Right now countless artists are using their talent to express their frustrations about the world's injustice. DJ Olivia Dope reimagined Janet's iconic dance video for Pleasure Principle to become a protest against police violence in the United States.
"I just want to be another bright light for a dim period to be Black in America," Dope told For Harriet. "I want to celebrate how great we are day in and day out regardless of the devastating pains we endure throughout our lives."
Almost 30 years after the original video's initial release, Dope's intensity is palpable.
"I hope everyone enjoys this project as much as I loved creating it," she said.
Dancers from the Chicago Multicultural Dance Center showed off their unique dance style that pairs ballet en pointe and hip hop on Good Morning America on Tuesday.
The style's creator Homer Hanz Bryant calls it "Hiplet," and he says he crafted it to remain relevant with younger dancers.
He told GMA "In order to stay relevant with young people, you have to do what they’re doing now." So he encourages his classically trained dancers, most of whom are Black, to dance with more fluid movement in toe shoes. He posts short videos to his Instagram account with music snippets from Megan Trainor and Jason Derulo.
We've been bopping to Beyoncé's "Formation" since it was released in September, but this Afro-beat remix by DJ Puto takes it to another level. The new beat paired with the ill choreography by Kara Janelle makes for an irresistible combination. Watch and try to sit still.
Memphis, TN native, Kyndall Harris, is fulfilling her dreams at a very young age. The 12-year-old has been touring with Janet Jackson as a backup dancer on her Unbreakable World Tour, News Channel 3 reports. Kyndall is an internet sensation, whose made some high-profile tv appearances.
"Hit the Quan" by iHeart Memphis is the newest dance craze to sweep the nation. The dance is so popular that news anchors from Memphis' Action News 5 are doing it!
Malinda Williams, a teacher at Baldwin Hills Elementary School in Los Angeles, choreographs incredible dance routines for her students to classic songs. After posting a video to her Facebook of her young students performing in a Motown Revue she put on, the third, fourth, and fifth grade teacher has been receiving a lot of positive attention.
It looks like we're going to be seeing much more of Miss Jackon. Janet released her new single last week and will soon embark on a highly anticipated comeback tour.
Dwana Smallwood was a premier dancer for the Alvin Ailey company for 12 years. It led to opportunities to dance around the world and eventually a slot performing in an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show. That performance ignited a new passion for teaching for the dancer, considered one of modern dancing's best, and helped both build and realize a dream for Smallwood.
12-year-old Kyndall Harris is a natural born star. The energetic young dancer recently put her own spin on Silento's "Watch Me" and we're loving how she personalized the dance craze!
Today, millions of people around the United States and abroad celebrate one of our most legendry and visionary Civil Rights leaders, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Although Dr. King's words and influence have had a lasting impact on the social and cultural fabric of our country since his untimely death in 1968, it is clear that we have not yet fully realized his "dream" of America being a country where liberty, justice, and equality are realities for all of its citizens.
6-year-old Princess choreographed this dance that she and her dad, Ani, performed together. It's wonderful to see the talents of kids being nurtured early.
Famed choreographer Laura Miller choreographed this duet beautifully to Sam Smith's hit single "Stay With Me." Princess Mecca Romero and Chris Stanley perfectly capture the song's intimacy in their movement.
Little Zaya Crossley has a natural gift, and thankfully her mom, Shannon, has the ability to nurture it. Baby Zaya stars in this beautiful interpretive dance to Sia's "Chandelier." Zaya actually choreographed the dance, and the women follow her steps effortlessly.
Misty Copeland is the author of a new children's book, "Firebird" wherein she guides a young aspiring ballerina to follow her dreams. She spoke with NPR about the inspiration behind her book, and why she continues to fight hard to make history in the world elite ballet world.
Choreographer Chloe Arnold creates breathtaking tap routines to contemporary songs for her troop of Syncopated Ladies. Last week clever take on "Single Ladies" was shared by King B herself. Now Chloe's back with another Beyoncé-inspired routine. This time she and the girls are rocking out to ***Flawless".
" wherein she guides a young aspiring ballerina to follow her dreams. She spoke with NPR about the inspiration behind her book, and why she continues to fight hard to make history in the world elite ballet world.
