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7/24/26 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Danni Gee Talks Philadanco

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By Walter Rutledge

PHILADANCO! (The Philadelphia Dance Company) returns to New York City for a highly anticipated six performance season at The Joyce Theater from July 29 through August 2, 2026. This celebrated company’s mission, to preserve the Black American concert dance traditions, will be on full display with a program featuring two New York premieres, a world premiere, and a company revival. “Danco’s” dynamic New York City season will include works by Co-Artistic Director Tommie-Waheed Evans, Thang Dao, Rennie Harris and Christopher Huggins. Continue reading

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7/22/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Ghetto Funk Collective – Damn Right We Are Somebody

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The Ghetto Funk Collective is an Amsterdam-based creative family of dancers, musicians, and DJs dedicated to carrying the legacy of 1970s funk into the 21st century. Continue reading

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7/21/26 O&A NYC !!! STOP THE PRESSES !!!: Danni Gee Talks! – Summerstage Tomorrow A One Night Only Event

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 By Walter Rutledge

 
Summerstage in association with the Joyce Theater will present a one night only dance and live music event tomorrow July 22nd at Central Park’s The Rumsey Playfield. Doors open at 7 pm and the performance starts promptly at 8pm. A tribute to the legendary women of jazz, the two hour presentation will feature LaTasha Barnes’ The Jazz Continuum, Paul Taylor Dance Company and Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Joyce Theater Director of Programming Danni Gee graciously sit down with O&A NYC Magazine Editor-in Chief Walter Rutledge to discussed tomorrow’s concert.

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7/20/26 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Long Live Erick Hawkins

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By Walter Rutledge

An informal presentation of dance works inspired by 20th century modern mover Erick Hawkins was offered on July 16th at the Joan Weill Center for Dance, studio 5D. A Tribute to Erick Hawkins featured two dances by Gloria McLean and a dance/theatre work by Bert Gstettner. The three solo dances were well suited for the informal and intimate studio setting. These two veteran dance makers displayed a well-honed understanding of the craft and their unique and individual artistic vision. Continue reading

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7/18/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Carmen de Lavallade and John Butler – Portrait of Billie (1960)

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Portrait of Billie (1960) is an iconic modern dance duet choreographed by John Butler as a poignant tribute to the legendary jazz and blues singer Billie Holiday portrayed by Carmen de Lavallade. Continue reading

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7/17/26 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Lindy Hop Swing Dance Scene From Malcolm X (1992)

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The Lindy Hop Swing Dance Scene from 1992 movie Malcolm X featuring Denzel Washington and Spike Lee. Choreographed with the help of Frankie Manning (blue suit) and Norma Miller (yellow dress) and the scene included background dancers Dawn Hampton and Ryan Francois. Otis Sallid was the choreographer and the song Flying Home is by Lionel Hampton. Continue reading

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7/16/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Vanita Smythe – Low, Short and Squatty

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Low, Short and Squatty is a vibrant jump blues and swing song recorded by African-American vocalist and actress Vanita Smythe, released on December 2, 1946. The track was famously released as a “soundie”—a three-minute musical film that served as a precursor to modern music videos—and became a prominent jukebox hit in urban clubs. Continue reading

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7/15/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Finesse vs Nuvo – Flexn Dance Battle | OVRDZE 8

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The Nuvo vs Finesse Flexn Dance Battle at OVRDZE 8 is a premier street dance matchup featuring two distinct East Coast styles colliding on the dance floor. Continue reading

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7/13/26 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Sepia Cinderella (1947)

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Sepia Cinderella (1947) is the second in a series of films produced by Jack Goldberg and Arthur Leonard, made primarily for the 684 theatres (in 1947) that catered exclusively to Black audiences that were kept out, or placed in a special balcony section, in most of the theatres in segregated America. Continue reading

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7/10/26 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: A Tribute to Erick Hawkins

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By Walter Rutledge

A Tribute to Erick Hawkins, an informal showing of two solos by Gloria McLean and a work by Vienna based dancer/choreographer Bert Gstettner will take place on July 16, 8pm at the Joan Weill Center for Dance, 405 West 55th Street in Studio 5D. These works are literal love letters expressing their admiration to a mentor dubbed by the dance community as “the great poet of modern dance”. Continue reading