Columbia University Archives - Dance Informa Magazine

Alicia Graf Mack teaching a ballet class to first year dancers. Photo courtesy of The Juilliard School.

Growing and blooming with ‘Spring Dances’ and beyond: A talk with Alicia Graf Mack

There’s something spring to how a dance work comes to life. Buds pop as something gels and a choreographer exclaims “yes, that’s...

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Interviews

Tapping into the holidays: Chloe Arnold on ‘Spirited’

Spirited is a new Christmas movie starring Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds and Octavia Spencer, choreographed by Chloe Arnold of the Syncopated Ladies....

Dancer Emily Anton also has a healing-arts practice, so must file two Schedule Cs with her return, says accountant Vito Sclafani. Photo by Joseph Zummo.

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Tips & Advice

Tax Time Tips for Dancers

April 15 is right around the corner, and many of you may be eyeing that bulging file of receipts with dread –...

'Tap World'. Photo courtesy of 'Tap World'.

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Feature Articles

‘Tap World’: Stories of international tap dancers on film

If you thought tap dance is a dying art form, Tap World will prove you wrong. A feature-length documentary film produced by...

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Reviews

Intermezzo Dance Company presents ‘From Myth to Philosophy’

Miller Theatre, Columbia University, NYC January 17, 2015 By Leigh Schanfein of Dance Informa. On a cold winter night in the beautiful...

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Feature Articles

Columbia Ballet Collaborative combines best of both worlds

By Laura Di Orio of Dance Informa. Many dancers face the dilemma: college education or dance career? Dance may be something about...

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Dance Health

Dancer Injuries: What to Do if the Worst Happens to You

By Leah Gerstenlauer. Dance is a powerful drug. At best, it inspires adventurous bravery and euphoria, propelling artists to achieve incredible physical...