The way we dance and move reflects who we are and where we are in history. That’s one of the reasons why choreographer Faith Jensen-Ismay thought to bring back this weekend’s “Blast From The Past: A ...
At the height of the Roaring Twenties, flappers took to the floor, arms flailing and feet kicking to a new beat: the Charleston. A century later, the dance still captivates—especially for performer, ...
This 1920 film combines freestyle, Isadora Duncan-inspired dancing with a glimpse into society life through formalized lawn dancing at what appears to be a wedding. It begins with women performing ...
Take note, jazz fans. And swing dance fans. And opera fans. And, oh yeah, ballet fans. St. Paul Ballet’s “Carmen in the 1920s” makes huge leaps in something-for-everyone crossover appeal. After all, ...
The ban on dancing and rock music in the 1984 classic movie "Footloose" sometimes seems to be a bit far-fetched. This type of ban, however, was not all that uncommon in many American towns and cities ...
The 1920s are remembered as the Roaring 20s partly for the all the crazy fads that caught on during the decade, among them flagpole sitting and playing mah-jongg. None was crazier or more challenging ...
All members of the class of 1920 who plan to attend the Junior Dance on March 3 must turn in their blanks by 8 o'clock this evening to T. H. Gammack '20, at 60 Mt. Auburn street or at the CRIMSON ...