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Kana Sato. Photo courtesy of Terry Knickerbocker Studio.

Kana Sato: From dancer to movement coach

Kana Sato is an original founding member of Shen Wei Dance Arts. Sato is from Japan, and attended CalState University for dance. Upon graduation, she was offered a scholarship...

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Dance Health

Navigating layoffs: The physical, mental, emotional and more

Going hard in the studio and performing, and then weeks or months off: that’s the dance sector phenomenon of layoffs, one that...

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Tips & Advice

7 careers that dancers are cut out for

Dance can feel somewhat separate from other, more “traditional” jobs out there. But just because we choose to live our lives enjoying...

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Feature Articles

To our non-dancer friends: 10 things to know about us

When it comes to the life of a dancer, there’s a lot more to it than meets the eye. Whether it’s our...

Kim Hale. Photo by Movement in Motion Photography.

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Interviews

Kim Hale proves there’s no age limit or timeline for professional dance career

The pandemic caused many professional dancers to reflect on their careers, what they’ve accomplished and what’s next. For Kim Hale, the pandemic...

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Interviews

From dance recitals to ‘The Voice’: Cami Clune’s journey

Imagine you’re on stage and no one is in the room besides four celebrities you admire. It’s the first time you’re away...

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Dance Health

Is dance worth it?

One standard by which we can measure the merit of a pursuit is if the end goal is met. Arguably, the most...

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Interviews

Julie Diana retires from Pennsylvania Ballet

By Katherine Moore of Dance Informa. After a 21-year professional dancing career, Principal Dancer Julie Diana will retire from Pennsylvania Ballet this...

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Dance Teacher Resources

A Perennial Passion: Anabella Lenzu Unveils the Joy of Dance

“I think that to dance is to know oneself inside and out.” — Anabella Lenzu, Unveiling Motion and Emotion By Leah Gerstenlauer. More...

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Interviews

Kimberly’s got to dance!

She may have been known for years as the Pussycat Doll with the amazing flexibility and ultra-toned body, yet there is more...

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Interviews

Brian Wallenberg retires after 15 years with Atlanta Ballet

By Chelsea Thomas. Veteran company member Brian Wallenberg recently danced his last performance with Atlanta Ballet after joining as an apprentice in...