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DTSBDC at the National Portrait Gallery. Photo by Jeff Malet.

Fostering intercultural understanding through dance – 3 dance diplomacy models

Just about no one will deny that our world feels incredibly divided right now. Geo-political and intercultural tensions can seem to rise...

Patricia Williams in the kitchen. Photo courtesy of 10 Chairs NYC.

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Three acts and counting: Former dancer fulfills new dreams in the kitchen

Ten chairs, five flavorful courses, a little sparkling wine and one… ballet dancer? That’s the distinctive recipe behind 10 Chairs NYC, the...

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Iconic dance spaces around the world: Palais Garnier

Dance, in its myriad forms, is the creative connection that artists and performers strive to forge with an audience. But just as...

Addison Ector in Dwight Rhoden's 'Star Dust'. Photo by Hagos Rush.

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Complexions Contemporary Ballet delights in Dwight Rhoden’s David Bowie ballet

The Joyce Theater, New York, New York. November 21, 2017. This is a beautiful company. It’s not necessarily diverse in the usual...

Cast of 'What's Going On'. Photo by Jonathan Hsu Photography and Video.

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Vincent E. Thomas’ ‘What’s Going On’: What actions will we take?

Dance Place, Washington, D.C. November 18, 2017 Dance Place, a much-beloved part of the D.C. area dance scene, was buzzing with excitement...

Callie Chapman's 'SCALE'. Photo by Mickey West.

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Callie Chapman’s dance-theater work ‘SCALE’ is innovative and visually astounding

Studio at 550, Cambridge, Massachusetts. October 27, 2017. “Ballet is woman,” said George Balanchine. Yet as he proclaimed this, at the helm...

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Coming together through dance: Joanie Block and Dancers’ ‘Emerge’

Green Street Studio Theatre, Cambridge, Massachusetts. October 14, 2017. Long-standing conflicts between prominent groups of people are more than what we can...

Daniel White in 'Salt Water'. Photo by Joe Goldman.

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Abanar Dance Company presents Abe Abraham’s dance film ‘Salt Water’

On November 6, Abanar Dance Company presented the premiere screening of Salt Water, a dance film directed and choreographed by Abe Abraham. The...

Paulo Arrais and Irlan Silva in Wayne McGregor's 'Obsidian Tear'. Photo by Rosalie O'Connor, courtesy of Boston Ballet.

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Boston Ballet’s ‘Obsidian Tear’: Dancing away from the pack

Boston Opera House, Boston, Massachusetts. November 3, 2017. The tension between the will of the individual and that of the group is...

Anna Bass and Monica Bill Barnes in 'One Night Only'. Photo by Joan Marcus.

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Monica Bill Barnes & Company giving it their all for ‘One Night Only’

Get out the dressing robes, prepare the confetti, don your best slacks and feather headdresses; you’ve got a show to do. And...

Cat Cogliandro. Photo courtesy of Celebrity Dance.

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7 hottest dance convention teachers of the 2017-18 season

Heading to a convention can be such a valuable opportunity for growing dancers. You can take tons of classes from just about...

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Costume Guide Out Now: Inspiration for Your Recital

It’s time to get inspired and excited for your next recital, so start looking at costume choices! This season there are so...

Daniel Ulbricht and Danielle Diniz. Photo by Helena Hines.

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Dynamic dancer duo: Daniel Ulbricht and Danielle Diniz

He’s a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet; she’s a musical theater performer in the busy audition-gig-audition-gig circuit. But together,...