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7/6/25 O&A NYC DANCE COMMENTARY: The Ramp To Paradise Afterglow

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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

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6/25/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: XO Wavy vs Mu World – ROF Gotham

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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

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6/4/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Sly Mazin vs Parkour Pat – ROF (Skill vs Hype)

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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

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6/4/25 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Teyana Taylor – Long Time

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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

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5/28/25 WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Lil Buck at BSV Session Special

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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

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5/26/25 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW: DanceAfrica 2025- Mozambique: Movement! Magic! Manifestation!

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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

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5/21/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: DWP Academy Performs At Ghana Dance Festival 🇬🇭

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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

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5/4/25 O&A NYC DANCE PREVIEW: THPAC’s A Ramp To Paradise Returns

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 The Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center (THPAC) will present A Ramp To Paradise on June 27 and 28, 2025 at the Ailey Citigroup Theater,405 west 55th Street. The dance theater work is the brainchild of THPAC executive chairman Alex Smith, Jr. and is based on the short story A Ramp To Paradise conceived and written by Smith. The story centers around a group of friends who attend the famed 1980’s underground dance club-The Paradise Garage. Continue reading

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4/30/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: The Return of Beastmode F2F | EJ vs Static

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EJ from Special Ops Crew (Brooklyn) versus Static (Connecticut) battle it out at Beastmode Dance League.  Continue reading

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4/22/25 O&A NYC REVIEW: Macbeth in Stride

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By Walter Rutledge

For those of us that believe “Hell has no fury like a women scorned”. And for those of us who know firsthand you do not mess with a Black woman who “ain’t feeling it”. Leave your Elizabethan mindset at home and head to the Harvey Theater to experience MacBeth in Stride – Shakespeare from a sistah’s point of view. Written and performed by Obie- Award winner Whitney White the production takes Shakespeare and female empowerment to a new level. This soulful contemporary rendition of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy Macbeth runs for only five remaining performances through April 27 at the Harvey Theater located at 651 Futon Street in downtown Brooklyn. Continue reading