Fall is finally here! In New York that means cool mornings, sweater weather afternoons, jacket evenings and the arts. We have street art in Da Bronx, 90’s R&B in Harlem and Dance honors its own in the Village. Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps, guaranteed to keep you Out and About. Continue reading
Tag: Dance
9/28/19 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Motown Returns to The Apollo (1985)


Motown Returns to The Apollo (1985) a star studded celebration of the 50th anniversary and re-opening of The Apollo Theatre in Harlem, New York. Proceeds from the concert went to the Africare/Ethiopian Relief Fund. The program received a 1985 for Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Program. Continue reading
9/27/19 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Como Un Bebe – J Balvin & Bad Bunny Choreography by CJ Salvador
CJ Salvador choreography to “Como Un Bebe” by J Balvin & Bad Bunny Continue reading
9/22/19 O&A NYC DANCE- REVIEW: Legacy- Creative Outlet and Deeply Rooted at BAM Fisher
By Walter Rutledge

Legacy, a shared concert between Brooklyn based Jamel Gaine’s Creative Outlet and Chicago’s Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, presented a well curated evening of dance theatre works at BAM Fisher on Friday and Saturday September 13 and 14, 2019. Founding directors Jamel Gaines and Deeply Rooted’s Kevin Jeff (both Queens natives and Bernice Johnson Dance School alums) presented a concert of shared dance philosophies. The evening had a kindred aesthetic; presenting seven works spanning thirty-five years. Continue reading
9/20/19 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Richie vs Sage BattleFest 35

Richie vs Sage BattleFest 35
9/16/19 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth Dance So Near and Yet So Far (You’ll Never Get Rich – 1941)

You’ll Never Get Rich (Columbia Pictures) is a 1941 Hollywood musical comedy film with a wartime theme directed by Sidney Lanfield and starring Fred Astaire, Rita Hayworth. The picture was very successful at the box office, turning Hayworth into a major star, and provided a welcome boost to Astaire who felt his career.
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9/15/19 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Bad Blood- Ulysses Dove

Bad Blood received its World Premiere, in 1984 on Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal. Featuring music by Laurie Anderson (Gravity’s Angel and Walking and Falling) and Peter Gabriel (Excellent Birds) the work in an erotic tour de force battle of the sexes. The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre premiered the work in 1986. It is one of seven Dove ballets in the Ailey Company repertoire. Continue reading
9/14/19 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: The History of Music Video Dancing With Jennifer Lopez and Jimmy Fallon

Jennifer Lopez and Jimmy Fallon whip, Nae Nae and Hammer Time their way through some of history’s most iconic music video dance moves. Continue reading
9/12/19 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Jackson 5 Medley And Billie Jean At Motown 25 + (Complete & Restored)


The Jackson 5 performed a memorable medley of their hits at the legendary Motown 25 telecast. It was also the break out moment for Michael Jackson‘s solo career. Continue reading
9/6/19 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Indigo- Sergei Polunin and Kristina Shapran


Indigo is part of the 100 Degrees Of Sergei series Choreography: 100 Degrees Celsius by Emil Faski with music entitled Lacrima Desperide by Damiano Baldon performed by Sergei Polunin and Kristina Shapran. Continue reading











