Training to become a lion dancer
Crouching Lion, Hidden Dragon Fridays at 4 p.m. mark the training session for Chinatown’s oldest lion dance troupe, a group established nearly 70 years ago. These 20 to 25 performers gather at the New York Chinese Freemasons Athletic Club on Canal Street to prepare for the upcoming Lunar New Year parade. Brandon Lee, the nonprofit’s […]
Carnival Float Incident in Brazil Leaves Samba Dancer in Serious Condition
Accident Involving Samba Float at Rio Carnival Injures Several A float from the União de Marica Samba school ran over a group of people during a parade in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, resulting in injuries to at least three individuals, with one in critical condition. This year’s renowned Carnival festival is set to take […]
Irish Dance Groups Hit with Criticism After Transgender Dancer Qualifies for Women’s World Championships
Call for Policy Changes in Irish Dance Organizations Two major Irish dance organizations are under pressure to amend their policies to allow transgender athletes to compete in the women’s division, particularly after several biological males secured victories in competitions. A letter from Concerned Women for America (CWA) addressed to the Irish Dance Teachers’ Association of […]
Irish dance groups criticized after transgender dancer qualifies for women’s world championships
A public policy group focused on women’s issues is urging the governing body of Irish dance to change its regulations after a male dancer qualified for the world championships for a third consecutive year, despite previously competing as a male. “I was at the 2023 tournament where this individual won the women’s category for the […]
Dispute over Irish dance policy arises after male dancer qualifies for female World Championships
A women’s public policy group is urging Irish dance’s governing authority to revise its rules after a male dancer qualified for the world championships for the third consecutive year, despite previously competing as a male. Maggie McNeely, who oversees government communications for Concerned Women for America, recounted attending the 2023 event where a young male […]
Ex-OnlyFans dancer Kendra Bates embraces faith in Amish community living
Kendra Bates, a 33-year-old dancer and former OnlyFans model, is navigating a challenging phase of her life. Having left Los Angeles, she’s now immersing herself in an Amish community, seeking a deeper connection with her faith. Bates is one of six participants in TLC’s reality show “Suddenly Amish,” which showcases individuals leaving behind their modern […]
Southern California dancer charged with killing boyfriend and found in Mexico.
California Stripper Extradited After Alleged Murder A 23-year-old woman from California, accused of decapitating her boyfriend, has been extradited from Mexico back to the U.S. Alyssa Marie Lira was apprehended in Mexico and returned to Southern California almost five months after the alleged murder of 55-year-old Enrique Gonzalez Carvajal. The gruesome discovery of the man’s […]
Community supports iconic Broadway dancer Nat Horne, who is at risk of losing his home in NYC.
Community Supports Broadway Icon Facing Homelessness A 95-year-old trailblazer and Broadway icon is receiving a wave of support from her local community, as she faces the possibility of losing her home in Hell’s Kitchen, which she has cherished for over fifty years. Nat Horne, an original member of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, is […]
Lady Gaga stops Sydney concert after a dancer tumbles off the stage
Chaos at Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball Tour Another incident has marred Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball tour. During a concert in Sydney on Friday, the final show of the tour, she had to halt her performance after a dancer fell off the stage due to heavy rain at Accor Stadium. The 39-year-old pop icon was mid-performance […]
Pantone’s white ‘Cloud Dancer’ 2026 color ignites modern criticism
Pantone’s Controversial 2026 Color of the Year: “Cloud Dancer” Pantone’s announcement of white as its 2026 Color of the Year has sparked a gradual backlash, reminiscent of the mixed reactions to the American Eagle ad featuring Sidney Sweeney. On Thursday, Pantone introduced “Cloud Dancer,” describing it as “a symbol of calming influence in a frenzied […]