London's Pointe Black ballet school aims to break racial barriers
The iconic image of a ballet dancer remains light-skinned, even though the artform has expanded globally.
Sun Oct 29 2023
Lizzo sued by former dancers, accused of creating hostile work environment
In the lawsuit, the dancers claimed they were coerced into touching nude performers at an Amsterdam strip club in late February.
Wed Aug 02 2023
Britney Spears makes musical comeback with Elton John duet
'Hold Me Closer' ends Spears six-year musical drought and shares its DNA with John's song that revitalized his own career in the early 90s.
Fri Aug 26 2022
Giant video screen falls on boyband Mirror dancers at Hong Kong concert
A huge video panel fell on the stage during the concert crushing one performer and trapping others.
Fri Jul 29 2022
Brazil readies first carnival since COVID
Shimmying to throbbing samba beats, thousands of dancers in sequin-studded costumes are expected to reclaim the "Sambadrome".
Thu Apr 21 2022
Kyiv City Ballet become exiles overnight in Paris
Having arrived in France just a day before war broke out back home, Kyiv City Ballet dancers suddenly became exiles overnight.
Sun Mar 13 2022
Cambodian lion dancers cling to craft amid COVID pandemic
The Cambodian Chinese Association estimates there are about eight troupes in Phnom Penh, but Gnuon worries that number may shrink.
Mon Jan 31 2022
JKKN director, dancer plead not guilty to submitting false claim
The director and a dancer of the Pahang JKKN were charged in the Kuantan Sessions Court today on a charge of submitting false claims amounting to RM9,920, two years ago.
Thu Jan 20 2022
Shanghai wheelchair dancers find their groove
National wheelchair-dancing champion hopes her story can help change perceptions of the disabled in China.
Sun Dec 12 2021
16 local breaking dancers eyeing slots to Paris 2024
Sixteen dancers will compete in Malaysia's first Breaking E-Battle national championship on Sunday, for a chance to represent the country at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Fri Oct 01 2021
36 M'sian Indian classical dancers break national, international records dancing non stop
36 Malaysians danced on a relay basis, covering a variety of devotional songs and cumulatively logged a total running time of 35 hours.
Thu Jun 24 2021
From kitchen to stage: Royal Ballet dancers prepare for reopening
After five months, the Royal Ballet welcomes back audiences to the Royal Opera House on Tuesday with "21st Century Choreographers".
Tue May 18 2021
French stunt school's 'badass' women snapped up by film industry
Valeriane Michelini trained as a dancer before opting to tap into the growing demand for stuntwomen.
Fri May 07 2021
'Try anything': Japan's silver-haired cheer-dancing squad
With members ages 60 to 89, they're no ordinary squad.
Wed May 05 2021
Malaysia's gravity-defying lion dancers brought down to earth by pandemic
The traditional Chinese lion dance has long been part of the festivities in the southeast Asian nation.
Tue Feb 09 2021
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024