7/11/19 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: 3T And Michael Jackson- Why

Why by 3T was written by Kenneth Babyface Edmonds and produced by Michael Jackson. This single comes from the album Brotherhood and it was released in 1996. Continue reading

7/10/19 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: No Guidance- Chris Brown Ft. Drake (Choreography by Alexander Chung)

No Guidance new music video by Chris Brown featuring Drake with choreography by renowned hip hop choreographer  Alexander Chung. Continue reading

The 7/9/19 O&A NYC DANCE:   Connor Scott – Contemporary Duet – BBC Young Dancer 2015 Grand Final Contemporary Duet

Conner Scott’s Contemporary Duet during the grand final of BBC Young Dancer 2015.

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7/9/19 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: What To The Slave Is 4th of July? James Earl Jones Recites Frederick Douglas

On July 5, 1852, in Rochester, New York, Frederick Douglas gave one of his most famous speeches, “The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro.” He was addressing the Rochester Ladies Antislavery Society. Continue reading

7/5/19 O&A NYC HEALTH AND WELLNESS WITH SIMEON PANDA: Full Power Back Routine With Blessing Awodibu And Kwame Duah

 Simeon Panda with Blessing Awodibu And Kwame Duah perform a takes no prisoners full power back routine. No wonder these guys look like 90’s comic book super heroes. Continue reading

7/5/19 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Infra – Final Duet (The Royal Ballet)

Principal dancers Edward Watson and Marianela Nuñez dance the final pas de deux in Wayne McGregor’s abstract ballet Infra, a moving exploration of emotion, set to Max Richter’s melancholic and beautiful score. Continue reading

7/4/19 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Whitney Houston – Star Spangled Banner (Live ‘Welcome Home Heroes’ 91)

Superstar Whitney Houston sings the USA National Anthem live at her special televised concert “Welcome Home Heroes With Whitney Houston” (1991).
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7/2/19 O&A NYC INSPPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: RuPaul: Dressed For Success

RuPaul, arguably the most successful drag performer of all time, and now the winner of three Outstanding Host Emmy Awards. Last week, the show also won the Emmy for Outstanding Reality Competition Program. Continue reading

7/1/19 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Benjamin Millepied’s Bach Studies with Aïden Carberry

In his latest film, a collaboration with choreographer Aïdan Carberry, choreographer and dancer Benjamin Millepied tackles the sound of music—JS Bach’s Prelude No. 1, in particular—within an earthy historical home that reflects the German composer’s own era, while the dance is injected with modern moves and gestures.
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6/30/19 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Anita Wilson- More Than Anything

Anita M. Wilson was born on June 19, 1976,[1] and also raised in East St. Louis. After a 10 year career as a backup singer for contemporary gospel songwriter/producer Donald Lawrence, Wilson recorded her first solo album, Worship Soul in 2012. Continue reading