4/17/26 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Firebird- Dance Theatre of Harlem

Dance Theatre of Harlem’s iconic Firebird places the Russian folk tale about a magical bird that triumphs over evil in an exotic Caribbean setting. John Taras’ choreography to Stravinsky’s familiar score was further enlivened by sets and costumes by Geoffrey Holder. The 1982 DTH production was a tremendous worldwide success. Continue reading

4/16/26 O&A NYC REVIEW BY WALTER RUTLEDGE:  Cats: The Jellicle Ball

By Walter Rutledge

Cats: The Jellicle Ball made it’s Broadway debut on April 7that the Broadhurst Theater. The new production has replaced the London alley/junkyard with a New York City gay ball. Called a “radical reimagining” this reincarnation of Daniel Lloyd Webber iconic musical is a fun, raucous, high energy theatrical juggernaut. We give this clever remake “tens across the board”. Continue reading

4/15/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Red Bull Combo – Pro Motion vs Units Mobb

Hip Hop bounce was prevailed in a way never seen before. Unique flows. Both squads on a mission to make every move count. Save this one for your replay list. Pro Motion versus Units Mobb. Let us know who won the dance battle in the comment section.Red Bull Dance did its big one. Continue reading

4/10/26 O&A NYC O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Appalachian Spring- Martha Graham Dance Company

Shall We Dance Graham Letter to World 1

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Martha Graham Dance Company, April 8 through April 12 at the New York City Center, O&A NYC Magazine reposts Martha Graham’s Appalachian Spring.

Appalachian Spring premiered on October 30th, 1944, at the Library of Congress, Coolidge Auditorium in Washington DC, with Martha Graham dancing the lead role. Created during the darkest days of War World II Graham wanted to create inspiring art that came out of the American experience.  Graham spoke of the work, “To be great art… it must belong to the country in which it flourishes, not be a pale copy of some art form perfected by another culture and another people”. Continue reading

4/9/26 O&A NYC DANCE: Firebird- A DTH Signature Classic From MotionMami Animation

Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) has a long tradition of collaborating with visual artists, including Richard Barcliff, Geoffrey Holder, Hilary Knight, and Artis Lane among others, to help bring ballets to life beyond the stage. Continue reading

4/8/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: JABBAWOCKEEZ at Red Bull BC One 2022 World Final New York

The Jabbawockeez delivered a high-energy guest performance at the Red Bull BC One World Final 2022 held on November 12 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Continue reading

4/7/26 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: A Conversation With Lloyd Knight – GRAHAM100 The Centennial Celebration

By Walter Rutledge

 

Lloyd Knight is living art. There is no other way to describe him. A master of his art form, while remaining one of its most humble servants. Continue reading

4/5/26 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (Week Two)

By Walter Rutledge

The second week of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago began Tuesday March 31 and runs thru Easter Sunday, April 5th at the Joyce Theater. The two-week run offered two programs each running for six consecutive days and seven performances.  Week two features choreography by Aszure Barton, Bob Fosse, James Gregg and Matthew Rushing.  Continue reading

4/1/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Pro Motion vs Units Mobb | Red Bull Combo

Pro Motion and Units Mobb faced off in a crew dance battle during the Red Bull Combo event in early 2026. This competition format focuses on mixed-style crew choreography, requiring different dance disciplines like popping, breaking, and hip-hop to synchronize and perform routines together. Continue reading

3/30/26 O&A NYC HOLLLYWOOD MONDAY: The Harlem Sandman (1943) From Hit Parade of 1943

The Harlem Sandman features Nick Stewart, Count Basie, Jack Williams, Dorothy Dandridge, Ernest Morrison and Pops & Louie from Hit Parade of 1943. Continue reading