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  • September 2008

    • Alvin Ailey Artist Forced to Dance for Israeli Cops

      Associated Press  |  Sep 10, 08 4:50 AM CDT

      Alvin Ailey Artist Forced to Dance for Israeli Cops

      (Newser) - A member of New York's Alvin Ailey dance troupe with a Muslim name was forced to dance for Israeli airport cops in a holding cell to prove his identity, AP reports. "It was embarrassing," said Abdur-Rahim Jackson. "The only time I'm really expected to dance is when I'm performing." More »

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      Israel  • War on Terror  • airport security  • Muslim  • dance

  • August 2008
  • July 2008

    • France's Latest Craze: A Dance or a Brand?

      Los Angeles Times  |  Jul 19, 08 7:36 PM CDT

      France's Latest Craze: A Dance or a Brand?

      (Newser) - There’s a dance craze gripping France—or is it an unabashed commercial scheme, hawking t-shirts and chewing gum? Either way it’s called Tecktonik, and kids are crazy about it, the Los Angeles Times reports. The mix of hip-hop, techno, and random arm movements is championed by dancers with skinny pants and asymmetric hairdos, and is even showing up in grade schools. More »

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      France  • Paris  • dance  • branding  • suburbs  • merchandise  • club

    • Russian Ravers Lose Sight After Laser Show

      Reuters  |  Jul 15, 08 6:19 AM CDT

      Russian Ravers Lose Sight After Laser Show

      (Newser) - Several partygoers at a Russian rave lost part of their sight to damage from a laser light show, Reuters reports. Dozens have appeared at Moscow hospitals for treatment of retinal burns. Loss of vision is as high as 80% and "regaining it is impossible," according to one ophthalmologist. The problem was apparently caused when lasers reflected into people's eyes off tents erected as rain shelters. "I immediately had a spot like when you stare into the sun," said one raver. More »

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      Russia  • Moscow  • dance  • eyes  • laser  • lasers  • sight impaired

  • June 2008

    • Ballroom Dancing Seeks to Step Into Olympics

      Wall Street Journal  |  Jun 7, 08 5:52 AM CDT

      Ballroom Dancing Seeks to Step Into Olympics

      (Newser) - An explosion in the popularity of ballroom dancing has got fans hoping it can quickstep its way past golf, bridge and bowling to the top of the waiting list for new Olympic sports, the Wall Street Journal reports. Olympic honchos place a lot of importance on big audiences, and the global success of Dancing With the Stars has pulled in tens of millions of viewers. More »

    • YouTube Lets Ballerinas DIY

      Wall Street Journal  |  Jun 3, 08 2:44 PM CDT

      YouTube Lets Ballerinas DIY

      (Newser) - Formal ballet is one of the most rigid education systems in art—dancers spend years doing exercises before they are even allowed to purchase pointe shoes. But some students are abandoning the hierarchy and turning to a less-stringent, modern master—YouTube. The Wall Street Journal takes a look at aspiring ballerinas who record their home practices and critique each other’s videos online. More »

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      YouTube  • dance  • teacher  • ballet  • American Ballet Theatre

  • May 2008

    • Madge Kid Wants Tour Gig

      Daily Mirror (UK)  |  May 29, 08 11:20 AM CDT

      Madge Kid Wants Tour Gig

      (Newser) - At 11, Madonna's daughter Lourdes is studying to be a chip off the ol’ block. Lourdes—nicknamed Lola—is practicing her moves at a famous London dance studio in the hopes she can join her mom on tour in the fall, the Daily Mirror reports. "Lola is the best in her dance classes and wants to perform a special dance sequence alongside Madonna” on tour, an insider said. More »

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      celebrity  • London  • Madonna  • dance  • Guy Ritchie  • Hard Candy  • Lourdes Leon  • dance class

    • Bollywood Exports Dance Craze

      Portfolio  |  May 4, 08 6:37 AM CDT

      Bollywood Exports Dance Craze

      (Newser) - Bollywood movies have long been a successful Indian export; now they've spawned another booming business, Portfolio reports: studios that promise to teach fans the dance numbers that drive the films' popularity. "Bollywood dancing is no longer an object of ridicule," says one choreographer. "It's serious business and, believe me, there's nothing funny about it." More »

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      India  • dance  • Dubai  • Bollywood  • Mumbai

  • March 2008

    • Top Reasons to Ogle DWTS

      Entertainment Weekly  |  Mar 27, 08 10:49 AM CDT

      Top Reasons to Ogle DWTS

      (Newser) - Go on, admit it: Dancing With the Stars has you glued to the tube like a nude bodysuit on a ballroom dancer. Don’t worry—Annie Barrett of Entertainment Weekly is right there with you. She shares the 15 reasons she’s a Dancing fool. Stars dancing with gusto, no matter how goofy. Campy men who get campier as they get older (ahem, Jerry Springer). Out-of-control costumes: sequins, spangles, feathers, masks! More »

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      list  • reality TV  • dance  • competition  • Dancing with the Stars  • contest  • Jerry Springer  • Mel B

    • For Britney, It's a Dance-Dance Revolution

      People  |  Mar 5, 08 2:44 PM CST

      For Britney, It's a Dance-Dance Revolution

      (Newser) - Britney Spears has become a semi-regular children's dance instructor at a North Hollywood studio—and her students love her. "Britney is nice," 5-year-old Elissa Bouganim tells People . "I want to dance with Britney all the time because it's so much fun." Elissa gave the on-the-mend pop princess a picture of Tinkerbell to show her gratitude. More »

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      children  • Britney Spears  • parents  • dance  • dance class

  • February 2008

    • Ivory Coast Crazy for Big Butts

      BBC  |  Feb 18, 08 2:20 PM CST

      Ivory Coast Crazy for Big Butts

      (Newser) - Bobaraba! It means “big bottom,” and it's a hit song and butt-shaking dance phenom sweeping the Ivory Coast, the BBC reports. In fact, some women in the west African nation are so caught up in bobaraba-mania that a black market of “bottom enhancers” has emerged, targeting those who want more junk in the trunk. More »

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      Africa  • dance  • dance music  • cosmetic treatments

  • January 2008