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5/11/26 O&A NYC BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Sneak Preview of Pressure – A Work in Progress By Christopher Huggins For JGDC

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By Walter Rutledge

On Thursday April 30th Brooklyn North High Schools (BKNHS) held an Arts Professional Development Day at the New York City College of Technology. The day of networking, pedagogy, workshops and performance was the third of a four-part series moderated by Superintendent Dr. Russell White and conducted by members of the Jamel Gaines Dance Company (JGDC) and Artistic Director Jamel Gaines. One of the highlights was a dance performance by JGDC (yes, a 5-6-7-8 at 9am). The enthusiastic audience of educators were treated to a sneak preview of Pressure a work-in-progress by choreographer Christopher Huggins. Continue reading

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5/10/26 O&A NYC THE SUNDAY MORNING FUNNIES: The Women of Gospel Comedy (Live)

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The Women of Gospel Comedy Live refers to a high-energy performance series and television brand focused on clean, faith-based humor from a female perspective. The show, often produced by Willie Brown and Friends, features a rotating cast of “Gospel Girls” who blend storytelling, real-life faith experiences, and “spirit-filled” laughter. Continue reading

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5/5/26 O&A NYC BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: What Is The Gateways Festival Orchestra?

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By Walter Rutledge

Dance is a supportive/collaborative art. It requires costumes, lighting, sets, and music. The two disciplines with the closest bond are the marriage between movement and music. If the music provides the melody, then the dance are the visual lyrics. This was the bond between the Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) and members of the Gatesway Festival Orchestra (GFO) during the dance’s company New York City Season April 16th thru April 19th at New York City Center. The dance company and orchestra performed the revival of DTH’s iconic Firebird ballet, and it proved to be an extremely harmonious relationship. Continue reading

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4/30/26 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Firebird – Dance Theatre of Harlem

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By Walter Rutledge

The Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) presented their New York City season April 16th thru 19th at New York City Center. The company offered new DTH favorites by William Forsythe, and Jodie Gates, and Artistic Director Robert Garland, and the much-anticipated revival of the iconic story ballet Firebird. The overwhelming response recalls the nostalgic revival of Dougla. It seems the public is clamoring for more from the Arthur Mitchell era. Continue reading

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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3/30/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Whitney Houston – I Have Nothing (The Concert for a New South Africa Durban – LIVE)

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In 1994, Whitney Houston took the stage in Durban, South Africa, making her the first major Western musician to visit the newly unified, post-apartheid nation following President Nelson Mandela’s winning election. This performance was more than a concert; it was a celebration of freedom, hope, and unity. Whitney’s powerhouse voice and emotional delivery brought joy and inspiration to a country newly liberated. Continue reading

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3/27/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ FASHION MEETS FOOTWEAR: Air Max Day with O and Staple NYC (Wallie Lu and Safe Lo) Meetup

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The AIR MAX DAY with O and STAPLE NYC meetup, featuring Wallie Lu and Safe Lo, was a high-energy community event held in March 2026 to celebrate sneaker and street culture. The event combined the annual Nike Air Max Day festivities with a focus on vintage and high-end outerwear. Continue reading

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3/21/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Oleta Adams Performs Live in Concert

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Oleta Adams, Grammy-nominated singer, pianist, and songwriter, performed live at the Miramar Cultural Center in 2024, wowing the crowd with her soulful mix of R&B, gospel, and jazz. Continue reading