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5.7KFeature ArticlesNick Kenkel on Norwegian Cruise Line’s ‘Footloose’
Norwegian Creative Studios, the in-house entertainment division of Norwegian Cruise Line, recently opened its brand new production of Footloose the Musical on board...
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7.4KDance Studio OwnerPerson First, Dancer Second: Keys to developing a strong dance curriculum
It’s summer break, and amongst the pool time, cocktails and summer parties, there’s the niggling call of the new dance year fast...
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10.1KDance Studio OwnerHow to find music that won’t land you in copyright trouble
Dance and music are inextricably linked. Even during pieces set to silence, everyone’s listening to the sound of the footsteps on stage,...
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11.6KTips & AdviceDo you need an agent?
Landing a dance agent can help skyrocket your career. Think of it as having your own personal posse cheering you on and...
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8.2KFeature ArticlesBroadway twins making a difference in the dance community
Broadway stars Jacob and David Guzman have been lighting up the stage together for almost 20 years. Growing up, they did everything...
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4.9KFeature ArticlesMaking ballet class accessible and affordable: NYC $5 Community Ballet
In 2015, Mira Cook, like anyone facing a problem, could either live with it or take charge with a solution. Since moving...
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5.1KFeature ArticlesIce Dance International skates at Jacob’s Pillow: Finding flight and flow
Ice skating. We think rosy cheeks and hot cocoa, or fancy judges and sequined dresses. But something like concert dance? Maine-based Ice...
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3.3KFeature ArticlesGlobal Arts Live: New name, continuous cultural impact
Sometimes experience can be the best teacher, agrees Maure Aronson, executive director of Global Arts Live. For the second time, the institution...
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3.0KFeature ArticlesDaniel Ulbricht and Só Dança unite for new ballet shoe
Daniel Ulbricht is a principal dancer with New York City Ballet, an artistic advisor for Manhattan Youth Ballet, and the co-founding director...
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2.9KFeature ArticlesAccent Dance: Bringing culture, dance and community to New York City schools
Have you ever seen a child’s face light up, and know that they’re inspired? It’s quite a feeling. Socioeconomic challenges and cultural...
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2.6KFeature ArticlesSpotlight on ‘Generosity’: A one-woman show by Donald C. Shorter Jr.
Throwing glitter and authentic self-expression are two specialties of Donald C. Shorter Jr. and his drag persona, Francesca. Whether as a dancer,...
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2.5KFeature ArticlesSó Dança teams up to present DancerPalooza
Magic is in the air as the weather is warm and school is out. For dancers and dance teachers planning their July...
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3.4KFeature ArticlesAmerican Dance Movement announces September National Dance Day
American Dance Movement (ADM), formerly the Dizzy Feet Foundation, has announced a new date for National Dance Day, to be celebrated annually...
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3.0KReviewsAmerican Ballet Theatre’s Jane Eyre: Atmosphere and authenticity to text in the modern day
David H. Koch Theater, New York, NY. June 10, 2019. Narrative dance art holds a central challenge — how do you tell...
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3.7KReviewsDemonstrating why dance art matters: José Limón Dance Company at The Joyce
The Joyce Theater, New York, NY. May 29, 2019. There’s just something about the ephemeral magic of dance art — the way...
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5.7KFeature ArticlesHistory and future of jazz dance in ‘Transmission’ documentary
What is jazz dance? As dancers, we’ve likely either taken a jazz class or been in the audience of a jazz performance....
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4.4KReviewsIt’s not about the tricks: Abilities Dance Boston’s ‘Audacity’
March 22, 2019. Multicultural Arts Center, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Ellice Patterson started Abilities Dance Boston with a clear mission: to offer a space...
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3.3KReviewsDance in a spacial context: VLA Dance’s ‘Sand’
Fountain Street Gallery, Boston, Massachusetts. April 27, 2019. A key aspect of dance art is that it takes place in a space,...
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4.2KReviewsThe rich legacy of Shakespearean ballets: New York City Ballet in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
June 1, 2019. The David H. Koch Theater, New York, NY. In his time, William Shakespeare was a maverick innovator; he literally...
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7.4KDance Teacher ResourcesWhat should students choose? College, concert or commercial dance?
As dancers chassé toward their senior year of school, they begin to decide where dance will take them. Where will they take...
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6.6KDance HealthThe SAFE® Method: Spirals and patterns for recovery, artistry and more
Formal dance training includes much about patterns in the body: the sequential arcs of port de bras, common step sequences such as...
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4.9KFeature ArticlesKathleen Breen Combes bows farewell to Boston Ballet and begins a new act
A career in classical ballet can feel incredibly all-encompassing — from rehearsing to class to cross-training and maintenance, the work is constant....
