Hinton Battle, a dancer, singer, actor and choreographer who urged audiences to “Ease on Down the Road” as the Scarecrow in Broadway’s “The Wiz,” and who later won three Tony Awards ...

Learn the essential rules of a dance battle, from judging criteria to street competition formats. Perfect for beginners and pros alike. Most competitions are straight knockout battles. Some ...

Street dance battles follow their own rules, and sometimes they’re not that easy to understand. Here's a basic rundown to help you follow and understand all the elements of a competition battle.

Performances in N.Y.C. Critic’s Notebook Battle, the artistic director who brought Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater into a new century, resigned just before the company’s new City Center season.