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From Broadway to the sea: Shannon Lewis and ‘The Secret Silk’

Many Dance Informa readers might recognize Shannon Lewis as the “I Gotcha” girl in the original Broadway company of Fosse. With over...

Pacific Northwest Ballet Principal Dancers Lindsi Dec and Karel Cruz in Alexei Ratmansky’s 'Don Quixote'. Photo by Angela Sterling.

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What’s next for Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Karel Cruz?

“I know myself only dancing, and being a ballet dancer my whole life. What is it going to be like to transition?”...

Igal Perry. Photo courtesy of Peridance Capezio Center.

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Peridance celebrates 35 years: Dance reaching far, wide and for long

All over the world, there is just so much dance to be learned and experienced. Centralizing the study and sharing of as...

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John Heginbotham launches three-year residency with National Center for Choreography

John Heginbotham is having a good year. Having founded his company, Dance Heginbotham, in 2012, after a 14-year tenure with Mark Morris Dance...

Gabrielle Lamb. Photo by Charles Roussel.

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From classical to contemporary: Choreographer Gabrielle Lamb finds her voice

When choreographer Gabrielle Lamb was a child, she gathered classmates at her performing arts Montessori school in Savannah, Georgia, and created a...

State Street Ballet in 'Carmina Burana'. Photo by David Bazemore.

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State Street Ballet: Creating art that moves

Great things come from humble beginnings. Change and growth are two monumental things that shape the journey and pave the way to...

Aviva Gelfer-Mundl models for Discount Dance Supply

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Prix de Lausanne winner Aviva Gelfer-Mundl

Southern California dancer Aviva Gelfer-Mundl is an up-and-coming star. In addition to being awarded first place among senior women in the classical...

Saki Masuda and cast backstage during 'The King and I'. Photo courtesy of Saki.

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Finding home on the road with ‘The King and I’ cast member Saki Masuda

Saki Masuda is dreaming. Or she swears she must be, anyway. Years ago, as an aspiring dancer in Japan, just learning to...

Yuki Ozeki. Photo by Billy Bustamante Photography.

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Yuki Ozeki helps bring ‘The King and I’ to life.

Broadway Connection (BC), a performing arts education company, boasts a stellar faculty that is committed to inspiring the next generation’s love of musical...

James Whiteside. Photo courtesy of Capezio.

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ABT’s James Whiteside + Capezio = new MR ballet shoe

In an exciting collaboration, American Ballet Theatre (ABT) Principal James Whiteside and Capezio have created a new ballet shoe especially for men,...

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JoAnn M Hunter: Broadway diva dancer-turned Broadway diva choreographer

Even if you’ve had a luminous career on Broadway, jumping to the other side of the table (as a part of the...

Hivewild in 'RAFT'. Photo by Travis Emery Hackett..

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Conduits to United Communities: Katherine Maxwell and Hivewild

“The body is the medium through which we create art.” The quote above is the first thing you see when you go...

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From Australia to America: Thomas Lacey talks ‘Dance Academy’ on the big screen

Dance Academy: The Comeback was just released in American cinemas on March 2, and will be available on DVD from Cinedigm starting April...

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The mantra of Mia Michaels: The power of YOU

Dancers grow up being told to point their feet more, tuck their tailbone under and lift their chin. No matter how hard...

'Black Swan' on set with Benjamin Millepied, Natalie Portman, Kurt Froman, Christine Redpath and Darren Aronofsky. Photo by Niko Tavernise.

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Kurt Froman: Teaching ballet to the stars

In recent years, there have been a number of films, TV series and commercials with dance at the forefront. In projects like...

Derek Mitchell. Photo by Vivake Khamsingsavath.

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Derek Mitchell: “Hamilton has definitely raised the bar for me”

As choreographers, our mind is constantly flowing with ideas. We see the formations and movements we want to incorporate into our work...

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Glenn Allen Sims and Linda Celeste Sims. Photo by Andrew Eccles.

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Real-life pas de deux: Dancer couples share their love stories this Valentine’s

In many classical ballets, Broadway shows and contemporary works, there is a love story. Two characters, with passion, find each other, and...

Atlanta Ballet dancers being interviewed

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Dance Informa Video Interview Series. Episode 1: Atlanta Ballet prepares for ‘Don Quixote’

Let’s be real, we are pretty much ballet (and dance in general) nerds. We love observing class, taking class, speaking with teachers about...

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She eats, sleeps and breathes dance: Rising choreographer Erica Klein

When I was a sophomore in college, I was focused on each small task in front of me — one after the...

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Michelle West experiencing ‘A Whole New World’ on ‘Aladdin’ National Tour

Broadway Connection Teaching Artist Michelle West is currently on tour with Disney’s Broadway hit musical Aladdin. This Philadelphia-born and Delaware-raised performer resides...