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Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Dada Masilo, Who Fused Ballet With African Dance, Dies at 39 by Isabella Kwai

Ms. Masilo, a South African dancer and choreographer, was known as a fearless creative who brought African dance styles to traditional pieces like “Swan Lake.”

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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’ Gets a Folk-Musical Makeover by Isabella Kwai

The decade-spanning story of a man aging in reverse comes to the West End, transformed into a thoughtful fable opening on the English coast.

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Friday, July 26, 2024

Scandal Hits U.K.’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing,’ the Original ‘Dancing With the Stars’ by Isabella Kwai

The BBC said it would add chaperones to rehearsals after allegations of abusive behavior at a hugely popular dance show that inspired international versions.

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

The Enduring Appeal of ‘Wagatha,’ Now on Stage and Screen by Isabella Kwai

A dramatization of the trial between the wives of two soccer stars is returning to the West End in London, joining TV shows, podcasts and documentaries about the high-profile spat.

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