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Harper Watters in 'Cacti'. Photo by Amitava Sarkar.

Q&A with Houston Ballet’s Harper Watters

Houston Ballet Demi Soloist Harper Watters is a young force to be reckoned with. Watters is not only a beautiful ballet dancer...

Kylie Morton Berry. Photography by Richard Calmes.

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Dance Health

Treat your dancing feet this season

As dancers, our feet take a lot. Without their nuanced articulation and strength, we wouldn’t be able to dance in the captivating...

Melissa McCann's Broadway Connection Masterclass in Rochester, NY. Photo courtesy of McCann.

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Feature Articles

On the road with Melissa McCann of ‘Finding Neverland’

The Broadway musical Finding Neverland launched its first U.S. National Tour this fall after finishing a run of 565 regular performances and 33 previews...

José Mateo Ballet Theatre in 'The Nutcracker'. Photo by Gary Sloan.

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Reviews

José Mateo Ballet Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’: Beauty in elegance

The Cutler Majestic Theatre, Boston, Massachusetts. December 2, 2016. There is a certain visual pleasure in something incredibly bright and eye-catching —...

Merce Cunningham's site-specific Events, created 2007-8 at Dia:Beacon. Photo by Stephanie Berger.

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Dance your way through this Cunningham photography book

A neatly fitted box encases celebrated photographer Stephanie Berger’s new book, Merce Cunningham: Beyond the Perfect Stage (Damiani, 2016). To get to...

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Royal Academy of Dance appoints Paula Hunt as Artistic Director

The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is renowned as one of the world’s most influential dance education organizations. Its exams set standards...

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Dance Studio Owner

How To Make It Easier For You To Bring Your Team Together

One of the challenges studio owners can face is bringing the entire team together. Everyone is busy, they may have other plans. It tears...

Nancy and Allegra Romita. Photo by Jim Burger Photography.

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Dance Studio Owner

Book review: ‘Functional Awareness: Anatomy in Action for Dancers’

Book: Functional Awareness: Anatomy in Action for Dancers Authors: Nancy Romita and Allegra Romita, Oxford University Press, 2016 Nancy and Allegra Romita approach authorship...

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Reviews

‘iLuminate’ lights up imaginations

Ferst Center for the Arts, Atlanta. November 17, 2016. Have you heard of the dance show sensation iLuminate? This touring production presents...

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Feature Articles

Going on tour? Get these apps!

It’s 2016 and, let’s be honest, my phone hardly ever leaves my side. Especially while performing on tour for the past year,...

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Tips & Advice

Headshots: How to get your best pic

“There simply is no more important investment for a working artist than excellent headshots.” That’s what Broadway Dance Center’s Director of Educational...

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BellaMoxi: So much more than medals

It’s been said that the dance competition world is full of competitiveness, cattiness and flashiness, rather than artistry and personal growth. BellaMoxi,...

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Dance Teacher Resources

Costume Inspiration: Dance Costume Guide Out Now

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

Boston Ballet in Mikko Nissinen's 'The Nutcracker'. Photo by Liza Voll, courtesy of Boston Ballet.

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Reviews

Boston Ballet’s Mikko Nissinen’s ‘The Nutcracker’: Presenting the old anew

Boston Opera House, Boston, Massachusetts. Friday, November 25. Have you ever considered attending a certain dance performance, but then thought “Meh, I’ve...

Healthy eating can get you ready for audition season

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Dance Health

Start getting ready for audition season now!

For many dancers, the holidays are a tricky time. Many non-dancer friends and family don’t necessarily have to think about fueling their...

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Dance Health

How to prevent the thinking and behavior that leads to an eating disorder

We’ve seen it portrayed in movies, in literature, in art and in theater – the dancer who’s obsessed with her weight. Whether...

Class on stage at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy. Photo courtesy of the Academy.

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Feature Articles

Spend your summer at the prestigious Bolshoi Ballet Academy

Do the names Polina Semionova, Alexei Ratmansky, Natalia Osipova and Joy Womack sound familiar? How about Maya Plisetskaya and Vladimir Vasiliev? These...