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  • Ballet Star Nayara Lopes Claims Teacher Applied Makeup to Lighten Her Skin Before Pivotal Performance

    Ballet Star Nayara Lopes Claims Teacher Applied Makeup to Lighten Her Skin Before Pivotal Performance

    One of America’s leading ballet dancers shared her truth on Thursday night, reflecting on how 14 years ago, a teacher applied makeup to lighten her skin before a crucial performance. Nayara Lopes, a principal dancer with the Philadelphia Ballet and originally from Brazil, recounted her journey to the U.S. in 2011 to audition for the esteemed Youth America Grand Prix ballet competition.

    While participating in a panel at a YAGP event in New York, Lopes stated: “My teacher, before I went on stage, she told me: ‘This is the chance of your life, everybody has spent a lot of money for you to get here… You have to get something!’” She said, “At 14 years old, that’s a lot of pressure… And she painted me white with her makeup, and she said, ‘This is the best way you’re going to get a chance.”

    Misty Copeland, who made history in 2015 as the first Black principal dancer at the American Ballet Theater, was also part of the panel. Lopes reflected on her experience, stating that she “accepted it” at the time. “Now, I think back: How can you normalize this?,” she remarked during the “Classical Ballet Pantomime: The Evolution of Choreography” event at the New York Public Library of the Performing Arts.

    “I would do anything to change my life, to help my family — but now, as a dancer, I don’t want to be the dancer that did it because she had makeup on. I want to be the dancer who’s good enough to do it as myself,” she added. Larissa Saveliev, YAGP’s founder and artistic director, told Page Six: “The moment Nayara stepped on stage her talent was obvious. YAGP saw her impeccable technique, strong training, and the artistry in her movement. Her performance spoke for itself and she won the 2011 Grand Prix Award, at YAGP Regionals in South Carolina.” 

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

    https://twitter.com/PageSix/status/1893455296191750366

  • 3 Early 2000s Dances That Had Everyone In A Chokehold

    3 Early 2000s Dances That Had Everyone In A Chokehold

    The early 2000s witnessed a creative dance revolution that had everyone in a frenzy. From the captivating music and catchy beats to the contagious choreography, this dance era had the culture in a chokehold.

    The early 2000s dances were not just for entertainment purposes, this global sensation united people of all ages and backgrounds to come together to express uniqueness. 

    DUTTY WINE

    When the Dutty Wine dance made its debut in 2006, it introduced a high-energy and provocative dance style that quickly gained popularity worldwide.

    People were amused by the daring and acrobatic moves that made the dance a staple in the dancehall community, parties, and celebrations.

    The dance pushed boundaries and expressed freedom of self-expression leaving a huge impact on this dance era’s culture.

    CRANK DAT

    When the Crank Dat dance hit the scene it ignited a worldwide phenomenon that took the world by storm. Soulja Boy released the iconic dance in 2007, and people everywhere mimicked it. From the Superman pose to the energetic “Yoooouu!” shout. 

    The dance became a viral internet sensation, with celebrities, dance crews, and even sports teams doing the dance. It still circulates the internet today with newer generations recreating the dance and skits on platforms such as TikTok and Youtube!

    AUNT JACKIE

    When the Aunt Jackie dance was released, the fun dance immediately became popular in the culture. The catchy chorus and energetic dance moves became an instant hit that brought excitement to people worldwide.

     Social media platforms such as YouTube, were flooded with videos of individuals of all ages joining in on the fun. 

    To this day, after all of these years, this dance continues to spread joy and enthusiasm throughout the culture.

    #Clique, which one of these are your favorite?

  • Top 3 Line Dances We All Know and Love

    Top 3 Line Dances We All Know and Love

    In the African-American community, Line Dances have become a pillar of the culture. It has united the community together with soulful music for generations.  

    Line Dancing has provided a sense of comfort and pride throughout time, originating overseas in Africa and the Caribbean and migrating west throughout the world with smooth footwork and swift dance moves.  

    Whether you are at a Graduation BBQ or an Anniversary party, when these tunes come on you have no choice but to get up and dance with your loved ones. 

    Cha Cha Slide

    In the late 1990s, Willie Perry Jr, better known as DJ Casper, created the dance routine we all recognize today as the Cha Cha Slide for his nephew, David Wilson, who at the time was an aerobics instructor at Bally’s Total Fitness.  

    The song began to receive a lot of attention spreading to clubs and local hot hangout spots around town and then eventually spreading throughout the globe.  

    This song became as popular as it did because it was a tune that anyone of any age could vibe to. According to The Washington Post,  

    “I think it was widely embraced because everybody could dance to it”  

    says LaDonna Tittle, a veteran radio personality, who contributed to the success of spreading awareness of the soon-to-be worldwide gem.  

    Cupid Shuffle 

    Bryson Bernard, better known as Cupid, artist of the song Cupid Shuffle tells a source at Newsone, how he got the idea to create his hit song.  

    “I was a 19-year-old Blues singer touring with the SOS Band and Lenny Williams when I recorded the song,”

    Cupid told Newsone.

    “Everywhere we would go before we’d start the show, we’d get the crowd going with a line dance. I saw how the crowd was reacting and I wanted to create a modern-day line dance.” 

    In 2007, Cupid intentionally came up with a song and dance that he felt everybody in the dance community could come together and dance to. Little did he know that it would later be honored and recognized in the White House and honored by First Lady Michelle Obama for her Let’s Move campaign. 

    Wobble  

    A dance group from Atlanta, Georgia created one of the most influential line dances in the early 2000s. Wobble was created to bring people together to have fun and stay in shape.  

    Although this song is a part of the line dance family, it is well-known as an aerobics dance that is usually paired with hip-hop music.  

    This dance has become popular with videos of fitness groups, family gatherings, and other social group events circulating throughout social media platforms creating viral moments of the song. 

  • Five Times Joie Chavis and Her Daughter Shai Moss Broke the Internet with Their Dance Moves

    Five Times Joie Chavis and Her Daughter Shai Moss Broke the Internet with Their Dance Moves

    Joie Chavis and her daughter, who she shares with Bow Wow, have won the hearts of many with their dance videos. Chavis, who started her career as a dancer, is passing down her “dance trait” to her mini-me, Shai Moss.

    The fitness advisor always shares the bonding moment with her daughter on social media, with fans giving honest feedback. Here are five times Joie Chavis and her daughter wowed the audience with their dance moves.

    Five Times Joie Chavis and Her Daughter Shai Moss Won Over Fans with Their Dance Moves

    Chavis and Shai Moss Dance to Doja Cat’s Woman

    This clip with Shai Moss was shared on Joie Chavis’ TikTok but reposted on Facebook by BET Her TV in October 2021. The duo danced to Doja Cat’s Woman, and the connection between the mother and daughter was excellent. Although mother and daughter did justice with their moves, fans were concerned about Chavis’ dress and how it was too short.

    https://www.tiktok.com/@joiechavis/video/7019816553411579141?lang=en

    Fans Love Shai Moss’s Dance Moves

    One thing about this dance in November 2022 is the serious face the mother and daughter put up while killing it. Joie Chavis posted this video on her Instagram page, and fans took a liking to Shai Moss’s face while dancing to Watch My Shoes by 3 Deep. Aside from their moves, the similar outfits they rocked also showed the connection between the duo.

    @joiechavis

    💗💗

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    Joie Chavis May End Up Being Shai Moss’s Back-Up Dancer

    Chavis might discover her destiny as a lifelong backup dancer if her daughter, Shai Moss, continues to outshine her. The mother-daughter dance duo has captivated their social media followers for several months with viral dance challenges and TikTok routines.

    Without fail, each performance leaves Chavis’s admirers astounded by the natural star quality that her daughter possesses. This was particularly evident on December 6 when the pair, dressed in sweat suits, showcased their dancing skills to T-Pain’s “Booty” remix featuring Young Cash.

    Chavis Encourages Shai Moss After a Slip-up While Dancing

    Joie Chavis, mainly active on TikTok, collaborated with her 11-year-old daughter, Shai, in another viral challenge. Their recent video, shot in their home’s bathroom, features a synchronized dance with Shai’s momentary slip-up. The mistake didn’t stop Moss from cheering up her mother. Chavis, in turn, appreciated her daughter’s enthusiastic encouragement.

    The Dancing Duo Vibe to Ariana Grande’s 34+35

    Bow Wow’s daughter and her mom, Joie Chavis, displayed their incredible mother-daughter synergy in an Instagram dance video grooving to Ariana Grande’s “34+35.” Comments ranged from praising their confidence to concerns about the song’s appropriateness for a young audience.