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Youth Protection Advocates in Dance. Photo courtesy of YPAD.

What’s wrong with dancing sexy?

Some call it spunk and sass. Some call it hyper-sexualization. The debate over age-appropriateness in student choreography has been a hot topic...

Emily Hsu Designs. Photo courtesy of Hsu.

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Dancers who double as entrepreneurs – You can do it too!

Who run the world? Girls. Or, more specifically, dancers! Have you ever thought of starting your own business? Do you want to...

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‘Oh My Josh’: New digital series from Josh Horner

Australian Josh Horner has done it all – from stage work in ballet and Broadway, to choreographing for Disney Performing Arts program,...

Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) and Mia (Emma Stone) in LA LA LAND. Photo by Dale Robinette

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Mandy Moore: Behind the scenes of ‘La La Land’

Everyone is going gaga for La La Land. What a magical film, well deserving of the many awards it has already received....

Travis Wall's Shaping Sound. Photo courtesy of Shaping Sound.

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Travis Wall on Shaping Sound’s ‘After the Curtain’

In today’s dance world, certain important questions and uncertainties linger. What is “contemporary” – traditional modern dance, jazz, release technique/postmodern? If it’s...

Ballet Spartanburg in 'Celebrating the power of Women'. Photo by Stephen Stinson

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Ballet Spartanburg: Celebrating 50 years of excellence and the power of women

It certainly is the season to celebrate South Carolina’s Ballet Spartanburg as the company commemorates its 50th anniversary. What started out as a...

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The Arts under the New Administration

On January 20, 2017, President-elect Donald Trump became the 45th Commander in Chief. Some Americans are joyful at that fact, while others...

Photo courtesy of Groove Dance Competition.

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Should I take acro?

Choreography season is upon us, and with the flood of new ideas comes the need for something to compliment the dances being...

Niv Sheinfeld and Oren Laor’s 'Cowboy'. Photo by Gadi Dagon.

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To connect, to dialogue, to expose: A feast of Israeli dance in Atlanta

Two months ago, the city of Atlanta played host to EXPOSED, the most ambitious festival of contemporary Israeli dance ever produced in...

New York City Ballet Dancers. Photo courtesy of Joaquin De Luz.

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NYCB’s Joaquin De Luz and Dancer Fit

Sometimes, it takes a setback or a change in the norm for a true revelation to occur. Maybe a teaching opportunity makes...

Caroline Perry of the Houston Ballet Academy. Photo courtesy of Houston Ballet.

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Introducing the five Americans competing in the 2017 Prix de Lausanne

The Prix de Lausanne is widely regarded as one of the most elite ballet competitions in the world. Taking place at the...

Rachelle di Stasio models Energetiks' Crystal Tide collection

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New Year, New You: Fit and fabulous with Rachelle di Stasio

A new year is always exciting – it’s a brand new opportunity to recharge, start fresh, set some goals and get focused....

Glass House Dance. Photo by Jennica Maes.

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Glass House Dance: For a more compassionate dance world

One voice and a vision is all it takes to create change. Two strong voices and a shared vision for a more...

Ailey II's Jessica Pinkett. Photo by Kyle From an.

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Second Companies: Ailey II continues Alvin Ailey’s vision through a new generation

Dance Informa begins a new series highlighting second companies. Stay tuned for features on second companies of all different genres. Originally founded...

Champion Native American hoop dancer Nakotah LaRance in the Brooklyn Ballet's 'Brooklyn Nutcracker'. Photo by Julie Lemberger, courtesy of Brooklyn Ballet.

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Community and tradition in the ‘Brooklyn Nutcracker’

The audience at Brooklyn Ballet’s Brooklyn Nutcracker cheered when Nakotah LaRance, world-champion Native American hoop dancer and Cirque de Soleil alumnus, swirled...

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How to turbo charge your New Year’s goals: What dancers can learn from successful pros in the arts

Dancers, musicians and artists are a dedicated and driven group. We are big thinkers with lofty goals and dreams, but sometimes it...

Dallas Black Dance Theatre's De'Anthony Vaughan. Photo by Brian Guilliaux.

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New year, new attitude, new outlook: Dancer’s New Year’s resolutions

The year 2016 has come to a close, and with the new year come new aspirations for dancers and their career. There...

The Giordano Dance Chicago Family 2016-2017. Photo courtesy of Giordano.

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Nan Giordano: Carrying on a legacy of her own

There’s the classic — that which brings nostalgia and an easy smile. Then there’s the current — what some might call “contemporary”,...

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

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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...

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

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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...

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...