Dance

Pete talks with square dance caller Steve Green about Roots of American Square Dance, an educational multimedia event at the Pryor Center featuring live music from renowned string band The Old 78s.

Burt Bacharach's music can be a warm blanket, and it inspired the national tour of Mark Morris Dance Group’s “The Look of Love.” Original choreography will accompany more than a dozen Bacharach songs on stage at Walton Arts Center on Wednesday, November 20. Marcy Harriell will sing those songs, and she visited the Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio to talk about singing for performance.

On today's show, we hear from an artist coming to the Fayetteville Public Library who asks, “What did you learn in school today?” Also, how you can stay safe during deer hunting season. Plus, the musical world of Burt Bacharach inspires a new production taking the stage at Walton Arts Center.

In this edition of "Reflections In Black", host Raven Cook discusses Judith Jamison who is an American dancer and choreographer.

The Dallas Black Dance Theatre is back at the Faulkner Performing Arts Center in Fayetteville on Thursday night. AnRekez Daniels and Bryan Hembree from the UA Multicultural Center came by the Carver Center for Public Radio to deliver a quick preview.

On today's show, an old dam is being renovated to be a new aquatic nature preserve. Also, progress on a Black Historic District in Fayetteville. Plus, what can happen at the University of Wonder and Imagination?

NWA Movement Hub contributes to and promotes dance in the region, co-founded by Karen Castleman and Michelle Summers. The Hub supports Flyover Contemporary Dance Company and other artistic collaborations. Both founders have a lifelong passion for dance, choreography and dance education. Early next month, the group’s inaugural Jingle Jam at the CACHE Studios in Bentonville will celebrate many forms of dance.

On today's show, a lesson in assistance animals. Also, giving dance more stages in northwest Arkansas. Plus, how a podcast-turned-game hooked our book reviewer, Pastor Clint Schnekloth.

Founding artistic director of Contra-Tiempo Ana Maria Alvarez places a high priority on involving dancers, other artists and community members in the creative process. The company is performing at Walton Arts Center tomorrow night at 8:00pm as part of the venue’s 10x10 series.

Dance Chance 3.0 will offer choreographers, dancers and audiences another chance to learn from each other. The performance is Wednesday night at 7:00 at Nadine Baum Studios in Fayetteville. Tickets, at no cost, are available to reserve now.