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Russian ballet banned for 'gay propaganda' gets new life in Berlin

Russian ballet banned for 'gay propaganda' gets new life in Berlin

A ballet about the life of legendary Soviet-born dancer Rudolf Nureyev that was banned in Russia for containing "gay propaganda" will get a new lease of life in Berlin this week. "Nureyev", created by Russian film and stage director Kirill Serebrennikov, premiered in Moscow in

Bejart Ballet's iconic Bolero ignites Istanbul

Bejart Ballet's iconic Bolero ignites Istanbul

Thirty-six dancers with raised arms glide slowly forward as they encircle their prey, a lone figure on a red table in a climactic scene from Ravel's "Bolero" choreographed by Maurice Bejart. Marked by its stark staging and ritualistic intensity, the work remains one of the

Head to Head: Rap Vs Indie

Head to Head: Rap Vs Indie

Do you ever people-watch around campus and look at the students with earbuds in and wonder what they're listening to? Whether it’s music, podcasts or lo-fi whale noises, it seems like almost everyone is plugged into something. There’s no question that jamming out while

48th annual American Indian Council Powwow celebrates unity

48th annual American Indian Council Powwow celebrates unity

In the blue bleachers of the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, women lovingly braided their daughters' hair. Some used otter skin hair ties to secure the braids, while others sewed finishing touches on beaded dresses with needle and thread. Men fastened headdresses, some comprised of intricate beading, while others were adorned

Excitement builds for 2024 powwow

Excitement builds for 2024 powwow

Next weekend, the MSU community will gather in the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse for the 47th annual American Indian Council (AIC) Powwow. Each year, crowds flock to witness the dance competitions based on different traditional dances. The AIC of MSU is a non-profit, student-led organization “that works here on

Country dancing with a Barbie-pink hue

Country dancing with a Barbie-pink hue

The Rialto became a dream house from the Wild West last Thursday. Upon entering, there was a flashy photo background complete with sparkly pink fringe and pink cowboy boot-shaped balloons, pink LED lights throughout the theater and country music blasting over the speakers. Concertgoers were dressed to the nines,

Bring hip-hop dance to the MSU curriculum

Do people really not want to learn how to dance? A wealth of clubs focus on western-style swing dancing and other forms of ballroom choreography. There is nothing wrong with these different styles of dance. They have an established audience and events which offer a lot of depth; however,