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Published
September 14, 2024

Ballerina Michaela DePrince, whose career inspired many after she was born into war, dies at 29

DePrince was adopted by an American couple and by age 17 she had been featured in a documentary film and had performed on the TV show 'Dancing With the Stars.'
Published
August 13, 2024

From the Chocolate Church: African music and dance group a unique fusion of styles
Published
August 10, 2024

Cringy moves and a white b-girl’s durag prompt questions about Olympic breaking’s authenticity

From the Australian b-girl with the meme-worthy “kangaroo” dance move to the silver-medal winning Lithuanian in a durag, breaking’s Olympic debut had a few moments that raised questions.
Published
July 29, 2024

Portlanders frustrated by online fees are buying concert tickets straight from the box office

There's an open secret spreading around the city: Tickets at some of the largest venues are cheaper if you buy them in person.
Published
July 22, 2024

Hogfish’s summer show is part opera, part dance party

Poulenc based his 1945 opera on the 1917 surrealist play 'The Breasts of Tiresias.'

Published
July 10, 2024

Contra dance enthusiasts bring new energy to traditional form

In the years since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down all dances, the state scene has been experiencing a renaissance.
Published
June 14, 2024

Maine State Ballet presents performance curated by dancers themselves
Published
May 22, 2024

From the Chocolate Church: New ballet plays on theme of personality disorders
Published
April 29, 2024

Dancer’s show a tribute to her ‘soulmate,’ renowned mime Tony Montanaro

Karen Montanaro will perform her one-woman show Saturday in Freeport to honor her late husband and the life they had together.
Published
March 13, 2024

Maine State Ballet to see whether the shoe fits

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