Posts Tagged ‘Dance’
Ciara drops Black power music video ‘Rooted’
Ciara never fails to slay with her dance moves, not even at 9 months pregnant. The singer, who recently welcomed her third child with husband Russell Wilson, dropped her new Black power anthem “Rooted,” featuring Ester Dean on the evening of Aug. 12. Ciara announced the video on Instagram Thursday, Aug. 13, by sharing a…
Read MoreSteph Curry’s daughters slay as they dance like Beyoncé (video)
NBA player Steph Curry and Ayesha Curry’s daughter Riley has been showing off her star-like personality at basketball games and press conferences since she was a toddler. The now 8-year old now has the dance moves to match her personality. On Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, Ayesha shared a video Riley and her sister Ryan, 5,…
Read MoreSteph Curry’s daughters slay as they dance like Beyoncé (video)
NBA player Steph Curry and Ayesha Curry’s daughter Riley has been showing off her star-like personality at basketball games and press conferences since she was a toddler. The now 8-year old now has the dance moves to match her personality. On Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, Ayesha shared a video Riley and her sister Ryan, 5,…
Read MoreYoung girl slays Beyoncé’s ‘Black Is King’ choreography (video)
If you’re a Beyoncé fan, then you’ve probably already watched her new visual album, Black Is King, which premiered on Disney+ Friday, July 31, 2020. The overwhelming response to the project is a testament to the impact that she has on women and girls around the world. Many sit in awe of the imagery, the costumes,…
Read MoreMeet Yung BBQ, the infamous dancer rising to fame on social media
Tune in with rolling out for a conversation with internet sensation Yung BBQ. She’s danced her way into the hearts of many celebrities, including Diddy, Chris Brown, SZA and Teyana Taylor, all whom have either reposted her videos or called her “a breath of fresh air.” Yung BBQ’s ability to incite consistent laughter and unadulterated…
Read MoreDiddy reunites with Jennifer Lopez on Instagram Live
Diddy reunited with his ex-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez — virtually. The “On the Floor” singer — who is currently engaged to baseball player Alex Rodriguez —took part in a special Instagram Live to raise money for Direct Relief, by taking part in a dance-a-thon arranged by Diddy. In the live video, Diddy told the couple: “Hey,…
Read More‘Power’ actress Candace Maxwell discusses bold role and life after the show
Candace Maxwell is a first-generation Caribbean-American actress and dancer who was born in from Queens, New York and raised in Atlanta. She is best known for her work as Cassandra Haynes on the hit TV show “Power.” The 28-year-old was formally trained at the Maggie Flanigan Studio before landing her big role. Outside of TV…
Read MoreMeet ElectrKPrincess, producer of the 1st all-Black ballet at Harvard
La’ Toya Princess Jackson, aka ElectrKPrincess, is a writer and producer of ballets, songs, and plays. She is a ballerina in training at Ballethnic Dance Company. As the founder of LaPrincess Entertainment Group, LLC she aspired to create original works that provide a positive representation of African Americans in arts and entertainment. Jackson obtained her…
Read MoreWhy woman was jailed for twerking on moving car in traffic
A woman has been arrested for twerking. Myscellent Shelton-Cox, 23, decided to express her love for twerking by dancing on top of a Mustang car as it traveled in Nashville, Tennessee. Several people captured Shelton-Cox’s impromptu performance on video and uploaded it to social media. The video eventually went viral. According to WKRN, Shelton-Cox reportedly…
Read MoreChris Brown’s daughter Royalty shows off her dance moves (video)
Chris Brown is an extremely talented singer, dancer and performer, and it seems he’s passed on a lot of those abilities to his daughter Royalty. Aside from his strong genes, Royalty has taken on her dad’s innate ability to dance. Brown, who just wrapped his “inidiGOAT” tour, shared an adorable video on Instagram of his…
Read MoreShamiar Spann creates opportunity for content creators with new dance network
Shamiar Spann believes in defying the odds. Years ago, she decided she wanted to start her own television network, and instead of cheering her on, many of her friends and family were dumbfounded. This summer, Spann launched Dance Talk Network, and she is excited about the opportunity it will afford creatives and members of the…
Read MoreWoman jailed for twerking on the street while wearing a thong
Asia Hughes apparently had the urge to twerk on a street in broad daylight. The 27-year-old woman from Toledo, Ohio caused some drivers to become distracted as she twerked on a utility pole, according to WTOL. Hughes wore a thong that exposed her buttocks as she danced in a provocative manner. Along with dancing on…
Read MoreSkye Johnson gives a winning performance at AREA’s annual spring show
Skye Johnson — the talented 10-year-old and inspiration behind “Little Professor Skye,” the children’s book by rolling out publisher and Steed Media Group CEO Munson Steed — is a dance enthusiast who has not let her ballet slippers collect any dust. She and her fellow dancers at Atlanta’s Resource for Entertainment and Arts (AREA)…
Read MoreBeyoncé starts a new dance challenge and the Beyhive swarms
Beyoncé continues to amaze us. Last week she surprised us with her Netflix documentary Homecoming along with her live album. This time, Queen Bey used her Instagram story for the first time to announce a new dance challenge for her remix to the iconic song “Before I Let Go” by Frankie Beverly and Maze. Her rendition brings…
Read More‘Smells Like Freedom’ aims to liberate Black women
March is Women’s History Month and appropriately, Enneressa Davis has choreographed a stunning new production titled, “Smells Like Freedom.” Davis is the CEO and founder of Praize Productions Inc. An accomplished writer and producer, this theatrical assembly combines dance, spoken word, music, and visual arts, to tell stories of liberation, connecting the past and present, while moving into…
Read MoreChicago welcomes Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 60th anniversary tour
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater tour makes its Chicago run March 6-10. The tour is commemorating the ballet company’s 60th anniversary and 50th anniversary of the first performances at the Auditorium Theatre. “I am looking forward to bringing our milestone 60th anniversary season to the Auditorium Theatre, which will also mark 50 years since…
Read MoreCardi B thinks twerking empowers women
The chart-topping rap star Cardi B has launched a staunch defense of her provocative video — which also features hip-hop duo City Girls — after conservative commentator Stephanie Hamill claimed it undermined the #MeToo movement. Stephanie initially wrote: “In the Era [sic] of #MeToo how exactly does this empower women?” The controversial video features women twerking in…
Read MoreBlack student allegedly told she was ‘too dark’ to dance by White coach
Camille Sturdivant wanted to express her love for dance while being a student at Blue Valley Northwest High School in Overland Park, Kansas. However, she faced discrimination from her dance coach and fellow students because she was Black, according to a lawsuit filed by Sturdivant against Blue Valley School District in the U.S. District Court…
Read MoreWomen caught twerking on top of SUV as it drove on a busy highway
St. Louis police said a group of women broke the law by twerking on top of an SUV. The incident occurred on Jan. 15 during rush hour on Interstate 64 in St. Louis, according to KSDK. vWhile the SUV drove at a high speed on the interstate, the two unidentified women climbed out of the…
Read MoreBlack Marriott exec sues after being told to dance and called ‘Buckwheat’
For some, being the only Black worker at a job means you have to put up with a certain level of uninformed behavior. But for one sales executive for Marriott Vacations Worldwide, the office behavior he encountered was so demeaning it caused a mental health crisis and now he is suing the company. According to…
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