4/1/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Pro Motion vs Units Mobb | Red Bull Combo

Pro Motion and Units Mobb faced off in a crew dance battle during the Red Bull Combo event in early 2026. This competition format focuses on mixed-style crew choreography, requiring different dance disciplines like popping, breaking, and hip-hop to synchronize and perform routines together. Continue reading

3/30/26 O&A NYC HOLLLYWOOD MONDAY: The Harlem Sandman (1943) From Hit Parade of 1943

The Harlem Sandman features Nick Stewart, Count Basie, Jack Williams, Dorothy Dandridge, Ernest Morrison and Pops & Louie from Hit Parade of 1943. Continue reading

3/29/26 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago – Week One

By Walter Rutledge

The Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is presenting their New York City season from March 17th until Easter Sunday April 5th. The two-week season will offer two eclectic programs featuring a total of six works. The March season also marks the fifth anniversary of Artistic Director Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell historic tenure. Her 2021 appointment broke many glass ceilings as the first alumna, woman, and person of color to lead the organization. Continue reading

3/25/26 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Ailey II

By Walter Rutledge

Ailey II presented their fifty second New York City season March 17 through March 22 at the Joyce Theater. The sold out six-day eight performance season offered two programs New Works and Legacy/Future. The season featured Alvin Ailey’s masterwork Streams and four New York City premieres by Renee I. McDonald, Rena Butler, My’Kal Stromile, and Chalvar Monteiro. Continue reading

3/25/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: OGz vs Vets – Emotions vs Pumpkin

BattleFest Extreme is a prominent street dance league featuring high-energy, competitive performances. Key matchups, including OGz vs.Vets and Emotions vs. Pumpkin, represent the evolution of this intense dance style, showcased in videos highlighting league battles. Continue reading

3/16/26 O&A NYC DIVA ALERT: Misty Copeland Performs In Sinners Musical Number At Oscars

The musical tribute to Sinner at the 98th Academy Awards featuring a special appearance by former American Ballet Theatre principal dance Misty Copeland. Continue reading

3/16/26 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: The Conversation Continues With Francesca Harper and Adanna Smalls -Ailey II

 

Our conversation with Ailey II Artistic Director Francesca Harper and company members Adanna Smalls about the upcoming New York City season March 17 through 22 at the Joyce Theater continues. Harper shares with Out and About NYC Magazine Editor-in-Chief Walter Rutledge about season highlights at the beginning of her sixth year shaping the direction of Ailey II. While dancer Adanna Smalls talks about preparing for her debut season with the company. Continue reading

3/15/26 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: A Conversation With Francesca Harper and Adanna Smalls – A Preview of Ailey II N.Y.C. Season


Ailey II returns to the Joyce Theater for their New York City season March 17 through 22. The all too short season will feature two programs. New Works featuring cutting edge choreography from inspired emerging dance makers and Legacy/Future which is an exciting mix of established and emerging artists including works by company founder Alvin Ailey. Out and About NYC Magazine Editor-in-Chief Walter Rutledge discussed the upcoming season and all things Ailey II with Artistic Director Francesca Harper and one of the newest company members Adanna Smalls. Continue reading

3/14/ 26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Works & Process American Ballet Theatre- Othello by Lar Lubovitch

The Works & Process performing arts series at the Guggenheim Museum recently hosted a preview and discussion of American Ballet Theatre’s revival of Othello: A Dance in Three Acts. The presentation featured a discussion moderated by ABT Artistic Director Susan Jaffe with choreographer Lar Lubovitch, offering insights into his creative process and the use of elaborate storyboards to guide the production. Lubovitch shared how he revised the original 1997 work, deleting approximately 20 minutes of music and refining character actions for this revival. Continue reading

3/11/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Davincii vs Bootsie – 4Way Finals

Both dancers made it to the finals of the I Got Next Finals. Bootsie battles Davincii at the end of the 4Way Battle. Davincii wins a Main Card Battle. Off The Grid Live is another dance arena within the Flexn community. March 14th will be the comeback of Off The Grid Live and this battler’s card is going to be tight. Continue reading