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Ballroom enters the convention circuit with Break the Floor

Ballroom dance is a stunning form – it requires grace, agility, partnering skills, incredible connection, finesse and precise technique. And when it’s...

Carolynn Rowland. Photo courtesy of Rowland.

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Business and Ballet with Carolynn Rowland: ‘Make it work’

No one ever said that dancing, and a life in dance, is easy. Challenges of this life include competition from other dancers...

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‘Crowdfunding’: The who, what, why, how

Money, or the lack thereof – it can be a main obstacle to art-making. Traditional methods for raising funds for projects in...

Michael Dameski - World of Dance - Season 2

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Michael Dameski: Making waves from Australia to the U.S.

No matter the age you begin to dance, there is no way of knowing just how much of an impact it will...

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Arthur Mitchell: Ballet’s African-American trailblazer

Close your eyes for a moment, and visualize a ballerina and a danseur dancing a pas de deux. Are they black? Chances...

Ezra Goh (right). Photo courtesy of Goh.

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How to be a better dance company ‘team player’

This past August, news broke that three principal dancers at New York City Ballet (NYCB) were fired for sending highly inappropriate text...

'World of Dance' Divisional Finals competitors The Lab. Photo by Trae Patton/NBC.

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‘World of Dance’ recap: World Final

The moment that everyone was waiting had finally arrived. Many talented groups had graced the World of Dance stage from the Qualifiers...

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Mike Minery jumps feet first into new role as JUMP Director

Tap innovator and New Jersey native, Mike Minery, has been a staple in the dance community since his teenage years. Not only...

Victoria Caban on 'World of Dance'. Photo by Trae Patton/NBC.

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Fall in love with dance this fall

Summer is over, and the days are already starting to get shorter. In some places, there’s a slight chill in the air....

Natsumi Sophia Bellali. Photo by Julia Discenza.

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A winding path to a life in dance: A talk with Natsumi Sophia Bellali

Life can take us on many twists and turns, guided by a sure compass of a powerful passion. For many dancers, that...

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‘World of Dance’ recap: Divisional Final

The time had come for 12 of the world’s best acts to battle it out on the World of Dance stage to...

'World of Dance' The Cut competitors S-Rank. Photo by Justin Lubin/NBC.

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‘World of Dance’ recap: The Cut round continues

The anticipation of who would make it to the Divisional Finals continued to build as the Upper Team and Junior Divisions took...

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10 inspiring dancers to follow on Instagram

Instagram can be an epic timewaster! But if you’re going to get scrolling, why not follow dancers who can inspire and motivate...

Poolside breakfast at Dance Teacher Web. Photo by DTW.

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10 years of Motivation – Dance Teacher Web Conference

The Dance Teacher Web Conference and Expo is always an exciting way to end the summer. The massive dance event geared toward...

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Paul Taylor, the practical poet of American Modern Dance – an elegy

Paul Taylor was a true giant of American modern dance, with works that displayed both simplicity and depth of understanding into the...

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Sascha Radetsky comes full circle

Sascha Radetsky shot into the national consciousness in 2000, when he played one of the charismatic yet contemplative lead roles in the...

'World of Dance' The Cut competitors The Rock Company. Photo by Trae Patton/NBC.

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‘World of Dance’ recap: First round of The Cut

The toughest round of World of Dance competition has finally arrived. Talented groups from all over the world battled through The Qualifiers,...

Celebrity Dance. Photo courtesy of Celebrity.

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Celebrity Dance welcomes Jackie Nowicki and Chaz Wolcott!

One of the country’s premier dance competition companies, Celebrity Dance, has made some exciting additions for this coming season. Two professional dancers...