St Patricks Parade

2010-03-17T12:18:59Z

Children with the Parents and Students Irish Dancing and Music Association of Woodside, Queens, perform a traditional Irish dance as they march up Fifth Ave during the 249th St. Patrick's Day parade, Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Buddhist founder Siddhartha inspires Paris Opera ballet

2010-03-18T00:16:17Z

<div><p>Siddhartha's spiritual journey from powerful prince to supreme Buddha comes alive at the Paris Opera this week when France's top contemporary choreographer Angelin Preljocaj creates a new ballet "where dance gives spirit to the body."</p><p>Thursday's global premiere of "Siddharta" (the French title) by the choreographer born of Albanian parents will be a rare e...

"The Bachelor" and "Dancing with the Stars" at Disney World in Florida

2010-03-13T15:32:55Z

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - MARCH 13: In this handout image provided by Disney, ABC's "The Bachelor" star Jake Pavelka (second from left) poses with his fiancee Vienna Girard...

What is Hula

2010-03-13T13:56:51Z

If you?ve ever been to Hawaii, chances are you?re familiar with hula dancing. A staple of Hawaiian culture, Hula is a traditional form of music and dancing. This traditional Hawaiian music and dancing style is used to express praise and communicate genealogy and mythology. According to Hawaiian legend, the original hula dance was performed by a god or goddess, making the dance sacred to Hawaiian culture. It has been traditionally danced by both men ...

shannen doherty

2010-03-12T18:01:37Z

Shannen Doherty at the Coral Beach Cantina with Dancing With The Stars Partner, Mark Ballas (Red Work Out Jacket and glasses) Malibu California - 11.03.10

Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance" Season 7 Auditions

2010-03-10T10:34:43Z

DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance" host Cat Deeley during Season 7 Auditions March 10, 2010 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/NEW YORK - MARCH 08: Suzanne Vega attends the Women's Project Women Of Achievement awards at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater on March 8, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Shannen Doherty new contestant on 'Dancing with the Stars' shopping at Armani Exchange on Robertson Boulevard Los Angeles, California - 04.03.10

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life outside arrivals

2010-03-05T19:03:12Z

Kate Gosselin with her 'Dancing with the Stars' partner Tony Dovolani Premiere of Discovery Channel's 'Life' at Alice Tully Hall, Kate Gosselin with her 'Dancing with the Stars' partner Tony Dovolani Premiere of Discovery Channel's 'Life' at Alice Tully Hall, Kate Gosselin seen arriving at a dance studio in Midtown. New York City, USA - 04.03.10

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Ideas For a Valentine?s Day Party

2010-02-22T13:48:19Z

In November, we have our Thanksgiving celebrations. Then in December we have our holiday parties followed by New Year?s bashes. After January 1, the dull season begins. It seems to me that Valentine?s Day is not as big of a deal as it use to be. But, I think that in needs to be rekindled. Think about it. There are no major celebrations in the year until the 4th of July. Valentine?s Day is that little oasis in the middle of winter that gets us through until summer vacation. It shouldn?t be ove...

Cunningham Dance Co. embarking on final world tour

2010-02-22T14:13:15Z

<div id="subtitle">Merce Cunningham Dance Company embarking on 2-year world tour; final performance in NYC</div><div><p>The Merce (MURHS) Cunningham Dance Company is embarking on a final world tour honoring the artistic achievements of its late founder. It will disband after a 2011 New Year's ...

Dancers with Oscar dreams audition for big show

2010-02-22T15:12:01Z

<div id="subtitle">Dancing for the Stars: Hundreds of dancers audition for chance to perform at the Oscars</div><div><p>Lined up in sweats and leotards, hundreds of sinewy dancers wait with paper numbers pinned to their chests and a singular hope within. Under gray, rainy skies, in dance shoes and bare feet, they've come to an open audition at a place called Center Staging with one...

Underdog Hollins wins 'Strictly Come Dancing' crown

2010-02-23T13:29:55Z

<div><p>Television presenter Chris Hollins won the final of BBC television's "Strictly Come Dancing" on Saturday, in a shock win over actor Ricky Whittle.</p><p>The sports reporter beat off the hot favourite to win t...

Lovely Ballet Inspired Wedding Details

2010-02-23T14:26:22Z

A wedding is a wonderful excuse to indulge your love of all things graceful and beautiful. What could capture those ideals better than the art of ballet? These are some of the loveliest ballet inspired wedding details to get you started.<br><br>One of the first steps in planning any wedding is to decide on a color scheme. Pale ballet pink is a wonderful color for a wedding. Pair it with a soft ivory for a delicate and feminine effect. If you wish to add a bit more ...

Costume exhibition celebrates Diaghilev's passion

2010-02-23T15:59:58Z

<div><p>Legendary impresario Serge Diaghilev is associated above all with the Ballets Russes, but his first love was music and it was opera that he initially brought to Paris.</p><p>In 1908, a year before the dance company stormed the French capital, he mounted a dazzling production of Mussorgsky's "Boris Godunov" at the Paris in 1909, they were an overnight sensation and changed the course of ballet history.</p><p>A century later, a host of events are being mounted across Europe to celebrate the nomadic company which dragged dance into the 20th century, particularly in Paris and

Donny Osmond's 'Stars' partner goes to Broadway

2010-02-24T00:32:41Z

<div id="subtitle">Kym Johnson, Donny Osmond's 'Stars' partner, makes her Broadway debut</div><div><p>Donny Osmond may have been the celebrity winner on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars," but his professional danc...

Donny Osmond calls "Dancing" victory a career high

2010-02-24T00:53:51Z

<div><p>LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Dancing With The Stars" champion Donny Osmond on Wednesday ranked his win on the television show at the top of his career achievements, saying his entire body hurts after weeks of gruelin...

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