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Sport

The International Dance League is breaking in a new era for open-style dancers

Athletes & artists — For decades, being a professional dancer has almost exclusively been a background role, providing choreographed moves for musicians or sporting teams. Now, a new competition aims to put them into the spotlight, and the worldwide scene is paying attention, reports Natalie Albaran.

Written by: Natalie Albaran
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Culture

As Washington DC rapidly gentrifies, street dancers refuse to be pushed out

Song of Sons — Go-go and Beat Ya Feet are ingrained into the US capital’s fabric, but as its Black population gets displaced, their presence is increasingly under threat. Nate Langston Palmer’s ongoing project immortalises the culture.

Written by: Miss Rosen

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