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High school dance teams from across Minnesota brought their A-game to the state championships, with fans and coaches creating an electric atmosphere of support. West central Minnesota teams competed in both jazz and high kick divisions, proving small towns have big spirit.
A Wisconsin high school dance team just claimed a national championship they didn't see coming. Little Chute High School's squad beat teams from across the country to become the 2026 NDA National Kick Champions.
Bentonville High School's Golden Tamers made history as the first Arkansas dance team to win a national championship. The team brought home the D-1 Large Varsity High Kick title from Orlando, sending their entire state into celebration mode.
Three UCLA basketball stars celebrated their first-ever NCAA championship with a choreographed dance to Tate McRae that brought fans to their feet. The victory dance capped off a dominant 79-51 win over South Carolina and a historic moment 46 years in the making.
Married figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates claimed silver for Team USA in ice dance at the 2026 Winter Olympics, capping over a decade of partnership on the ice. The couple's emotional performance brought them within striking distance of gold in Milan.
The Lake Park High School Lancettes from Roselle, Illinois, just claimed their second straight state dance championship and their fifth title overall. The team has now made 14 consecutive appearances at the state competition, building one of the most impressive records in Illinois high school dance. #
Three American speedskaters claimed silver at the 2026 Milan Olympics, earning their second Olympic medal together as a team. The trio set a world record just months ago and showed the power of teamwork over individual strength.
Over a thousand people filled a Newport Beach athletic field to shatter a Guinness World Record while celebrating a local dance tradition born nearly a century ago. The joyful event connected generations through the Balboa swing dance that once packed the area's historic ballrooms.
Hundreds of young Australians are trading screens for cowboy boots as line dancing surges across South Australia. What started with six students now fills venues weekly, creating friendships and romances along the way.
Shrey Panchal went from hiding backstage to performing Lavani, a traditional Indian folk dance, in full saree on center stage. His journey is breaking gender barriers in classical Marathi dance.
A six-day Chennai exhibition transforms classical Indian dance into visual art, celebrating movement through paintings, photographs, and collage. Twenty-one artists from India and Malaysia capture the grace of Odissi in a multimedia tribute.
Gold medalist Jack Hughes opened up about his team's genuine support for the U.S. women's hockey team after backlash over a presidential joke. His heartfelt response reveals a powerful story of unity between the teams that went unnoticed.
A pioneering dance school founded in 1964 is proving that honoring tradition doesn't mean freezing it in time. The Natya Institute of Kathak and Choreography has trained thousands of dancers across 50 countries while reimagining classical Indian dance as a living, evolving art form.
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The oldest professional dance troupe in America just marked a century of transforming how we move and express emotion through dance. Martha Graham's revolutionary approach created an entirely new art form that still captivates audiences worldwide.
A UK dance program is putting young performers from 25 towns onto major stages without requiring formal training. The National Youth Dance Company proves talent doesn't need expensive credentials to shine.
The legendary Martha Graham Dance Company is bringing modern dance back to Mexico City's iconic Palacio de Bellas Artes this October after nearly half a century away. The homecoming celebrates both the company's centennial and Mexico's profound influence on Graham's revolutionary art.
Viral choreographer Sean Bankhead brought his hit "On My Mama" dance to the TED stage, proving that choreography doesn't just reflect Black culture—it actively shapes it. His performance showed how dance moves travel from studios to living rooms, creating connection across generations.
After Trinity Rodman scored for the US Women's National Team against Chile, she got head coach Emma Hayes to join her signature "Sexy Dexy" celebration on the sideline. The joyful moment captured the team spirit thriving under Hayes' leadership.
Laura Della Pasqua walked into her first dance class with a cane just six months after a massive stroke. A decade later, the 50+ dance program transformed her mobility and gave her a community of women celebrating life through movement.
When Team USA won its first men's hockey gold medal in 46 years, the players made sure Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were part of the celebration. The team carried Johnny's jersey on the ice and invited his young children to join the team photo in Milan.
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