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I am writing to let you know that we released 11 new titles into Dance in Video, bringing the content count to 644 works/610 hours . See details regarding all of the new titles here -- http://daiv.alexanderstreet.com/WhatsNew

*Concerto, from Three Ballets by Kenneth Macmillan, The Royal Ballet
*Elite Syncopations, from Three Ballets by Kenneth Macmillan, The Royal Ballet
*The Judas Tree, from Three Ballets by Kenneth Macmillan, Carlos Acosta, Leanne Benjamin, Edward Watson, Bennet Gartside, The Royal Ballet
*Dance Excerpts, from The Spirit of Dance: Irish Step Dancing,          Norah Dale Allen, Maureen Haley, Maureen Britell, Erin Connolly
*Irish Step Dancing (Interview), Norah Dale Allen, Maureen Haley, Maureen Britell, Erin Connolly
*Dance On with Billie Mahoney: Marcia McFee, (Interview)
*Dance On with Billie Mahoney: Charles 'Honi' Coles (Interview)
*Gil Roman and the Béjart Ballet Lausanne: Of Heart and Courage (Documentary)
*Samba on Your Feet (Documentary)
*Still Life at the Penguin Cafe, Simon Jeffes, David Bintley, The Penguin Cafe Orchestra
*The Penguin Cafe Orchestra: Documentary with Simon Jeffes

Enjoy the new content.

It's often pointed out that long ago, jazz was once dance music. It's usually a way of lamenting its current reputation as a cerebral art for seated contemplation. But nothing says music can't be for both hips and head.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/ablogsupreme/2012/04/24/151321582/modern-jazz-hasnt-forgotten-to-dance

this video may be Not suitable/safe for work (NSFW) for scantily-clad people and very brief partial nudity.

The foundations goal is pursued through a broad range of activities and programs, including concentrated research, ballet reconstructions, publications, lectures and videos, and other innovative projects.

Dancer Emily Pope-Blackman of the Tiffany Mills Company. (©Julie Lemberger 2011)

Still from the 2010 film "NY Export: Opus Jazz." (Jody Lee Lipes)

Inside this online exhibit view brief performance excerpts spanning from 1930s dance pioneers to today's most exciting artists. All recorded at Jacob's Pillow, this collection is ever-growing with many paths to explore, meaningful connections to discover, and surprises to share. Welcome.

Mezzo and crossover artist Katherine Jenkins with Mark Ballas (ABC/ADAM TAYLOR)