The Root

The Story Behind the Viral ‘Boots on the Ground’ Dance Performed By Beyoncé and Michelle Obama

South Carolina native 803 Fresh created a cookout classic with his hit song, “Boots on the Ground.” The infectious track has blown up all over TikTok and has become the soundtrack to a now-viral line ...
The New York Times

What if Dance Could Save the World?

Performances in N.Y.C. CRITIC’S NOTEBOOK Over the past year, dance has shown its broader worth, from stage to film, #balletcore to music videos, TikTok tutorials to movement classes. Dancers in the ...
Black Enterprise

6 Line Dances That Serve Black Joy

Dance, for a long time, has been a key element of expression within Black culture. That aside, dancing brings people together in community to experience Black joy. One of the common types of ...
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How line dancing became cool again - from village hall to TikTok craze

For Ava Stratford-Davies, line dancing is more than just a hobby. The 16-year-old has enjoyed the country dance style since she was seven, following in the footsteps of her mum, grandmother and ...
The New York Times

What if All Dance Forms Were Considered Equal?

At the Palais Garnier, ballet met hip-hop and beyond in a glittering Cultural Olympiad presentation of Saïdo Lehlouh’s ever-evolving “Apaches.” A scene from Saïdo Lehlouh’s “Apaches” at the Palais ...