Dammn Baby a new video by Janet Jackson. In the video Jackson and a cadre of dancers work through an intricate, sultry routine on an empty soundstage. Continue reading
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(Repost) 2/26/21 O&A NYC DANCE EXTRA: A Conversation with George Faison- The Creative Process
By Walter Rutledge
“George Faison is one of my favorite people. Choreographer, director, performer, teacher, activist and cultural icon Faison’s story is larger than life. Throughout his five decades of artistic exploration he has maintained a keen eye, a childlike curiosity and a frolicsome sense of humor; which is reflected through his art and life. This interview was originally posted on May 6, 2016 and was filmed at the Faison Firehouse.”- W. Rutledge
Tony and Emmy Award winning choreographer George Faison will present a new work entitled Kingdom Come at the McDonald’s Gospelfest – Live at Prudential Center (25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ) on Saturday May 7th. The ensemble work is an inspiring, and uplifting ballet set to a haunting score of Jerome Olds. Throughout Faison’s career the humanistic quality of his work, and his ability to reach beyond the footlights and touch an audience has become his signature. Continue reading
4/26/16 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY- REMEMBERING PRINCE: The Beautiful Ones- Prince and Misty Copeland
Misty Copeland first came to the general public’s attention in 2009 when she appeared in Prince’s video Crimson and Clover. Then a soloist and nine year member of American Ballet Theatre, Copeland received a phone call one morning “I was asked if Prince could have my cell number…I was literally still waking up. ‘What? Prince who?'” The next day she headed to Los Angeles for the video shoot. Continue reading
4/20/16 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Funny Elevator Poo Prank
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4/6/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez COMEDY: The Staring Contest
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Nunnie & Erin have an intense stare off; watch to see who wins. Continue reading
4/6/16 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: The Greatest And Funniest Pick Up Lines EVER! 2016 Best Trolling
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Vincent Valentine brings his unique humor to video. Man study this video it instructional and should be in every guys trolling manual! Continue reading
4/6/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Busta Rhymes ft. Janet Jackson- What’s It Gonna Be?
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
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What’s It Gonna Be?! by rapper Busta Rhymes, directed by Hype Williams with guest vocals from pop singer Janet Jackson is one of the most expensive music videos of all time. The song was an international success. Continue reading
3/31/16 O&A NYC CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK THURSDAY: Paula Abdul – Opposites Attract
Opposites Attract, recorded by Paula Abdul and written and produced by Oliver Leiber, appeared on her debut album Forever Your Girl. In the music video Abdul dances with cartoon character MC Skat Kat, voiced by The Wild Pair, Bruce DeShazer and Marvin Gunn. The music video includes an intro rap performed by Romany Malco. Continue reading
3/30/16 Wildin Out Wednesday- The Legion Extraordinary Dance Season 2: Mark Of The Ox (Part One)- Episode 4
The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers, commonly called The LXD, depicts two groups of rival dancers: The Alliance of the Dark who are the villains and The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers, the heroes. Both groups discover they have superpowers referred to as “the Ra” through their dance abilities. The entire story takes place over hundreds of years, beginning in the 1920s up to the year 3000.
THE LXD SEASON 2: Mark Of The Ox- Episode 4
Jon M. Chu, created, directed and produced the series inspired by Michael Jackson’s Thriller and Smooth Criminal music videos and by the dancers he met while filming the movie Step Up 2: The Streets. He has described the show as “balletic”, “operatic”, “high quality” and a “Justice League of Dance.“
