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Misty Copeland speaks out after Timothée Chalamet's ballet and opera comments
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (66+ words) Misty Copeland, the first Black female principal dancer for the American Ballet Theater, said Timoth'e Chalamet "wouldn't be an actor and have the opportunities he has as a movie star if it weren't for opera and ballet and their relevance…...
Ballet star pushes back on actor’s “no one cares” remark
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (484+ words) A leading figure in the ballet world is speaking out after an actor recently dismissed ballet and opera as art forms "no one cares" about. During a panel discussion, the dancer said performers should uplift all creative disciplines rather than…...
The Sacramento Ballet presents its newest show— VISIONS
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (17+ words) The Sacramento Ballet presents its newest show" VISIONS'CBS News The Sacramento Ballet presents its newest show" VISIONS...
Misty Copeland says Timothée Chalamet "wouldn't be an actor" if not for ballet, opera
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (289+ words) March 12, 2026 / 1:00 PM EDT / CBS News Ballerina Misty Copeland says actor Timoth'e Chalamet "wouldn't be an actor and have the opportunities he has as a movie star" if it were not for ballet or opera. The first Black female principal dancer…...
Tap dancing great Brenda Bufalino reflects on her career and the evolution of the art form
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (45+ words) American tap dancer Brenda Bufalino talks to CBS News chief medical correspondent Jon LaPook about the many ebbs and flows of the art form and reflects on her career. Tap dancing great Brenda Bufalino reflects on her career and the…...
Tap dancer Michelle Dorrance on Brenda Bufalino's impact and preserving her life's work
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (27+ words) Tap dancer Michelle Dorrance on Brenda Bufalino's impact and preserving her life's work'CBS News Tap dancer Michelle Dorrance on Brenda Bufalino's impact and preserving her life's work...
Tap dancing legends help preserve their work for future generations
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (39+ words) A major effort is underway to preserve tap dancing artistry for future generations with help from two of the greatest tap dancers of all time. Dr. Jon LaPook reports. Tap dancing legends help preserve their work for future generations...
At 76, Atlanta ballet dancer proves it's never too late to start
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (389+ words) March 9, 2026 / 7:31 AM EDT / CBS Atlanta Keiko Guest says she never let a late start at her life's passion for ballet knock her off her feet." Guest didn't start taking lessons until she was 20 years old. She's still dancing at 76. "When…...
Dance provides safe space for special education students
1+ week, 5+ day ago (17+ words) Dance provides safe space for special education students'CBS News Dance provides safe space for special education students...
Cobb County high school gives hundreds of special education students a dance to remember
1+ week, 5+ day ago (278+ words) March 3, 2026 / 7:11 PM EST / CBS Atlanta In Cobb County, special education students across the district came together on Tuesday for a dance to remember." Parents say the Special Education Dance gives their kids an outlet outside of the classroom. Around 500 students…...