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10/21/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Michael Jackson – Thriller
Thriller, Michael Jackson’s 1984 music video directed by John Landis and written by Landis and Jackson. Continue reading
10/20/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: The Duke Is Tops (1938) – Lena Horne’s Film Debut
The Duke Is Tops (1938) an all black cast musical film released by Million Dollar Productions and directed by William Nolte. The film was later released in 1943 under the title The Bronze Venus, with Lena Horne given top billing. Continue reading
10/15/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Hellzapoppin In Full Color – Colorized With DeOldify
Black Pepper Swing used an open-source DeOldify AI project to colorize the famous Lindy Hop sequence from the 1941 film Hellzapoppin. The project brings new life to the classic black and white footage by using a deep-learning model to intelligently apply color.
10/14/25 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Ballet X
BalletX presented their New York City season Wednesday September 24 through Friday September 28 at the Joyce Theater. The five-day, six performance series presented four effectual works that demonstrated the company’s range and proficiency. This Philadelphia based contemporary ballet company’s New York season can best described as sensual, sultry, and visceral. Continue reading
10/8/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Zilla Madness 6 – Terry vs Hamlet
Zilla Madness is back! With High Level Street Dancers entering the danger zone, going head to head putting there careers on the line to maintain bragging rights.Witness Terry and Hamlet battle in Zilla Madness 6! Hamlet representing Zilla Boys showed Terry who’s the boss. Continue reading
10/7/25 O&A NYC DANCE: The Dance Of The Village Elders Is Back!
By Walter Rutledge
The Dance of the Village Elders is returning to St. Philips Church, 204 W 134th Street beginning Thursday October 16th, at 2:30pm. The senior wellness classes, which uses dance as the primary medium was a mainstay in the Harlem community. The participates learned choreography, in addition to the wellness/fitness training, and presented biannual concerts in St. Philips’ sanctuary. Continue reading
10/4/25 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Kanye West, Jamie Foxx – Gold Digger / Touch The Sky (Live at 48th Grammy Awards)
Watch Kanye West and Jamie Foxx in a battle of the bands HBCU style perform Gold Digger / Touch The Sky live at 48th Grammy Awards (2006).
10/3/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY ENCORE PERFORMANCE: Swan Lake Act III excerpts
Excerpts from the Third Act of Swan Lake starring Rudolph Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn. Nureyev choreographed this 1967 version especially for film.
10/1/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Zilla Madness 6 – Intricate vs Showoff
Zilla Madness is back! With High Level Street Dancers entering the danger zone, going head to head putting there careers on the line to maintain bragging rights. Witness Showoff and Intricate battle in Zilla Madness 6! Each dancer displays incredible skill and energy before a packed crowd. This high-stakes street dance competition pushes these talented individuals to their limits.
