Tag: Dance

No comments

8/3/26 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Danni Gee Talks Ballet Festival

  By , , , , , , , , , , , ,

By Walter Rutledge

The Joyce Ballet Festival returns to the Joyce’s Tino & Rajika Puri Auditorium August 3 though August 16. Former American Ballet Principal Dancer Misty Copeland has curated a stellar festival featuring outstanding choreography performed by an impressive roster of world class artists. Each night will feel like a gala performance. Choreographers Kyle Abraham, Bob Fosse, Alonzo King, José Limón, Dwight Rhoden, Rudolf Nureyev, John Taras, Ingrid Silva, Houston Thomas and a new work by Aleisha Walker commissioned by the Joyce complete the roster – and that’s just the roster for the first week! Continue reading

No comments

7/31/26 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Philadanco – A Must See

  By , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

By Walter Rutledge

Question: What do you get when you combine strong performers, stellar choreography and exceptional production elements? 
Answer: You get Philadanco! Continue reading

No comments

7/29/26 O&A NYC STOP THE PRESSES: Tommie-Waheed Evans Talks Philadanco

  By , , , , , , , , , ,

By Walter Rutledge

The Philadelphia Dance Company aka Philadanco begins their New York City Season tonight July 29th at the Joyce Theater. The five day, six performance season will feature works by four choreographers Thang Dao, Rennie Harris,  Christopher Huggins and Co-Artistic Director Tommie-Waheed Evans. O&A NYC Editor-in-Chief Walter Rutledge caught up with Evans during the afternoon rehearsal to discuss the New York City season.

Continue reading

No comments

7/29/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Nazzy vs Boy Q – OVDRZE 9

  By , , , , , , , , , , ,

Nazzy vs Boy Q is a battle packed with insane musicality, animation, bone-breaking, threading, and creative storytelling from start to finish. Every round raises the stakes as two elite representatives of the Flexn culture leave everything on the floor.If you’re a fan of Flexn dance, street dance battles, animation, freestyle dance, bone breaking, NYC dance culture, or underground battle culture, this is one you don’t want to miss. Continue reading

No comments

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

  By , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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

No comments

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

  By , , , , , ,

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

No comments

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

  By , , , , , , , , ,

 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 Program Director Danni Gee graciously sit down with O&A NYC Magazine Editor-in Chief Walter Rutledge to discussed tomorrow’s concert.

Continue reading

No comments

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

  By , , , , , , , ,

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

No comments

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

  By , , , , , , , , , , ,

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

No comments

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

  By , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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