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To light up the dance floor, turn up the bass, science shows
Entertainment 3 years ago

To light up the dance floor, turn up the bass, science shows

Electronic music lovers know the drill. As soon as the DJ turns up the bass, the crowd goes wild and dances with heightened enthusiasm. But to what extent is this a conscious reaction?
Astra Roma Ballet reimagines the future with ‘Balloon!’
Art & Culture 3 years ago

Astra Roma Ballet reimagines the future with ‘Balloon!’

Robots and superheroes take a stand in Jakarta's Astra Roma Ballet performance.
After war, Syrians in Jordan find joy and jobs in dance
Art & Culture 3 years ago

After war, Syrians in Jordan find joy and jobs in dance

In Jordan’s capital city of Amman, a group of Syrian refugees performs the country’s centuries-old ‘Arada’ dance for various celebrations.
After war, Syrians in Jordan find joy and jobs in dance
People 3 years ago

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After war, Syrians in Jordan find joy and jobs in dance

Singing joyfully to beating drums, Syrian refugees who fled brutal civil war perform traditional "Arada" dances in neighboring Jordan, honoring their home culture and earning extra income.
Egypt's tanoura puts kaleidoscopic spin on dervish tradition
Art & Culture 3 years ago

Egypt's tanoura puts kaleidoscopic spin on dervish tradition

In a 500-year-old stone theatre in Cairo, two young dervishes spin ceaselessly. Slowly, then all at once, they are consumed in a flurry of vivid fabrics.
Malaysia minister says Japanese dance Bon Odori not for Muslims
Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

Malaysia minister says Japanese dance Bon Odori not for Muslims

"A study conducted by the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (JAKIM) found that the festival does have religious elements, so we advise Muslims not to participate in it," he is quoted as saying on Monday about the upcoming 46th edition of the Bon Odori Festival.
Dancing ‘old heart-throbs’ become TikTok sensation in Japan
Entertainment 3 years ago

Dancing ‘old heart-throbs’ become TikTok sensation in Japan

Showing off their awkward moves in shirts, ties and brightly colored belly warmers, four men in their 50s and 60s have become Japan's latest TikTok sensation.
In poor Lagos district, 'slum party' brings hope and life
Lifestyle 4 years ago

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In poor Lagos district, 'slum party' brings hope and life

For three years, a collective of 10 young Nigerian performers has sought to improve the lives of Orowonshoki's residents through dance.
BTS dance through UN to promote youth solutions for planet
Entertainment 4 years ago

BTS dance through UN to promote youth solutions for planet

It wasn't exactly the screaming audience BTS is accustomed to but the Korean pop sensations had another sort of world stage Monday as they addressed the United Nations.
Eko Supriyanto: revisiting and reinterpreting dance
Art & Culture 4 years ago

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Eko Supriyanto: revisiting and reinterpreting dance

An Indonesian dance veteran has experienced everything from working with Madonna to creating his own routines
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