Flamenco, a colorful, passionate dance with roots in Spain and gypsy culture, makes its way to the West Coast for The Los Angeles Flamenco Festival on March 15th and 16th.
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March 13th, 2018
Flamenco Fever Spreads Across the Globe
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Tags: Flamenco, Los Angeles Flamenco Festival, Spain, Spanish dance 
No Comments »February 21st, 2018
Black Panther Film Drives Dance Craze, Fashion Frenzy & Cultural Revolution
Thrilling, uplifting, action packed, larger than life… these are all adjectives often used to describe the Marvel comic book recently turned blockbuster movie smash Black Panther.
February 13th, 2018
Japanese Sapporo Snow Festival
Mardi Gras in Louisianna, Carnaval in Brazil and the Olympic Winter Games in South Korea are all major international events taking place this February. With these being some of the the world’s largest and most infamous gatherings, revelers are also partaking in other lesser known, albeit grand, celebratory displays in other parts of the world.
Posted in Dancing Around the World Tags: dancing on ice, festivals, ice sculptures, Sapporo Snow Festival No Comments »January 30th, 2018
Accrorap and Cirque Éloize bring a Touch of France to the American West
On Tuesday, February 6, 2018, UC Santa Barbara Arts and Lectures will host back to back performances by two French dance companies, both inspired by Les Americains, and highlighting America’s growing global influence in the arts.
Posted in Dancing Around the World Tags: circus performer, French dance, Hip-Hop Dance No Comments »January 9th, 2018
Taboo Korean Dance Re-emerges in the New Year
A monumental moment occurred when the Korean Broadcasting Service (KBS) ushered in the new year by airing “Joseon Beauty Pageant”, which broke ground by featuring rarely seen, traditional Korean music and dance.
December 19th, 2017
Airport Dancing : The Holiday Travel Hack You Didn’t Know About
What if you could avoid the chaos and stress of holiday travel, or at least somehow feel removed from it? Well, this is exactly what many travelers have done recently to pass the time and in some cases make it enjoyable, all by dancing at the airport!
