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Communal Art as Resistance

Ari Honarvar / Yes! Magazine Jul 18, 2024 In Tijuana, Uganda and Gaza, refugees facing dispossession, displacement and constant violence find moments of solace in the art of dance. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Misty Copeland Makes History as American Ballet Theatre’s First Black Female Principal Dancer

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Jul 1, 2015 At 32, Misty Copeland has already emerged as a bona fide star of the ballet world by many measures. On Tuesday, she added a big feather to the already impressive plumage in her proverbial cap. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Story/Time

Alexis Camins / Truthdig Dec 12, 2014 "Story/Time: The Life of an Idea," by acclaimed dancer-choreographer Bill T. Jones, reads like the origin story of a superhero, in which the most intriguing parts revolve around how the superhero discovers and acquires his power. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

How Young Pakistanis Help Themselves

Nudrat Kamal / Truthdig Oct 23, 2014 Progress in the creative and performing arts in Pakistan is hindered by creeping religious fundamentalism. Nevertheless, there are artistic young people who chase their dreams. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Stampede at German Music Festival Kills 19

Staff / Truthdig Jul 25, 2010 Nineteen people were killed in a crowd panic at a free German dance music festival. Officials have launched an investigation into the deaths, which reportedly occurred after authorities repeatedly were warned about dangerous conditions. About 1.4 million people attended the event in Duisburg. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Their Own Private Gaga

Staff / Truthdig Apr 30, 2010 Shirtless gyrations? Check. All-male soldier crew in sweaty Afghanistan? Check. Fingers tracing other men's sternums? Check. Looks like a normal day for our troops in Afghanistan in this fascinating remake of Lady Gaga's "Telephone" video opera. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Re-Volt-ing Dance Could Make You Go Blind

Staff / Truthdig Dec 15, 2009 GM's new Volt may be able to drive for 40 miles without a drop of gas, but, based on the singing and dancing in this video, it's clear that the brains that bankrupted this company are still very much in charge. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Pina Bausch, 1940-2009

Staff / Truthdig Jul 1, 2009 The renowned German choreographer Pina Bausch has died The death of the artist, a revolutionary figure in dance, comes as a great loss to both the world of dance and the international arts community "Pina Bausch continually pushed the boundaries of what we call dance," said John Neumeier, director of the Hamburg Ballet "I simply cannot imagine a successor  ". Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

McCain-Obama Dance Battle

Staff / Truthdig Oct 27, 2008 OK, people, this has gone on long enough. It's time to settle this campaign once and for all, MTV straight-to-video style. Update: video fixed (for now). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bush Unable to Avoid Public Display of Dancing in Liberia

Staff / Truthdig Feb 23, 2008 It's hard to tell from this clip whether the people rushing to the stage to egg President Bush on as he attempts to enact a little rhythmic diplomacy at this recent function in Liberia are cheering for or jeering at him. We have our suspicions, though. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )