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ballet project[d] in 'Dangerous Business'. Photo by Arun Farcas.

From New Jersey to Ireland: Lauren Speirs’s ballet project[d]

Sometimes, when an opportunity is missing, you just have to create it. That’s precisely what 27-year-old Lauren Speirs did when her fiancé’s...

Margi Cole. Photo by Lisa DeShantz-Cook.

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Chicago’s The Dance COLEctive shifts structure

People, being people and thus seeking the greatest gains, have always tried to find and stick with the most effective ways of...

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A tribute to the legendary Dr. Chuck Davis

Dr. Chuck Davis (January 1, 1937 – May 14, 2017) I was not close to Dr. Chuck Davis. In fact, I only...

Movement Exchange program. Photo courtesy of Movement Exchange.

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Millennials transforming the purpose of dance through Movement Exchange

With a network of more than 20 university chapters, the nonprofit Movement Exchange is beginning to transform the use of dance around...

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Liz Lerman receives Jacob’s Pillow honor – A life of ongoing exploration

When one imagines a post-modern artist, it’s most likely that not the most social of creatures comes to mind. It’s more likely...

Larry Keigwin teaches at a previous Steps with Contemporary Masters class. Photo by Sofia Negron.

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Summer Fever at Steps on Broadway

Steps on Broadway, founded in 1979, and regarded as one of the true epicenters of New York’s professional dance community, is gearing...

Jennifer Archibald. Photo by Anders J. Larsson.

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Jennifer Archibald: Cincinnati Ballet’s new Resident Choreographer

In early April, Cincinnati Ballet Artistic Director and CEO Victoria Morgan announced that New York City-based choreographer Jennifer Archibald was the company’s...

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Hubbard Street Dance Chicago announces 40th Season

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago recently announced the main company’s 2017–18 Season, specifically all its performances in Chicago celebrating the troupe’s 40-year history....

Refuge Dance Company in 'Silver Boxes'. Photo by Jessica Silva.

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Refuge Dance Company: Using dance for social causes

Just over 10 years ago, Refuge Dance Company Founder Katherine Gant was new to the dance scene in Atlanta, Georgia. Everywhere she...

Jessica Ernest. Photo courtesy of Ernest.

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Broadway dreams come true for ‘Chicago’s’ Jessica Ernest

Imagine: One week you spend your Friday night babysitting for a little extra cash to pay for dance class, and less than...

'Dancing with the Stars: Live! - We Came to Dance'. Photo courtesy of Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

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‘Dancing with the Stars’ reveals new Junior edition

One of television’s most beloved dance shows, Dancing with the Stars, has recently revealed exciting news. The ABC network will pick up...

The 2017 Dance Against Cancer benefit. Photo by Christopher Duggan.

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7th annual Dance Against Cancer benefits American Cancer Society

This year marked the seventh anniversary of Dance Against Cancer (DAC), a benefit evening supporting the American Cancer Society. The first DAC...

iD-Dance. Photo courtesy of Ryan Jenkins.

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iD-Dance offers contemporary and street dance syllabi

Contemporary and street dance have developed a great presence in the dance world and the competitive scene. The movement of both of...

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Carolyn Dorfman D.E.P.T.H. Initiative brings dance to more communities

New Jersey’s Carolyn Dorfman Dance, whose bold and dramatic works connect life and movement, is broadening students’ dance knowledge and appreciation through...

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Periapsis Music and Dance collides two worlds

With his New York-based company Periapsis Music and Dance, pianist Jonathan Howard Katz offers a new take on a very old partnership....

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Is it safe to create a dance social media profile?

In an effort to boost self-branding, build a professional network or to simply stay informed, many young dancers continue to invade social...

Derick K. Grant, Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards and Jason Samuels Smith in Samuels Smith's 'Going the Miles' at Harlem Stage. Photo by Marc Millman, courtesy of Divine Rhythm Productions.

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Your favorite tap artists celebrate National Tap Dance Day

National Tap Dance Day is May 25, when the country celebrates the art form of tap dancing. The annual holiday was first...

'Bandstand' cast members Geoff Packard, Joey Pero, James Nathan Hopkins, Laura Osnes, Corey Cott and Brandon James Ellis. Photo by Jeremy Daniel.

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Andy Blankenbuehler’s new Broadway musical ‘Bandstand’

Andy Blankenbuehler is arguably one of today’s most versatile Broadway choreographers. His currently running productions range stylistically from virtuosic and highly technical...