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American Ballet Theatre announces five-year residency at Segerstrom Center

American Ballet Theatre (ABT), America’s National Ballet Company®, has been named a resident company of Segerstrom Center for the Arts, marking a...
Mr. Brian Foley teaching. Photo courtesy of Foley. Mr. Brian Foley teaching. Photo courtesy of Foley.
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Dance Studio Owner

Excellence in the craft of teaching dance: Mr. and Mrs. Foley

A student’s eyes pop as they have an “ah-ha” moment, or they smile big when accomplishing something they’ve struggled with or when...
Monsters of Hip Hop. Photo by Ramon Grande, courtesy of Monsters of Hip Hop and Amplified Productions. Monsters of Hip Hop. Photo by Ramon Grande, courtesy of Monsters of Hip Hop and Amplified Productions.
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Monsters of Hip Hop: Entering a new era with the same heart

At 18 years old, Ivan Koumaev faced a pivotal decision: perform as a cast member in Monsters of Hip Hop’s annual show...
Isabella Lown's dancers at the 2026 A.C.E. Awards. Isabella Lown's dancers at the 2026 A.C.E. Awards.
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Isabella Lown is London-bound after standout A.C.E. Awards performance

Sometimes, not placing in a competition can lead to an opportunity you never knew you were competing for. For Los Angeles-based choreographer...
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CUNY Dance Initiative presents ‘Stories of War in Honor of Veterans Day’

The CUNY Dance Initiative (CDI) will present Exit12 Dance Company’s Stories of War in Honor of Veterans Day at the Gerald W....
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Vibrant new voices join Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre

Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre welcomes three new dancers for the 2026–27 season: Caleb Ballantine, Justice Jackson and Amari Snead, each bringing diverse...
Jenelle Manzi. Photo by Nelson Huang. Jenelle Manzi. Photo by Nelson Huang.
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Dance Health

A path that feels aligned: Jenelle Manzi leaves the stage for Get Golden

This past June, New York City Ballet (NYCB) dancer Jenelle Manzi took her final bow during the company’s tour in Saratoga Springs. Throughout...
Brooke Gilmour, winner of the 2026 A.C.E. Awards. Photo courtesy of Gilmour. Brooke Gilmour, winner of the 2026 A.C.E. Awards. Photo courtesy of Gilmour.
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Leading up to this moment: Brooke Gilmour wins 2026 A.C.E. Awards

The prestigious A.C.E. Awards choreographic competition celebrates bold, innovative voices in dance, with a coveted $15,000 grand prize. Held on August 15,...
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater announces 2026 holiday season at NY City Center

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, New York City Center’s Principal Dance Company, returns to the theater’s mainstage December 2, 2026 through January...
Kitty Lunn and Alison Cook-Beatty in Cook-Beatty's 'Touched by Fire.' Photo by Russell Haydn. Kitty Lunn and Alison Cook-Beatty in Cook-Beatty's 'Touched by Fire.' Photo by Russell Haydn.
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Kitty Lunn: Dancer, choreographer, advocate, trailblazer

Kitty Lunn, dancer, choreographer, artistic director and tireless advocate for disability rights, passed away on August 18, 2026, at age 76. Her...
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Herman Cornejo and James Whiteside to take their final bows with ABT

American Ballet Theatre (ABT) has announced that Principal Dancers James Whiteside and Herman Cornejo will conclude their performing careers with the Company...
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Winifred Haun & Dancers announces 2026-27 season with world premieres, new Chicago works and more

Award-winning contemporary dance company Winifred Haun & Dancers (WH&D) has announced its 2026–27 performance season, featuring world premieres, returning repertory, new work...

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Tomiko Magario teaching pre-pointe at Logrea Dance Academy. Photo courtesy of Magario. Tomiko Magario teaching pre-pointe at Logrea Dance Academy. Photo courtesy of Magario.
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Dance Health

Pre-pointe: Give your students a leg up on pointe work

Young children use training wheels for bicycles. Adolescents get smaller-sized playing fields for soccer. Those baby steps assist growing bodies. In the...
Onco-Ballet™ in performance. Photo by Bianca Muniz. Onco-Ballet™ in performance. Photo by Bianca Muniz.
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Dance Health

Onco-Ballet™: The healing joy of dance

Anna Wassman-Cox was a professional ballerina who exited the stage career because of injury. She was diagnosed with breast cancer at 25...
Photo courtesy of the International Museum of Dance. Photo courtesy of the International Museum of Dance.
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The past, present, future of the International Museum of Dance

Walk with me for a moment, dear reader, and imagine. You enter a museum designed for moving bodies, and it is like...

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