the sight of a girl running to catch a bus, created a masterwork based on pedestrian movement. Continue reading

11/18/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Debbie Allen Receives Honorary Oscar Award

The 16th Governors Awards presents Honorary Oscars to Debbie Allen, Tom Cruise and Wynn Thomas, and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to Dolly Parton. The four Oscar® statuettes were presented at the Academy’s 16th Governors Awards on Sunday, November 16th, 2025, in Los Angeles. Continue reading

11/15/25 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY – ANYTHING GOES: Cirque du Soleil O”, KÀ, AMALUNA -60 Minute Special

Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled experience like never before as Cirque du Soleil proudly unveil O”, KÀ, AMALUNA an electrifying high-action intensity 60-minute special that will leave your heart pounding, your jaw dropping, and your senses on high-alert! Continue reading

11/15/25 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Paul Taylor Dancemaker (1998)

A look at Paul Taylor (1930-2018) and his dance company over several months in 1997. Preparation of Taylor’s piece, Piazzolla Caldera, from conception and rehearsals to opening night at City Center, frames the film.

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11/14/25 O&A Shall We Dance Friday: Promethean Fire- Paul Taylor Dance Company

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Promethean Fire (2002) is danced to the music of three of Leopold Stokowski’s famous Bach transcriptions (Opus 116). The ensemble work is one of Paul Taylor’s six ballets set to the music of the baroque master. This excerpt is the first movement choreographed to the celebrated Toccata and Fugue in D minor.   Continue reading

11/12/25 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: STORYBOARD P DANCING AT SADLER’S WELLS/ LONDON

In May of 2012 flexin/mutant performer and New York Dance and Performance Awards (The Bessies) winner Storyboard P was invited to perform at the Breakin Convention at the world renowned Sadler’s Well in London, England. It was this very performance that helped Storyboard P win this prestigious dance award. Continue reading