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The Power of Juba Dance: Rhythm Without Drums

Dance history is full of hidden stories—moments where movement became more than performance. One of the most powerful examples comes from the Juba dance, sometimes called Pattin’ Juba. Born during slavery in the United States, Juba wasn’t just about entertainment. It was rhythm without instruments, resistance through movement, and a living link between African traditions …

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What the Kennedy Center Dance Shake-Up Means for the Future of the Arts

The Kennedy Center is facing mounting turbulence. The recent departures of its Director of Dance, Jane Raleigh, and two full-time dance programming staffers mark a critical shift, but dance as an art form isn’t being wiped out. Under newly installed leadership, programming maybe shifting toward a more commercial, So You Think You Can Dance‑style direction. …