Dance With Me

NRL winger Greg Marzhew is in the news over his unlikely path into professional rugby league, which reportedly began with breakdancing on the streets. An Australian report details how the New Zealand Warriors and Melbourne Storm-linked player transitioned from dance to football, a backstory fans are finding surprising and endearing.

Bruno Mars has released the official music video for his song "Dance With Me." The track is drawing heavy attention online, with millions of fans engaging through likes and shares within a short period. Listeners are praising the singer's upbeat style, and the release is quickly climbing music charts and trending lists worldwide.

La Pokop, a venue on the Strasbourg campus, is positioning itself as a new headquarters for locals with a program spanning theatre, drag shows and dance. The Strasbourg culture site Pokaa reports on the venue's ambitions to draw students and city residents alike, making it a mixed-use gathering spot for performance and nightlife.

Sacramento's Greek Festival is underway, offering traditional Greek food, live music and cultural activities to visitors in California's capital. The event, covered by local news outlet KCRA, draws the community together to celebrate Greek heritage through cuisine, dance and entertainment. It is one of the region's popular cultural gatherings, attracting families and festival-goers each year.

Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre is presenting the second Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival at the Dance Center of Columbia College. The festival showcases contemporary movement work rooted in Latinx experiences, giving Chicago audiences access to choreographers and performers from the city's Latinx dance community at a prominent downtown venue.

The Wesley Players Theatre Company is presenting a production of the classic Cole Porter musical 'Anything Goes'. The show, known for its tap dancing, nautical farce and standards like 'I Get a Kick Out of You', is being promoted to local audiences looking for affordable community theatre. Details on dates and venues are being shared through local listings.

Filipino tennis star Alex Eala surprised spectators by breaking into a dance alongside her Team Philippines teammates, drawing an enthusiastic reaction from the crowd. The moment has drawn wide attention online, with fans celebrating the team's spirit and Eala's playful side during the event.

The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is holding its International Festival, an event celebrating cultures from around the world at the Fayetteville, Arkansas garden. Local coverage, including from KNWA FOX24, highlights the gathering, which typically features food, music, dance and activities representing different international communities. The festival is drawing attention as a popular community celebration in northwest Arkansas.

Chinese-developed dancing robots have appeared on an American television show, performing choreographed dance routines that impressed viewers and judges alike. State media outlets including Xinhua and China Daily are highlighting the appearance as an example of China's advancing robotics capabilities and its growing visibility in global entertainment.

Italian singer-songwriter Eugenio Finardi is taking part in the Rai show 'Ballando con le Stelle' and has revealed how he manages to keep his routines in mind. Speaking to RaiNews, he said he turns the choreography into a song, using music as a mnemonic device to remember the steps. His remark is drawing attention as viewers follow his progress on the dance competition.

The St. Louis Salsa Bachata Congress is preparing to celebrate Afro-Latin culture through dance, drawing attention ahead of the event. Organizers are spotlighting salsa and bachata traditions rooted in African and Latin American heritage, positioning the congress as both a social dance gathering and a cultural celebration for the St. Louis community and visiting dancers.

Cuban-born triple jumper Andy Díaz is winning attention on the Italian show Ballando con le Stelle. He joked that as an athlete he thought he'd have an advantage on the dance floor, only to discover "new muscles". Italian outlets are profiling his story, including his escape from Cuba, his national record in the triple jump and his devotion to his grandmother.

Actress Melanie Walters, best known for Gavin & Stacey and a Strictly Come Dancing contestant, has spoken about how she transformed her fitness in her sixties through low-impact exercise. She says the approach helped her build lasting strength without injury risk, and her routine is drawing interest as an example of staying active later in life.

A new musical titled 'Ain't We Got Fun' is coming to a stage in Canmore, Alberta, featuring tap-dancing and classic show tunes. Local arts coverage highlights the production as a fresh addition to the town's cultural calendar. Details on dates, cast and ticketing have not been widely reported yet, but the show is drawing local attention in the mountain community.

Strictly Come Dancing is being praised for resolving what commentators are calling its Johannes Radebe problem. A Metro piece argues the show has 'miraculously' fixed the issue surrounding the professional dancer, sparking conversation among fans about how the programme handled his role and screen time this series. Viewers appear relieved that a concern raised earlier in the run has been addressed, with the story circulating widely on social media as the competition continues.

Sports dance is being highlighted as a way for middle-aged and older people to stay healthy and fit. The item promotes it as a health and fitness venue for the middle-aged and senior generations, framed around themes of health and wellbeing in Japanese.

A Chinese-made robot performed Turkey's traditional halay dance at Teknofest, the country's major technology and aviation festival, drawing cheers from onlookers. Footage of the humanoid machine mimicking the folk dance's steps and arm movements circulated widely, with commenters praising the robot's balance and coordination while noting the amusing blend of Chinese robotics and Turkish culture on display.

A free line dance fitness program is celebrating five years of keeping its local community active. Organizers offer the classes at no cost, combining dance and exercise as an accessible way for participants of varying ages and abilities to stay fit. The milestone highlights the program's lasting popularity and its role in bringing people together through regular group movement sessions.

Rama Kshirsagar performed a dance dedicated to environmental protection, according to Pioneer Daily. The performance used dance as a medium to draw attention to environmental causes. Details about the venue, date, and audience response were not provided, and it is not yet clear whether the event is part of a larger environmental campaign or a standalone performance.