Festivals
The Azerbaijan Dance Union (AzDC) is gearing up for a series of international events, including the WADF World Championship in Artistic Ballroom Dancing, the WADF All Styles World Cup, the Baku Flow International Breakdance Championship, and the Azerbaijan Dance Festival 2025. The events are set to attract representatives from over
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Performers from the 7th China Xinjiang International Ethnic Dance Festival sprang to life, pulling eager crowds into vibrant rhythms as they staged over 50 performances across the region. The festival, running from July 20 to August 5, featured renowned art groups from eight countries, showcasing a rich mix of dance
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The 16th George Town Festival, with the theme "Connection," is set to take place from August 2nd to 10th in Malaysia. The festival will feature 50 international and Malaysian programs, including a concert by three generations of jazz musicians from Taiwan and Malaysia, and the contemporary dance production
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The 19th Belfast Mela Festival is set to kick off on Saturday, August 16, bringing a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity to the city's streets. Following a record-breaking year in 2024 that welcomed nearly 60,000 visitors, this year's nine-day cultural spectacular promises an even more
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Two Greenock dance teachers, Vikki Warnock and Katie Little, have brought a taste of Scotland to 70,000 spectators at the Basel Tattoo in Switzerland. The duo, from Stage Door Studios, spent two weeks as cast members of the world's second-largest open air tattoo, performing with a 50-strong
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The two-day celebration of arts, culture, and creativity brought together families from across the region for a weekend of free, family-friendly entertainment. The festival featured live music, theatre, storytelling, dance, circus skills, art workshops, beatboxing, and comedy, among other activities designed to spark imagination and bring people together through play
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Annie Stainer was a versatile dancer and mime artist who charmed audiences with her unique performances in the 1970s. Born in 1945 in Shaftesbury, Dorset, she began her journey into the world of dance at a young age, taking ballet lessons and later studying mime with Lindsay Kemp and Etienne
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The Plovdiv 2025 International Folklore Festival has begun in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, featuring dance ensembles from six countries, including Armenia, Italy, Paraguay, Slovakia, Ukraine, and Bulgaria. The festival, now in its 29th year, is a celebration of intangible cultural heritage, with a grand parade along the main street, followed by short
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A chance encounter at the Billingham International Folklore Festival in 1997 has led to a lifetime of love and adventure for Wendy Batby (née Harding). As a French teacher at Manor College of Technology in Hartlepool, Wendy was volunteering as an interpreter for a visiting French dance company when she
Concerts
In the sweltering heat of summer, New York City comes alive with an array of cultural events and performances that showcase the best of music, dance, and art. From comedy shows to hip-hop battles, and from concerts to exhibitions, there's something for everyone in this vibrant city. Josh
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The Amazonas Folklore Festival, held at the Povos da Amazonia Cultural Center in Manaus, came to a close with a vibrant celebration of popular culture on July 23. The event featured performances by traditional square dance groups and a national dance, culminating in performances by singer George Japa and DJ
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The 67th Amazonas Folklore Festival in Manaus, Brazil, held at the Cultural Center of the Peoples of the Amazon (CCPA), showcased traditional folk dances and indigenous representations, highlighting the state's rich cultural heritage. Five dances, including the Traditional Caipira Quadrille in the Farm of Betania and the Tikuna
