Dancing through dementia

1 week, 4 days ago

Ballet dancer Leon D'Aulnais, 83, proves it's never too late to pull on slippers

ABC

In a cosy studio in Noosaville, on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, nine dancers have taken up a spot along the barre. "My mother took me to the ballet … I was six and I had a passion for it immediately," Mr D'Aulnais said. "I did Hollywood people when they came out to Australia," Mr D'Aulnais said. "If you have a flexible …

Ballet Class Coast Jessica Leon Abc Jessica Ross

2 weeks, 4 days ago

From academia to arangetram, Lalitha Anand’s inspiring dance debut at 57

The Hindu

Lalitha Anand, wife of Hyderabad Police Commissioner C.V. Anand, is set to make her Bharatanatyam arangetram at 57. A scholar with a Ph.D from IIT-Madras and an accomplished researcher in mathematical statistics, Lalitha’s resumption of Bharatanatyam after decades of academic and personal commitments is as inspiring as it is unique. Lalitha’s passion for Bharatanatyam began in her childhood when she …

Art Dance Life Age Bharatanatyam Lalitha

Seniors discover poise and confidence through ballet

China Daily

Members of Ballet Grandmas take a group photo in Changchun, Jilin province. This is no ordinary ballet class — it's the rehearsal space of Ballet Grandmas, a senior ballet troupe at Jilin Province Community Senior Citizen University. "When I was young, I was fascinated by Chinese ballet performances like The Red Detachment of Women and The White Haired Girl," said …

Ballet Jilin Kong Members Province Senior Troupe

Seniors discover poise and confidence through ballet

China Daily

Members of Ballet Grandmas take a group photo in Changchun, Jilin province. This is no ordinary ballet class — it's the rehearsal space of Ballet Grandmas, a senior ballet troupe at Jilin Province Community Senior Citizen University. "When I was young, I was fascinated by Chinese ballet performances like The Red Detachment of Women and The White Haired Girl," said …

Ballet Jilin Kong Members Province Senior Troupe

Seniors discover poise and confidence through ballet

China Daily

Members of Ballet Grandmas take a group photo in Changchun, Jilin province. This is no ordinary ballet class — it's the rehearsal space of Ballet Grandmas, a senior ballet troupe at Jilin Province Community Senior Citizen University. "When I was young, I was fascinated by Chinese ballet performances like The Red Detachment of Women and The White Haired Girl," said …

Ballet Jilin Kong Members Province Senior Troupe

2 weeks, 5 days ago

Seniors discover poise and confidence through ballet

China Daily

Members of Ballet Grandmas take a group photo in Changchun, Jilin province. This is no ordinary ballet class — it's the rehearsal space of Ballet Grandmas, a senior ballet troupe at Jilin Province Community Senior Citizen University. "When I was young, I was fascinated by Chinese ballet performances like The Red Detachment of Women and The White Haired Girl," said …

Jilin Kong Members Province Troupe Jilin Province Ballet Grandmas

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dance studio encourages mums to take up ballet, breaking stereotypes

ABC

Newcastle woman Kate Levick is not your average ballerina. "I looked around online and could only find the big ballet studios," she said. "And I wasn't really comfortable being a 30-something, non stick-person that had no idea what to do, to turn up to one of the big ballet studios." "The purpose is just to have a safe space for …

Ballet Studio Johnson Her Daughter Newcastle Mum Keely Johnson

2 months ago

A Journey Through Li Qingzhao's Turbulent Life: A Dance Production

China Daily

A dance production titled 'Azure After the Rain' explores the life and times of poet Li Qingzhao. The show features a stage designed to evoke the aesthetics of the Song Dynasty, with three long screens that roll open to reveal different backgrounds. The performance showcases Li's turbulent journey, from her early days of happy memories and observations to her later …

Law Art Biography Poetry

2 months ago

A Journey Through Li Qingzhao's Turbulent Life: A Dance Production

China Daily

A dance production titled 'Azure After the Rain' explores the turbulent life of poet Li Qingzhao. The show features three long screens that roll open from one side to the other, revealing different backgrounds featuring visual elements of traditional Chinese art. The production is designed to resonate with today's audiences and inspire the younger generation to love her talent, creation, …

Law Art Biography Poetry

2 months ago

A Legacy of Dance: Beijing Dance Academy Celebrates 70 Years with Grand Gala

China Daily

The article celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Beijing Dance Academy. It features interviews with dancers who have graduated from the academy, including Yin Shuo and Hu Yang. The dancers speak about their experiences at the academy, including the opportunities they were given to learn and perform, as well as the support they received from the academy staff.

Sports Culture Education History

2 months, 1 week ago

Dutch Choreographer Creates Inclusive Dance Performance in Beijing, Bringing Together Dancers of Different Abilities

China Daily

Dutch choreographer Adriaan Luteijn recently collaborated with Chinese dancers on a Beijing version of his inclusive dance performance, Iungo. The performance was presented on Sunday at the 798 Cube Art Museum in the 798 Art Zone, bringing together professional contemporary dancers with nonprofessional dancers of varied ages, physical and cognitive abilities, and sociocultural backgrounds.

Entertainment Global Performing Arts Diversity and Inclusion Beijing

3 months, 1 week ago

Pioneering ballerina Michaela DePrince dies at 29

NPR

Pioneering ballerina Michaela DePrince dies at 29 toggle caption Ian Gavan/Getty Images Ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince, an inspirational and pioneering figure in the dance world, has died at age 29 of undisclosed causes. Her siblings also released a statement on Facebook, noting her influence as a dancer: “Her passion and impact on the dance world, especially in inspiring young Black …

Age Deprince Ballet Dance 29 Pioneering

4 months ago

What is unique about Dance Films?

The Hindu

Should not the performing arts be primarily a joyful and positive experience, so that we strive to create an atmosphere of fun and inclusivity? Over 100 dance films of varied durations, from 3 minutes to 72 minutes, were screened along with a range of dance workshops conducted by contemporary practitioners from all over the world. Such a film festival helps …

Dance Film Films Form Dance Films

4 months, 1 week ago

63-Year-Old Grandmother Wows Internet with Dance Moves, Inspires Young Dancers

News 18

When you think of a 63-year-old woman, dancing might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, Mumbai-based Ravi Bala Sharma is defying expectations and captivating lakhs with her impressive dance performances. Known online as ‘Dancing Dadi,’ Sharma has become a social media sensation, even earning praise from celebrities like Sara Ali Khan and Alia Bhatt. When the …

Dance Sharma

4 months, 1 week ago

Meet 13-yr-old Chinese Bharatnatyam dancer who has done what no one did in China

Firstpost

For ardent Chinese fans of Indian classical art and dance forms who devoted their lives to learning and performing them for decades, her debut was a moment of history and a milestone as it was the first-ever “Arangetram” — Bharatnatyam’s graduation ceremony — in China. Image- PTI A 13-year-old Chinese girl scripted history when she performed Bharatanatyam ”Arangetram” in China, …

China Indian Chinese Pti Bharatanatyam Jin Dancer

5 months, 3 weeks ago

I'm a professional choreographer and this is my verdict on famous dad dancers including Prince William, Bradley Cooper and Justin Timberlake

Daily Mail

choreographer Jess Brichto offers her pro verdict on William and other famous dads who don't always get it right when it comes to a public boogie The first London leg of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour saw celebs galore put on their dancing shoes as the global star's pop circus rolled into town. The US megastar performed hits such as Shake …

Social Media Dance London Justin Timberlake Verdict Taylor Swift Justin

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Tibetan folk dance unites youth with charm

China Daily

While square dancing is a popular pastime for seniors across much of China, in the southwestern Xizang autonomous region, young people are fervently embracing their heritage, amidst the stunning backdrop of traditional Tibetan folk dance, Guozhuang. For 18-year-old Kunzang Wangdu, sharing his passion for Guozhuang dance is as simple as posting dance videos on social media. I have posted my …

Social Media Dance Dance Videos Tibetan Folk

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Dance, music therapy could help manage Parkinson’s disease: Study

Hindustan Times

A recent study conducted at Jaslok Hospital on Pedder Road has demonstrated the positive impact of dance and music therapy on Parkinson’s disease management. The study, initiated in March of the previous year, aimed to assess the effects of dance and music therapy and meditation on disease progression and the quality of life of patients and caregivers. The study outcomes …

Music Dance Disease Life Quality Therapy Patients

8 months, 2 weeks ago

This coach has something important to tell you about Parkinson’s Disease

Hindustan Times

When Dubai residents of Indian origin Sanjeev Dixit and Dr Vonita Singh met in 2012, she was already a movement coach and the founder of the social enterprise Movement Mantra. Helping patients with Parkinson’s Disease through movement and dance, she was looking to spread awareness through a film or a play. The result was a theatrical production called Still Dancing, …

Dance Disease Patients Production Singh Movement Dixit

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Raising Parkinson’s Awareness: 'Still Dancing' Comes to Mumbai & Ahmedabad; All Deets Inside

News 18

Social enterprise Movement Mantra and independent theatre company Third Half Theatre announce the debut show of their dance-theatre production ‘Still Dancing,’ aimed at raising awareness and igniting conversations about Parkinson’s Disease. United by their passion to campaign for this social cause, the play’s stellar cast includes Bhavna Pani, Vivek Raj Tandon, Mona Ambegaonkar, Nakul Bhalla, Amey Mehta, Bhumika Mane, Abhimanyu …

India Dance Theatre Mumbai Awareness Singh Dancing

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Dom Tulleken's dance academy for people with a disability encourages them to be their true selves

ABC

Dom Tulleken was in a health crisis when he decided to start his now flourishing business. "I was still paralysed, I went to my room, set up an ABN and I ended up opening the D Dance Academy," Dom says. "Everyone's so accepting and it's very inclusive and everyone's just having a lot of fun," says dance student Kieren Briskey, …

Dance Academy Dom Toowoomba Peter Gunders

9 months, 2 weeks ago

KNC choreography society's dance workshops for students rake in the moolah

Hindustan Times

A group of students rehearsing their steps for an upcoming stage act is a common sight on any college campus. But this is going to blow your mind — in between striking those grand jetés and arabesques, members of Adagio, choreography society of DU’s Kamala Nehru College seem to have now found a new vocation — ₹100 ki workshops to …

Student Dance Workshops Choreography Society

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Dancing to the tune of creativity

China Daily

A professional dancer delivers a master class during the event. This is exemplified by Pan, who crossed paths and forged a friendship with Zeng Yige, a doctoral student in life sciences and a street dance enthusiast at Tsinghua University. As the deputy director of the DK5 dance club at Tsinghua University, Zeng is responsible for organizing the crew's daily activities …

Dance University Zeng

11 months, 3 weeks ago

For danseuse Ameena Shanavas, dance is a way of life that is not confined by any barrier

The Hindu

The girl who used to sneak away from home as a child to dance and participate in recitals, does not remember when she grew up to become a confident performer. And my teachers had to come home to secure my mother’s permission so that I could participate in Thiruvathira, Oppana and Margamkali, all group recitals.” However, her father did not …

Family School Way Bharatanatyam Her Family Shyamala Dharani

1 year, 3 months ago

Watch the eccentric Remainer dance troupe performance that even earned praise from Farage

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy This is the moment an EU Remainer dance troupe brought …

Parliament Rejoin Remainer Dance Europa

1 year, 3 months ago

How dance can help enhance identity in people with Parkinson’s

Live Mint

One of the key effects of Parkinson’s disease is the slowing or stiffening of movement which significantly impacts people’s quality of life and sense of self. A new study shows that participating in group dance performances strengthened identity and self-expression in dancers with Parkinson’s disease. The findings of the study by researchers from the University of Eastern Finland and Balettakademien …

Dance Identity Disease Study

1 year, 5 months ago

Dance classes catch on as fitness craze

China Daily

Li Qian, co-founder of the dance genre known as pop dance, works with multiple fitness chains. "Dance classes were in demand and were mostly fully booked shortly after they were made available during the carnival," Yan said. "We received requests from users expressing their desire for more dance classes afterward," Yan said, adding that more traditional gym trainers have started …

Dance Yan Classes Dance Classes

1 year, 5 months ago

Dance classes catch on as fitness craze

China Daily

Feng Siran works as a dance instructor and an e-commerce operations manager. CHINA DAILY Chrysalis change Brimming with self-confidence, Feng says he is a far cry from the person he was four years ago when he started to learn dance shortly after he graduated. "I had never danced before, but I always knew I wanted to dance because it would …

Dance Feng

1 year, 6 months ago

The physical and mental benefits of ballet — and why you're never too old to join

ABC

Wendy Mcleod's arms begin moving to the music when Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake starts playing on the radio. Key points: Silver Swans ballet classes are designed for students aged over 55 Classes are comprised of traditional ballet movements slowed down to put less strain on the body There are physical and cognitive benefits from attending the classes "I can't help myself; …

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1 year, 7 months ago

A dancer in step with her time

China Daily

Students of Chen Ailian Dance School, one of the first private dance schools in the country, founded in 1995 by Chen, perform during the exhibition's opening ceremony on April 27 at the National Centre for the Performing Arts. Thus, we decided to have this exhibition here at this iconic venue," says Chen Yu, daughter of Chen Ailian, who is the …

Exhibition Students School Beijing Chen China Daily Ncpa

1 year, 7 months ago

A dancer in step with her time

China Daily

Students of Chen Ailian Dance School, one of the first private dance schools in the country, founded in 1995 by Chen, perform during the exhibition's opening ceremony on April 27 at the National Centre for the Performing Arts. Thus, we decided to have this exhibition here at this iconic venue," says Chen Yu, daughter of Chen Ailian, who is the …

Exhibition Students School Chinese Beijing China Daily Ncpa

1 year, 8 months ago

96-year-old man wows people with dance at grandson’s wedding. Watch

Hindustan Times

Wedding dance videos are undoubtedly one of the most delightful things to watch. Case in point, this video that captures a grandfather dancing at his grandson’s wedding in Nepal. The image, taken from the viral video, captures the 96-year-old grandfather dancing at his grandson’s wedding. Watch as 96-year-old grandpa shows his moves at his grandkid’s wedding,” reads the caption accompanying …

Man Instagram Dance Videos

1 year, 10 months ago

Study to glean impact of exposure to music and dance on quality of life of patients with Parkinson’s disease

The Hindu

Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai, has announced a unique pilot study on the impact of music, dance and meditation in reducing the progression of Parkinson’s disease and improving the quality of life of patients. “There is evidence that both music and dance are seen to uplift moods and improve quality of life of patients with Parkinson’s. Since there is …

Music Dance Meditation Patients Study This Study Doshi

1 year, 10 months ago

Dancers put new twist on a classic

China Daily

Ballet production of famous novel will give audiences a unique experience, Chen Nan reports. Dream of the Red Chamber, also known as A Dream of Red Mansions, written by Cao Xueqin during the Qing Dynasty, is considered to be one of China's greatest novels. There are hundreds of characters in the novel, including Lin Daiyu, a beautiful and sentimental young …

Jia Lin

1 year, 10 months ago

Dancers put new twist on a classic

China Daily

Ballet production of famous novel will give audiences a unique experience, Chen Nan reports. Dream of the Red Chamber, also known as A Dream of Red Mansions, written by Cao Xueqin during the Qing Dynasty, is considered to be one of China's greatest novels. There are hundreds of characters in the novel, including Lin Daiyu, a beautiful and sentimental young …

Jia Lin

1 year, 10 months ago

Passion for dance drew many of those slain to ballroom

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Among the 11 people killed when a gunman opened fire during a Lunar New Year celebration at a Los Angeles-area dance hall popular with older Asian Americans were a family’s beloved aunt, a retired man who decided to return to school and the venue’s always-smiling manager. VALENTINO ALVERO Valentino Alvero, 68, was remembered as a dedicated family …

Family Dance New York Star Los Angeles Told Liu

1 year, 11 months ago

UK woman, 101, reveals her secrets to living a long life

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Dinkie Flowers, a 101-year-old former pro dancer still dances every single day to stay …

Dance Life Long Dancing Uk Woman Dinkie Swns

2 years ago

Helen Skelton: Why dancing is so good for your mental health

The Independent

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Health Maclaren Living Well Dancing Skelton

2 years ago

Dancing allows elderly to be young at heart

China Daily

HARBIN－With her silver hair, 68-year-old Xu Lili stands out in a crowd of young people. Xu goes square dancing every night with her friends in the center of Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province. I can't do that kind of slow dance," Xu says, adding that dancing is the happiest part of her day. Wang Yun, 72, goes to a dance …

Dance China Elderly Dancing Xu Heart Harbin

2 years ago

Dancing allows elderly to be young at heart

China Daily

HARBIN－With her silver hair, 68-year-old Xu Lili stands out in a crowd of young people. Xu goes square dancing every night with her friends in the center of Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province. I can't do that kind of slow dance," Xu says, adding that dancing is the happiest part of her day. Wang Yun, 72, goes to a dance …

Dance China Elderly Dancing Harbin

2 years ago

Jenna Ortega Reveals She Choreographed Netflix's Viral 'Wednesday' Dance Scene

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING Jenna Ortega deserves all the praise for piecing together her now-iconic dance in Netflix’s “Wednesday” series. “I actually felt really insecure about this,” the 20-year-old actor revealed while watching the scene alongside co-stars Emma Myers, who stars as Enid Sinclair and Wednesday’s best friend at Nevermore Academy, and Hunter Doohan, who plays Tyler Galpin. Fellow co-star Percy …

Dance Netflix Ortega Viral Scene

2 years, 1 month ago

Keeping in step with the times

China Daily

Ode to the Lotus, performed by students of the Beijing Dance Academy. Forum initiated by the Beijing Dance Academy gathers performers, scholars and educators from around the world, Chen Nan reports. BDA Dance Forum, a three-day event initiated by the Beijing Dance Academy, was held from Nov 1 to 3, bringing together more than 200 performers, scholars and educators from …

Dance

2 years, 1 month ago

Keeping in step with the times

China Daily

Ode to the Lotus, performed by students of the Beijing Dance Academy. Forum initiated by the Beijing Dance Academy gathers performers, scholars and educators from around the world, Chen Nan reports. BDA Dance Forum, a three-day event initiated by the Beijing Dance Academy, was held from Nov 1 to 3, bringing together more than 200 performers, scholars and educators from …

Dance

2 years, 3 months ago

64 years old granny dance on Lagan Laagi Re and it is the most adorable thing to watch

India TV News

A 64-year-old desi Indian grandmother’s dancing video on the song ‘Lagan Laagi Re’ has gone viral on the internet. Recently, her new dance video on the song ‘ Lagan Laagi Re’ which was sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Kavita Seth has grabbed more than 56,000 views. Similarly, a few days back a dance video of an elderly male at a …

Dance Video Viral Social Lagan Laagi Lagan Laagi Re Ravi Bala Sharma

2 years, 3 months ago

A master's class

China Daily

Ballet dancer and choreographer Vladimir Malakhov performs with eight other world-renowned dancers, presenting two special shows under the title of Malakhov and Friends at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing in 2019. Beijing Dance Academy welcomes the latest member of its teaching faculty, the legendary ballet dancer, choreographer and modern icon of the genre, Vladimir Malakhov, Chen …

Dance Dancer Malakhov Beijing Dance Academy Vladimir Malakhov Class Ballet

2 years, 3 months ago

A master's class

China Daily

Ballet dancer and choreographer Vladimir Malakhov performs with eight other world-renowned dancers, presenting two special shows under the title of Malakhov and Friends at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing in 2019. Beijing Dance Academy welcomes the latest member of its teaching faculty, the legendary ballet dancer, choreographer and modern icon of the genre, Vladimir Malakhov, Chen …

Dance Ballet Dancer Malakhov Beijing Dance Academy Vladimir Malakhov

2 years, 3 months ago

A master's class

China Daily

Ballet dancer and choreographer Vladimir Malakhov performs with eight other world-renowned dancers, presenting two special shows under the title of Malakhov and Friends at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing in 2019. Beijing Dance Academy welcomes the latest member of its teaching faculty, the legendary ballet dancer, choreographer and modern icon of the genre, Vladimir Malakhov, Chen …

Dance Ballet Dancer Malakhov Beijing Dance Academy Vladimir Malakhov

2 years, 3 months ago

A master's class

China Daily

Ballet dancer and choreographer Vladimir Malakhov performs with eight other world-renowned dancers, presenting two special shows under the title of Malakhov and Friends at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing in 2019. Beijing Dance Academy welcomes the latest member of its teaching faculty, the legendary ballet dancer, choreographer and modern icon of the genre, Vladimir Malakhov, Chen …

Dance Dancer Malakhov Beijing Dance Academy Vladimir Malakhov Class Ballet

2 years, 3 months ago

A master's class

China Daily

Ballet dancer and choreographer Vladimir Malakhov performs with eight other world-renowned dancers, presenting two special shows under the title of Malakhov and Friends at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing in 2019. Beijing Dance Academy welcomes the latest member of its teaching faculty, the legendary ballet dancer, choreographer and modern icon of the genre, Vladimir Malakhov, Chen …

Dance Dancer Malakhov Beijing Dance Academy Vladimir Malakhov Class Ballet