Interviews Archives - Page 19 of 26 - Dance Informa Magazine

Claire played by Sarah Hay, Choreographer Matthew Powell, and Ross played by Sascha Radetsky from Flesh and Bone

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‘Flesh And Bone’ Star Sarah Hay: “It Helped Me Overcome My Fears”

Dance was the only option for Sarah Hay. She fell in love with the art form very young, and around her eighth...

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SYTYCD Season 12 Winner Gaby Diaz

Another season of So You Think You Can Dance has ended, and a tap dancer has come out on top! The Fox...

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Dance Photographer Lois Greenfield

Lois Greenfield is one of the most iconic dance photographers of our time. Her innovative style has resulted in images that capture...

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Breaking it Down with SYTYCD Season 12 First Runner Up, Jana ‘JaJa’ Vankova

Season 12 of So You Think You Can Dance just wrapped on September 14. This year, there were two groups of 10 dancers...

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“Caught” Up with David Parsons

If someone were to lead a workshop on the art of choreographing, David Parsons would be a top contender. The choreographer and...

Amar Ramasar and Ashley Bouder of New York City Ballet with Joshua Beamish

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Choreographer Joshua Beamish: A Creative Force to be Reckoned With

Tracking down choreographer Joshua Beamish is like chasing a butterfly in a windstorm. One midsummer evening, he’s at the Joyce Theater for...

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Miguel Jarquin-Moreland: Alternate for Frankie Valli in ‘Jersey Boys’ Tour

Miguel Jarquin-Moreland is more than a cast member of the US tour of Jersey Boys, he’s an outspoken ambassador for the show....

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‘The Wiz’ at SummerStage

In 1975, George Faison became the first African American to win a Tony Award for Best Choreography for The Wiz, a musical...

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New ABT Principal Stella Abrera: “Dancing, at any rank, is an incredible gift”

This season at American Ballet Theatre (ABT) was particularly momentous for company dancer Stella Abrera. In May, she performed the title role...

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Young Canadian dancer Bella Klassen wins major awards

In May, Dance Informa teamed up with Dance Upon a Dream, an online dance video database for the competitive dancer. The site...

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Antoinette DiPietropolo: A Refreshing Take on the Choreographic Process

Our business is notoriously cutthroat. And it’s no secret that some of dance history’s greatest choreographers were also infamously hard on their...

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Will Burton and Nathan Madden on ‘An American in Paris’

Dance Informa journalist Allison Gupton recently caught up with two old friends, Will Burton and Nathan Madden. The trio previously attended a performing...

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Should you add circus and aerial to your arsenal?

These days, dance jobs abound on cruise ships, in movies and in Las Vegas shows, but sometimes the skills called for are...

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No Age to Artistry: Spotlight on Andrew Winghart

Most artists, by the time they’re 23, are just beginning to discern the direction in which they want to head, or path...

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How the pianist chooses music: A discussion with Patrick Gallagher

When I was younger I grew up dancing at a school that used ballet class music from CDs. The songs became intimately...

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Social Media Sensation Talia Fidra (@dancetaggi)

Talia Fidra is a 14 year old dance student who trains full time at Janine McGrath’s Classical Coaching Australia. Not only has...

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Jacob Jonas: Seeking Impact

It’s only been a little over a year since Jacob Jonas officially established his own company, Jacob Jonas The Company, but he...

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Ashley Fitzgerald talks ‘Gigi’

I first met Ashley Fitzgerald in a dance class a few years back. With brilliant golden LaDucas, perfectly curled blonde hair, and...

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Ashley Bouder Project: helping communities fall in love with dance

In 2013, New York City Ballet (NYCB) principal Ashley Bouder traveled to Cleveland to teach a series of Balanchine technique master classes...

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Can virtual dance corrections improve your technique?

While technology, social media, and the Internet have allowed for greater communication and distribution of ideas, they have also hindered personal human...