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Jordan Betscher and Courtney Crain dancing to Irving Berlin's "Isn't This a Lovely Day (To Be Caught in the Rain)?"

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Isn't This A Lovely Day For A 'Top Hat' Tribute?

7:44pm October 16, 2020

by Elizabeth Blair

Irving Berlin's classic musical turns 85 this year, and a group of artists are paying tribute with a brand-new video version of one of its songs, "Isn't This A Lovely Day (To Be Caught In The Rain)?"

Ballet Hispánico celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. It was founded in 1970 by Tina Ramirez.

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Ballet Hispánico Celebrates 50 Years As Ambassadors Of Latinx Dance

5:03pm October 12, 2020

by Jeff Lunden

The dance company features work of Latinx choreographers, as well as a robust educational outreach program. It was just awarded a $4 million grant from the Ford Foundation.

The performing arts remain in economic peril as Broadway extends closures until May due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Broadway's Reopening Is Pushed Back Again

1:39pm October 09, 2020

by Andrew Limbong

The Broadway League has announced an extension of closures related to COVID-19 to May.

V Unbeatable, the dance troup from Mumbia that won the top prize on America's Got Talent: The Champions this year, are pictured with (left to right) Alesha Dixon, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, Terry Crews and Simon Cowell.

Whatever Happened To ... V Unbeatable, Mumbai Dancers Who Won 'America's Got Talent'

8:43am September 03, 2020

by Sushmita Pathak

In February, the group of young, acrobatic dancers took the top prize. But the pandemic has put their dreams on hold — and had a disastrous impact on family life.

Louisville Ballet dancer Sanjay Saverimuttu takes a socially distanced class at the ballet on Aug. 20, 2020.

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Louisville Ballet Dancers Return To Work For A Season Like None Other

6:31am September 01, 2020

by Stephanie Wolf

For the audience, Louisville Ballet's 2020-2021 season will be entirely virtual. But the dancers have already started rehearsing in person — with masks, and lots of new safety protocols.

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Winston-Salem Symphony Presents Collaborative 'Quiet City,' An Artistic Response To COVID-19

2:03pm July 09, 2020

by Eddie Garcia

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New UNCSA Chancellor Responds To Coronavirus Challenges

3:14pm May 27, 2020

by David Ford

The UNC School of the Arts in Winston-Salem has a new chancellor — sort of.

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Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers gave Americans a much-needed on-screen escape in the 1930s. Above, they dance in the 1938 comedy musical Carefree.

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Fred And Ginger Cheered Us Up During The Depression. Might They Do It Again?

5:00pm April 08, 2020

by Bob Mondello

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers gave Americans a much-needed on-screen escape in the 1930s. You can find their dance numbers online, but critic Bob Mondello recommends you watch their films in full.

Laura Benanti performs in Washington in 2015. She recently asked high school students to send her videos of their musical theater performances after many of them were canceled.

A Broadway Star And #SunshineSongs Bring High School Musical Theater To Small Screens

1:37pm March 17, 2020

High school musicals are canceled around the country over coronavirus concerns. Broadway star Laura Benanti asked disappointed high school singers for the next best thing: performance videos.

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The current production of Riverdance was updated for its 25th anniversary. But performances have been postponed for the rest of the month because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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'Riverdance' Turns 25, But Has Put The Celebration On Hold — For Now

12:35pm March 17, 2020

by Jeff Lunden

The Irish dance spectacle has been performed for audiences all over the world. The current production was polished for the anniversary, but has been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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