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Australian breaker Raygun retires after Olympics backlash

Rachael Gunn has quit competitive breakdancing after her unusual routine at the Paris Games went viral and generated criticism and conspiracy theories.

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Madonna’s brother, Christopher Ciccone, dies aged 63

Ciccone, a multihyphenate artist, dancer and designer was deeply intertwined with his sister’s rise in pop stardom in the 1980s. Madonna pays tribute to her brother: "We took each other’s hands and we danced through the madness of our childhood."

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Con artist's sparkly ankle monitor steals show on US TV dance series

The real life fake heiress who inspired Netflix's 'Inventing Anna' has made her debut on the US dance show, Dancing with the Stars, sporting a glittery ankle monitor.

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Sierra Leone-born US ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince dies aged 29

DePrince's story was inspiring to many. She persevered through hardship on her journey to becoming a celebrated ballet dancer.

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Edinburgh Fringe highlights: Euronews Culture's five alt show picks

We've been at the Edinburgh Fringe trawling through the shows so you don't have to. Here are Euronews Culture's five highlights from the dance, circus, and other experiences on offer this year.

Sport

Why is breakdancing not being introduced in Paralympic Games too?

As breakdancing, or breaking, is about to make its Olympic debut, the sport did not make it to the Paralympics. Some call out its exclusion, contrasting with the sport's egalitarian beginnings.

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Paris celebrates breakdancing as the sport makes its Olympic debut

The atmosphere heats up in Châtelet, a hotbed of hip-hop culture in Paris, which has prepared itself to celebrate the arrival of the dance at the Olympics.

Lifestyle

Everything you need to know about breaking, the newest Olympic sport

In a major milestone for the dance form, breaking is about to make its Olympic debut in Paris, where the world's slickest b-boys and b-girls will face off in an epic showdown.

Lifestyle

Dance troupe set to dazzle Paris Olympics with celebration of hip-hop

Set to debut at the Trocadéro Champions Park on 5 August, Merzouki’s 'Dance of the Games' will showcase a blend of martial arts, circus, and live arts, in an ode to hip-hop.

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Predicting Edinburgh Fringe's most controversial 2024 shows

Every year, a few shows set the headlines alight at the Edinburgh Fringe. Here's our pick of the 2024 shows which look like they could cause a stir...

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Edinburgh Fringe 2024 Preview: How to get around and what to see

The world’s largest performance arts festival returns to Edinburgh in August with one of its most enticing line-ups in years. As a a key platform for European talent spotting, the programme for the Fringe is famous for its eclectic mix of stand-up comedy and theatre.

Moments

Around the maypole: What it’s like to celebrate midsummer in Sweden

In 2024, Midsummer Eve falls on 21 June and there are celebrations throughout the whole weekend.

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WATCH: Europalia festival gets Brussels dancing

Around 65 dancers gathered at Brussels' Place de la Bourse for a dress rehearsal of 'Drumming' by Belgian choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker.

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Watch: The young ballet dancers reaching for the sky in Peru

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Former professional dancer Maria del Carmen Silva's ballet school is helping young girls leap over their challenges

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WATCH: Brazilian dance created by youths in Rio's favelas

Rio’s legislative assembly declared Passinho a state heritage through a law proposed by Rio state legislator Veronica Lima.

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How to celebrate International Dance Day in Europe

It’s International Dance Day on 29 April, a time to celebrate the art of movement! Here's how to celebrate in Europe and online - even if you've got two left feet.

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London to welcome its first major Taiwanese culture festival

Taiwanese culture is about to arrive in London’s Notting Hill, with the 16-day Taiwan Festival opening on Friday 12 April.

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Nuits de Fourvière 2024: Who's playing and why we're very excited

PJ Harvey, Patti Smith, LCD Soundsystem, AIR, Justice, Nile Rodgers and Idles all set the stage for what promises to be an edition for the books.

Lifestyle

Watch: This pole dancing group is helping to break taboos in Lebanon

Pole Fit Lebanon, founded by Laura Ayoub, has revolutionised pole dancing in Lebanon, expanding to six locations in under a decade and recently launching the Lebanon Pole Championship.

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Here's everything we know about Beyoncé's upcoming 'Act II' album

The megastar unveiled her follow up to 2022's "Renaissance" through an unexpected Super Bowl commercial - and now, we have a release date.