James Brown, The Godfather of Soul, once said, “Get up off of that thing. Dance and you’ll feel better.” And although that sentiment is more about the mindset adjustment felt when you lose yourself on ...

Junior World Champion Photo Album . Here are 25 must-see moments from their champion announcement! Re-watch their winning ...

Reid's quartet makes music that seems inspired by a variety of sources, ranging from modern dance to children's games. Her latest album is one of her most compelling.

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A whole lot of soul is the goal every time Giordano Dance Chicago commands the stage. The award-winning, Chicago-based jazz dance company even has its own technique: the Giordano Technique, which is ...

Alto saxophonist Charles McPherson has a reputation as one of the last true followers of the bebop tradition but this release shows that his talents stretch beyond that. The music consists of scores ...

Join host and choreographer Frank Soares for a 20-minute jazz dance workout, joined by Lilian Gonzalez and Suzie Elias. Get ready to channel your inner Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, or Avril Lavigne with ...

Khadifa Wong’s fascinating documentary Uprooted traces the origins of an artform and the cultural bias that robbed great practitioners of recognition The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will ...

A Holocaust survivor who helped revolutionize the dance world in Philadelphia is now sharing his story in a powerful new memoir. Shimon Braun, founder of the legendary Waves Jazz Dance Company, is ...

She was already an accomplished jazz bandleader when she began releasing pop albums for Elektra in 1978. A new best-of compilation looks back at her major-label career. By Giovanni Russonello The ...