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Dancers at Broadway Dance Center. Photo by Belinda Strodder.

NYC dance studios to reopen: What to expect

After a year of lockdown, dance studios in New York City were finally given permission to reopen on March 22. Studios are...

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Finding balance and style in mind and body: Só Dança’s new fitness line

In the face of the challenges we’ve all experienced over the past year, we’ve had to adapt, rethink and overcome. That’s where...

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Stagestep launches one-step cleaner for your studio

Stagestep Flooring Solutions has announced the launch of a new disinfectant cleaning product, ProClean™ D No-Rinse. Recently approved by the EPA and effective...

BalletX dancers Francesca Forcella and Gary Jeter in Jorma Elo's 'Gran Partita' at the 2015 Vail Dance Festival. Photo by Erin Baiano.

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Vail Dance Festival returns in-person for 2021 season

The Vail Dance Festival has announced plans to return in-person for its 32nd season July 30-August 9. Under the artistic direction of Damian...

Lloyd Knight in Martha Graham's 'Circe'. Photo by Hibbard Nash Photography.

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Kaatsbaan gears up for inaugural Spring Festival

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park has curated a dynamic program of leading artists from the worlds of dance, music, poetry, sculpture and the culinary...

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Dance life in quarantine: Tamisha Guy is keeping interests broad and skills dynamic

It’s a common piece of advice for dancers: yes, the draw of stage lights can feel irresistible, but be sure to cultivate...

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Dance is our Life: Catching up with NappyTabs

Dynamic duo Napoleon and Tabitha Dumo, also known as NappyTabs, are two time Emmy winners for So You Think You Can Dance. They...

American Ballet Theatre Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie. Photo by Lauren Lancaster for The New York Times.

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American Ballet Theatre Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie to retire after 2022 season

Following three decades of leadership, Kevin McKenzie announced on March 25, that he will retire as artistic director of American Ballet Theatre...

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4 ways to celebrate National Dance Week

National Dance Foundation (NDF) began as National Dance Week in 1981. This “grass roots” movement aimed to bring greater recognition and dance...

Jasmine Jimison in Myles Thatcher's 'COLORFORMS'. Photo courtesy of San Francisco Ballet.

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San Francisco Ballet announces company roster for 2022 season

San Francisco Ballet (SF Ballet) has announced two promotions and the appointment of four apprentices for the 2022 Season. Effective July 1, SF...

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iHeartDance NYC welcomes dance stars to perform in outdoor live dance series

iHeartDance NYC, a new initiative to celebrate and support the dance artists of New York City through performance opportunities and financial relief, announces...

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Nashville Ballet: Helping teachers navigate the new demands of hybrid learning

Throughout the pandemic, Nashville Ballet has continued to adjust performances, classes and programming to ensure that audiences, dancers and ballet students can...

World Dance Movement - The International Festival. Photo by Mariagrazia Proietto.

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World Dance Movement launches international virtual dance competition

World Dance Movement – The International Dance Festival, co-founded by Tony Award-nominated, world-renowned producer/director/choreographer and master teacher Michèle Assaf, launches Fantastic World...

'Spotlight' participants receive detailed feedback during Mastery Classes. Photo courtesy of The Music Center.

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The Music Center selects 112 semifinalists for 33rd annual ‘Spotlight’ program

Following two rounds of virtual auditions, The Music Center has selected 112 of southern California’s most talented high school students as semifinalists...

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What are your options for safe dance flooring at home?

Creating an appropriate and safe dance floor at home can present a number of challenges. Your first consideration is where to locate...

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How to approach artists you want to work with

So you took a masterclass with a choreographer you adore, or saw a show you were stunned by, or you came across...

Ballet Hartford in rehearsal. Photo by Rachel Russell.

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Ballet Hartford: Led by the young, ambitious and resilient

Before the initial lockdown happened in March 2020, dancer Hannah Bush had been looking for a change. She had been freelancing in...

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Dance life in quarantine: Shani Talmor is keeping community alive

“I didn’t overthink it. I’m a person of feeling and energy; I just go for it,” shares Shani Talmor, describing how she...

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The Church hosted Martha Graham Dance Company as the first artists in residency

The Church, a new artist residency, exhibition space and creative center in the village of Sag Harbor, recently hosted the Martha Graham...

Photo courtesy of Arthur Aviles Typical Theatre.

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Dance/NYC and Gibney publish digital toolkit ‘Reopening Dance in NYC’

Dance/NYC and Gibney have launched Reopening Dance in NYC (reopening.dance.nyc), a digital toolkit that aims to support the planning process that the dance industry faces...

Smuin artists Brennan Wall and Terez Dean. Photo by Chris Hardy.

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Smuin Contemporary Ballet unveils original works by company artists

Smuin Contemporary Ballet continues its inspiring tradition of encouraging company dancers to explore their creativity in its Choreography Showcase, an opportunity for audiences to...