Dancing

Paris Cabaret Scene Mourns Moulin Rouge Icon Janet Pharaoh

Cabaret dancers, both past and present, gathered on Tuesday to bid farewell to Janet Pharaoh, the longtime creative director of the Moulin Rouge, who played a key role in revitalizing the iconic Parisian cabaret over the last 30 years. Pharaoh, who grew up in northern England, passed away suddenly last week after battling an illness. She was ...

Ice Dancing Reimagined: Papadakis and Hubbell Make History

Olympic champions Gabriella Papadakis and Madison Hubbell took to the ice at a figure skating gala in Zurich on Thursday, aiming to "push the limit" of the sport as a same-sex pair performing together. In 2022, Skate Canada became the first governing body to allow same-sex duos to compete at the national level. However, Papadakis and Hubbell are ...

South African Ballet Visionary Dada Masilo Dies at 39

The global dance community is in mourning following the sudden death of South African choreographer and dancer Dada Masilo, who passed away this weekend at the age of 39. According to a statement from her family, Masilo died unexpectedly on Sunday after a short illness, leaving the artistic world in shock and sorrow. Born in the township of ...

'L’Auberge de Noël:' A Magical Play for Christmas Time

This Christmas season, L’Auberge de Noël, produced by Les Bouffons and written and directed by Bruno Tabbal, continues the tradition of captivating audiences of all generations. With Cynthya Karam in the lead role and an exceptional cast, the show promises to immerse the audience in a world of wonder at Le Monnot theater. Both Karam and Tabbal ...

In Iran, Sadegh Booghi Dances for Freedom

A stallholder in northern Iran, who became a viral Internet sensation by showcasing unexpectedly dexterous dance moves, has encountered issues with the Islamic Republic Authorities, who disapprove of public dancing. The man, reportedly around 70, garnered tens of thousands of followers on Instagram, featuring videos of him dancing at the market in ...