The Jackson 5 performed Body Language on the Carol Burnett Show in July 1975 and again on January 21, 1976. Continue reading
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Category: Dance
7/18/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Harold Nicholas – Mister BeeBe from Carolina Blues (1944)
An amazing song and tap routine from Carolina Blues (1944) – with a huge cast of dancers and singers, and headed up by the wonderful Harold Nicholas. Continue reading
7/6/25 O&A NYC DANCE COMMENTARY: The Ramp To Paradise Afterglow
By Walter Rutledge
The Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center (THPAC) presented A Ramp To Paradise at the Ailey Citicorp Theater on June 27th and 28th. The two-day spring performance season showcased the third rendition of the dance theater narrative. The story begins in 1985 at the now celebrated underground nightclub- the Paradise Garage. The sold-out Saturday evening performance was followed by a classic Paradise Garage style after party that lasted from 9pm to 12am (that’s 12 midnight not the Garage’s notorious Sunday noon closing- for those who remember). Continue reading
6/25/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: XO Wavy vs Mu World – ROF Gotham
Roundz Of Flame had a dance battle in which consist of two dancers come from dancing fathers. Mu World (Flexn) versus XO Wavy (Lite Feet).This particular dance arena is ROF Gotham and only the strong shall survive. Continue reading
6/4/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Sly Mazin vs Parkour Pat – ROF (Skill vs Hype)
Parkour Pat (Flexn) versus Sly Mazin (Lite Feet) was an interesting battle due to the fact of seeing a lot influences of acrobatic and hat tricks movements. Roundz Of Flame always introduce all style of dance to the floor. Continue reading
6/4/25 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Teyana Taylor – Long Time
Following a groundswell of excitement and anticipation, Harlem-born trailblazing artist, auteur, actress, and visionary Teyana Taylor shares a new single and music video entitled Long Time out today via Def Jam Recordings. Continue reading
5/28/25 WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Lil Buck at BSV Session Special
Charles Lil Buck Riley is a dancer, actor and model from Memphis, Tennessee, who specializes in a style of street dance called Jookin. Continue reading
5/26/25 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW: DanceAfrica 2025- Mozambique: Movement! Magic! Manifestation!
By Walter Rutledge
DanceAfrica 2025- Mozambique: Movement! Magic! Manifestation! is the crown jewel of the annual four-day celebration of African and African influenced culture. The festivities coincide with the Memorial Day holiday weekend May 23rd thru May 26th at the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Howard Gilman Opera House. Now in its 48th season Dance Africa continues its healing message through the voices of the Diaspora. The 2025 season transported us to the east African country of Mozambique. Continue reading
5/21/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: DWP Academy Performs At Ghana Dance Festival 🇬🇭
The sensational DWP Academy performs at the 2023 Ghana Dance Festival. Watch how DWP Academy move the crowd with their amazing dance performance. Continue reading
5/16/25 O&A NYC DANCE IN MEMORIAM: Ella Thompson Moore- May 31, 1939- May 13, 2025
“On behalf of the Charles Moore Dance Theatre, it is with a broken heart that we announce the passing of Ella Thompson Moore, Artistic Director of the Charles Moore Dance Theatre, Dance Matriarch to many, Queen to all. Ella went to join her beloved husband, Charles Moore on Tuesday May 13, days before her 96th birthday. Arrangements will be posted when finalized. Please keep her son Anthony and grandson Jalen, her dancers and drummers in prayer. Her presence, grace, wit and warmth will be greatly missed. We are eternally grateful for the impact she had in our lives.”- Faye Moore (with permission of the family) Continue reading
