Holder, a Black man with close-cropped hair wearing white pants with a billowing overlaid white skirt, is caught mid-motion, looking down over his left shoulder as he swirls the skirt in front of him with his left arm.

Remembering Multifaceted Dance Artist Christian Holder, 1949–2025

Dancer, actor, cabaret singer, raconteur, choreographer, director, writer, designer, painter, teacher, practicing Buddhist: These were some of Christian Holder’s titles. Though best known as a star of the Joffrey Ballet, he was truly a man about town.  Holder died in his home in London, England, on February 18. His death was confirmed by his friend […]

A black-and-white photo of Brown, wearing a long-sleeved unitard, on a stage hung with multiple pieces of abstract artwork. She stands in fourth position relevé, her left hand by her shoulder, her right arm hanging by her side.

Remembering Carolyn Brown, 1927–2025

On January 7, 2025, Carolyn Brown, a founding member of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, died at the age of 97. One of the great American dancers of her generation, she was an exquisite mover who commanded the stage with her powerful presence. Born Carolyn Rice on September 26, 1927, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, Brown began […]

DePrince, a Black woman wearing a black turtleneck leotard and skin-toned pointe shoes, her long braids piled atop her head, is pictured mid-jump, with her hands on her hips and her legs in a wide second position.

Dance Artists Pay Tribute to Michaela Mabinty DePrince, 1995–2024

When news broke earlier this month that ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince had passed away at age 29, the dance world reacted with shock, confusion, and profound sadness. She was so young; she had already accomplished so much in her extraordinary life, and yet her singular talent was still deepening, expanding, revealing itself. DePrince’s against-all-odds journey […]

The Osage Tribal Singers and Dancers perform onstage during the Oscars. Photo by Trae Patton, courtesy Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

The Most Memorable Dance Moments From the 2024 Academy Awards

2024 was a big year for dance at the Oscars, including a history-making performance, a heart-pumping ensemble number, and a surprise addition to the “In Memoriam” segment. We’re still rooting for a “Best Choreography” category as dance continues to be an integral part to each year’s nominated films. But until then, we still enjoy seeing […]

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