2/7/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Jamel Gaines Frontline Mentor

By Walter Rutledge

The applause has subsided, curtain fallen and the house lights are at half during a brief pause between dances. Instinctively we peruse the program to find the bio of that one standout performer. In many cases that dancer’s initial training and nurturing did not happen in one of metropolis’ elite dance academies. Instead, that first fire was probably kindled in a storefront, church basement, or school gymnasium. Continue reading

2/5/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Kendrick Lamar – Count Me Out

Kendrick Lamar is a Hip Hop artist from Compton, California. He’s signed with Dr. Dre’s label, Aftermath. Kendrick also has his own label, known as Top Dawg Entertainment. Continue reading

2/3/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Chic – Good Times

Alfa Anderson, best known for being one of the lead vocalists of the iconic 1970s band Chic, has died, according to reports. She was 77, this is a tribute to the Disco Legend for Black History Month. Continue reading

2/2/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Dottie Peoples & The Peoples Choice Chorale – He’s An On Time God and more


Dottie Peoples has been a star in the gospel music industry for more than 30 years, since she was nine years old. Called The Songbird Of The South by Atlanta WAOK radio announcer Brother Esmond Patterson, Peoples won the top four honors at the 1995 Stellar Awards with her album, On Time God. Continue reading

2/1/24 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY ANYTHING GOES: Mercy by Alex Miedzinski for Senior Lyrical 2023

 

Choreographer Alex Miedzinski presents Mercy, featuring the senior students (age 17-18 years) of the Performance Training Program. The work was performed at their 2023 End of Year Concert at Brent Street one of Australia’s premiere dance academies. Continue reading

1/31/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet Educates Through Dance

By Walter Rutledge

Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet will commemorate the company’s 30th anniversary with a three-day New York City season Friday, February 13 through Sunday, February 15 at BAM Fisher Fishman Space. The season will offer Remembering, a program that reflects Gaines continued commitment to educate and enlighten the next generation through the dance theatre genre. Continue reading

1/30/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Little Miss Jocelyn Compilation – Mrs Omwukupopo

Miss Jocelyn would like to save  her marriage by seeing a marital therapist. Its not common for african couple to seek therapy. Continue reading

1/29/25 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Hope By Paris Cavanagh For Elite Company 2023

Hope, choreography by Paris Cavanagh presents dancers from Elite Company from the performance training program. The company is comprised of students aged 14-18 years. This performance took place during the 2023 end of year annual concert. Continue reading

1/28/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FASHION SHOW: Hermès Men’s Winter 2025 Show

In 1837, Thierry Hermès opened his workshop making the finest quality harnesses and saddles in the heart of Paris. Continue reading

1/28/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: You Owe It To You In 2025 (Powerful Motivational Speech by Eric Thomas)

You Owe It To You In 2025! This is the year you finally become more disciplined. You’re already in pain, get a reward for it! The Steph Curry Motivational Speech and interview with Eric Thomas. Edited by Motiversity. Continue reading