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'Matilda the Musical'. Photo by Dan Smith/Netflix.

Ellen Kane: Celebrating the magic of childhood through dance in ‘Matilda the Musical’

London-based choreographer Ellen Kane has an extensive resume both on stage and screen. She choreographed Legally Blonde, A Chorus Line and West Side Story in London. Most recently, she choreographed the...

Diana Byer teaching. Photo by Christopher Duggan.

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Dance Studio Owner

Shifting course but staying on mission: Diana Byer of New York Theatre Ballet

“It’s not about patting yourself on the back as a do-gooder; it’s about sharing something,” says Diana Byer, artistic director of New...

'Flesh and Bone' Executive Producer Moira Walley-Beckett and Sarah Hay. Photo courtesy of Starz network.

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Feature Articles

Actors who started as ballet dancers

Before they graced the red carpet and the big screen, they were doing their pliés and grand jetés just like you. Here,...

Charlie Ganton in 'Billy Elliot'. Photo courtesy of California Ballet.

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California Ballet and San Diego Musical Theatre collaborate on ‘Billy Elliot’

California Ballet Company and San Diego Musical Theatre are presenting Billy Elliot the Musical at the historic Spreckels Theatre this fall. Dance...

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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,...

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Chatting with Broadway Connection’s Christopher Howard of ‘An American In Paris’ Tour

The Broadway hit An American in Paris — the winner of four Tony Awards and named Best Musical by both the Drama League...

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Spotlight

What it means to be a ‘Teaching Artist’

Our teachers are the people who guide us, correct us, inspire us, mentor us, help us and, above all, educate us. Dance...

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‘Newsies’ cast member Ben Cook talks about life on tour

By Emily Yewell Volin of Dance Informa. Newsies is fresh off Broadway and touring the U.S. This Disney stage musical tells the...

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Interviews

Tapping at the Top: Ryan Kasprzak

By Chelsea Thomas of Dance Informa. On National Dance Day last month, Dance Informa sat down with dancer and choreographer Ryan Kasprzak...

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Reviews - USA

Ask the Pros – The Complete Dancer Series at Steps

Steps on Broadway, NYC November 17, 2013 By Leigh Schanfein of Dance Informa. As part of the School at Steps’ Complete Dancer...

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Dance Informa teams up with Broadway Connection!

Dance Informa has recently partnered with respected performing arts education company Broadway Connection to bring Broadway-related articles to readers. This partnership will...

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Getting the Next Gig on Broadway

By Tara Sheena in collaboration with Jennifer Jancuska. Brought to you by Broadway Connection. The process of auditioning is nerve-wracking for many...