With its Appalachian history, clog dancing has been part of American culture for many generations. Although clog dancing was formed from multiple cultures such as Welsh, Cherokee, English, German, and African forms of movement, it remains a mainstay in American dance culture to this day. Tap dancing, which was heavily inspired by clog dancing, is … Read more
Italian people are known for talking with their hands, but some are more fluent with their gestures than others! In a video shared by TikToker @guiseppe_matilde, a preschooler named Matilde is ranting to her mother about a recent injustice. As she adorably complains in Italian, she complements her words with the Italian “finger purse,” a … Read more
It was clear that the four boys were having some trouble with their voices, even though they did their best to keep up with the song. But it wasn’t until the young boy in the vest was put in the spotlight that the audience lost it in laughter. His voice was so low compared to … Read more
Have you ever participated in a dance recital? If not, I’m sure you’ve at least sat through a few performances involving some kind of dance routine (especially if you have children, or a significant other that’s truly into dancing). Given that you’ve attended, it’s safe to say that you know how dance professionals can put … Read more
If you’ve ever seen Valentin Chmerkovskiy perform, you’ll know that he is among the greatest dancers in the world. You may have seen the Ukrainian-American professional dancer on Dancing With the Stars If you’ve ever seen Valentin Chmerkovskiy perform, you’ll know that he is among the greatest dancers in the world. You may have seen … Read more
There aren’t many things as cute as a toddler dancing along to music. When mom Kaylan began playing music in her home, her daughter started to dance. At just 12 months old, Sadie Raye used the kitchen floor and turned it into a dance floor. Kaylan started to record Sadie as she danced in … Read more
Chances are that you have heard the popular phrase, “Dance like no one is watching”. It’s good advice on many levels, reminding each of us to enjoy the act of dancing (or anything else in life) without considering the judgment of others. If you’re like me, when you are in a group you may be … Read more
In a large city, it’s difficult to predict what you might see on any given day. You may have a normal day where everything goes smoothly. Your transit is on time, and nothing of any note happens. But, you could also see something that you’ve never seen before—an unforgettable moment that you witnessed in person. … Read more
So many special moments take place during each stop of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, but there’s one ongoing tradition in particular that has her get especially close to fans. Or rather, close to one fan in particular. This interaction takes place when she performs “22,” during which she gives the hat she’s wearing to the … Read more
We all have those words that we absolutely despise… moist, phlegm, and chunky seem to be popular ones. (Or unpopular, depending on how you see it.) And while hearing or saying them certainly might cause some to shudder or feel a sense of uneasiness, most people are able to get over it without launching into … Read more