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The article presents the discussion on Norris' Juneteenth celebration at Harlem's Shrine Music Venue, titled "Rhythm in Blue J'ouvert Band and Drum Circle," featuring a diverse lineup of dancers, spoken word artists, and singers.

The article discusses the remarkable career of Louis Johnson, a prominent Black ballet dancer, choreographer, and director, highlighting his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a celebrated figure in the world of dance. It also delves into his significant contributions to Broadway, opera, and academia, as well as his lasting impact on the arts community.

The article focuses on the achievements of ice dancers Anaelle Kouevi and Yann Homawoo at the 2024 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, where they won the bronze medal in novice dance, marking the first time a Black team has been on the podium since 1993.

The article discusses that five African American skaters, including Anaelle Kouevi and Yann Homawoo in the novice ice dance category and junior ice dancer Kristina Bland, are set to compete at the 2024 US Figure Skating Championships in Columbus, Ohio.

The article discusses the aspirations of novice ice dancers Anaelle Kouevi and Yann Homawoo, who, after a strong performance at the U.S. Ice Dance Final, are poised to make history at the 2024 U.S. Figure Skating Championships.

The article presents the discussion on Kyle Marshall, whose company, Kyle Marshall Choreography (KMC), making the Joyce Theater premiere on November 8–12. Topics include choreographer, performer, teacher, and the artistic director of a company that sees the dancing body as a container of history; and product of a creative collaboration between them, as well as a company of talented dancers.

The article highlights the unexpected opportunity for U.S. ice dancers Kristina Bland and Matthew Sperry to represent their country at the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating in Poland. Topics include their exploration of the city during the downtime, the selection of their new programs centered around 1980s music, the challenges of balancing their university studies with skating, and their aspirations to excel in the upcoming U.S. Ice Dance Final.

An interview with Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) Artistic Director Virginia Johnson is presented, including discussions on her decision to pass the baton, the changes in audiences and perceptions of the Black ballet dancer from 1969 to 2023, and the role DTH has played in challenging stereotypes and redefining ballet. Topics include the transition of leadership, the evolution of the company, and the impact of DTH on the perception of the Black ballet dancer.

The article reports on Anaelle Kouevi and Yann Homawoo's successful start to their ice dance season, winning first place in novice ice dance at the Chesapeake Open and aiming to make history as one of the few Black ice dance teams, possibly being the first cousin team to compete together.

The article highlights the prominent roles of African American ballet dancers Calvin Royal III and Courtney Lavine in American Ballet Theatre's current season, emphasizing the company's commitment to diversity and inclusion. Royal, a principal dancer, showcases his versatility and passion in iconic Romantic ballets such as "Giselle," "Swan Lake," and "Romeo & Juliet," while Lavine captivates the audience with her mesmerizing performance as Nacha in the ballet "Like Water for Chocolate.

The article features the life and works of dancer Elvera "Baby Sanchez" Davis, the mother of entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. Elvera was born in San Juan, Puerto and started performing as a dancer when she was a teenager. Also cited are her marriage to Sammy Davis Sr., and her friendship with an African American woman named Grace Daniels.

The article offers information on the extension of the Broadway production of Ntozake Shange's "for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf," directed and choreographed by Camille A. Brown for an additional two weeks through Sunday, June 5, at Broadway's Booth Theatre (222 W. 45th Street). It also highlights Brown's energetic and inspired iteration of Shange's masterpiece.

An interview with the choreographer Camille A. Brown is presented. When asked about the production of Ntozake's play and its meaning to her, she refers to the courage given by the Ntozake Shange's choreopoem. She defines the meaning of choreopoem as the co-existence of movement and poetry. She also talks about the changes made to the 2022 production of "for colored girls" including American Sign Language (ASL) inclusion and the element of projection and sound and rhythm.

The article reviews dance performance from February to April 2023 including performance of dance firm Batsheva Dance Company at Joyce Theater, performance by dancers Joan Jonas and Eiko Otake, and performance of dance firm Atamira Dance Co. at Joyce Theater.

The author discusses the experience of seeing dance performance by the African American dancers at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and mentions legacies continued by African American dancers of Black trailblazers.

The article present an interview with Calvin Royal III, the third African American ballet dancer to rise to the rank of principal in American Ballet Theatre's 82-year-history. It further discusses leading performance in two of ballet's iconic classics, "Swan Lake" and "Romeo and Juliet;" the Black male dancers like Christopher Boatwright who performed those iconic classical ballet roles; and his inner thoughts and feelings about being a gay Black man.

In the article, the author features comedian LaWanda Page (born Alberta Peal) and her accomplishments. Also cited are Page's role in the show "Sanford and Son" starring Redd Foxx in the 1970s and 1980s, Page's birthplace of Cleveland, Ohio, and her exploits as a fire dancer that regained her the nicknames "The Bronze Goddess of Fire" and "LaWanda, the Flame Goddess."

The article reports that break dancers from around New York and beyond came together at Bronxlandia to compete in the Red Bull BC One Bronx Cypher including examines that cypher is a gathering of people dancing or making music together, often with spectators present.

The article reports that for years African dancers from all over the country and the world have come to Brooklyn's DanceAfrica over the Memorial weekend at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, affectionately known as BAM. Founded by the late, great Baba Chuck Davies in 1977, it has been a popular annual event which the community has missed for two years due to COVID.

The article focuses on the relationship between African-American ballerina Misty Copeland and her manager and publicist Gilda Squire. Topics mentioned include Copeland's history of classical ballet company American Ballet Theatre (ABT) as the first African-American principal, her performance of the classical ballets at the New York City-based New York Metropolitan Opera House and Copeland's debut at the ABT's spring season.

The article acknowledges African American ballet dancer Brooklyn Mack who is a guest artist in the American Ballet Theatre's production of the ballet "Le Corsaire" at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City on June 11-15, 2019. Topics discussed include roles played by Mack in this ballet as Ali, a slave of the lead pirate, and as the lead pirate Conrad himself, impact of Mack's performance, and his views on the significance of partnership when performing.

The article offers information on the life and career African American dancer Calvin Royal III of the American Ballet Theatre (ABT).

The article focuses on Calvin Royal III, who has been promoted as the Black male principal dancer by American Ballet Theatre (ABT). It mentions the challenges faced by Royal and the various characters portrayed by him. He shared his views over a phone interview. He confides that he did not give any thought to the possibility of promotions this season.

The article informs on "Black Dance Stories" launched on June 25 with tap dancer and choreographer Ayodele Casel for helping African American dancers in the COVID-19 pandemic.

The article informs on the launch of DTH On Demand by Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) Artistic Director Virginia Johnson. It mentions that the platform includes conversations with artists, instructional videos for children and adults, online classes for all levels that are taught by DTH alumni, faculty and company members in the advent of COVID-19 pandemic. It also mentions that DTH dancers came up with the series of programs.

The article focuses on Bronx resident Gloria Rowe who celebrated her 101 birthday during Black History Month celebration and mentions performance of dancers in the celebration.

An interview with the mother of Charlotte Nebres, the first African-American ballerina cast of New York City Ballet's production of George Balanchine's "The Nutcracker." Among the issues she discussed include her support for the dance aspirations of her daughter, her daughter's experience meeting Misty Copeland, the first Black ballerina chosen by American Ballet Theatre as principal after 75 years, and her advice to Black parents who have children who aspire careers in ballet.

The article highlights the work of dancer Masazumi Chaya and his contribution to the dance theaters. Topics discussed include his 15-year career performing with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, he studied ballet and eventually took a leap of faith and came to New York to pursue a dance career, and infusing all of his anecdotes with that same energy Chaya carried the audience on a magical mystery tour that captured memories.

The article presents views of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater dancer Linda Celeste Sims on being in the Ailey Company sharing the stage with a company of exquisite dancers. Sims is the daughter of a Nicaraguan mother and Dominican father living in the Bronx, New York City. She says each time she approaches a performance with a different mindset.

The article offers information on August to September 2019 dance performances including artistic director André M. Zachery and his Renegade Performance Group; performance of dancer Jesus Carmona; and performance of Malpaso Dance Company.

The article announces the presentation of the 2019 Chancellor's Alumni Artpreneur of the Year Awards to dance artist Camille A. Brown and choreographer Juel Lane by the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.

The article details an interview with couple Linda Celeste Sims and Glenn Allen Sims of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre of New York City. Linda talks about her relationship with her husband and the plan of having children somewhere in their early 20s. They share the bliss of having babies need not signal the end of their career. Linda also notes that dancers should not be ditched in a dance company just because they want to have a child.

The article discusses the culture of ballet dancing for the Cuban dancers and teachers in Cuba. It highlights the blend of Spanish and African cultures in ballet dancing. It also features several ballet dancers including Alicia Alonso with her brothers, teacher Fernando and choreographer Alfredo Alonso.

The article reports the dancing accomplishments of American contemporary dancer, Alicia Graf Mack and her appointment as the director at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT). Topics discussed include her professional achievements, her reaction on joining the Juillard school and comments of industry professionals about Alicia.

The article reports on the third year anniversary celebration of the Angels of Transformation Sacred Dance Group at the Mount Pisgah Baptist Church in New York City on November 11, 2017.

The article offers information on Erica Lall, an African American ballerina. Lall started her career as a competition dancer but she later told her mother about her desire to concentrate on ballet. According to the ballerina, she likes all ballets though she likes some of the parts more than the others.