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134InterviewsEvergreen City Ballet steps into a new era with Artistic Director Maximiliano Guerra
Evergreen City Ballet of Renton, Washington, has been a beacon of ballet excellence for three decades, building a robust foundation rooted in...
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141Feature ArticlesPotential, tenacity and composure: Your guide to success when auditioning for The Royal Ballet School in London
Every year, dancers from all over the world dream of successfully auditioning and attending The Royal Ballet School in London, following in...
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221Feature ArticlesChoreographic copyright: When a labor of love is stolen
Plagiarism reared its ugly head in the theater dance world in recent months, as Courtney Ortiz and several other choreographers discovered their...
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273Feature ArticlesDancing in a second company but not feeling like a runner-up: DCDC2’s Fara Ling Shu Sean
The word “second” can have negative connotations – not first, not the best, runner-up, almost there. But it can also mean being...
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349Tips & AdviceElevate your pointe work: Improve your technique with advice from master teachers
Every ballet dancer wants flawless pointe work. Great pointe technique can get you noticed and make you stand out at a summer...
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345Feature ArticlesTrain with The Royal Ballet School anytime, anywhere
Have you ever wanted to get a glimpse into The Royal Ballet School and experience world-class training at its finest? Well, now...
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388Feature ArticlesMavis Staines to retire as Artistic Director of the National Ballet School after 35 years of Leadership
Mavis Staines, Artistic Director of the internationally acclaimed Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) since 1989, will be retiring from the role in...
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549Feature ArticlesDancing and ‘DREAM’ing: 10 Years of National Dance Institute’s DREAM Project
Picture this: a dance studio full of children moving and creating. You may not have expected it, but some of them are...
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2.6KDance HealthBallet and fitness – and friends – merge in Grace & Form Studio
It all started with a bag of Hello Kitty candy. When Saskia Gregson-Williams moved to Los Angeles from the UK, and was...
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306Feature ArticlesRoyal Academy of Dance announces fundraising campaign to support young dancers taking exams
Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) has launched a new fundraising campaign to provide financial support for young dancers taking RAD exams across...
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388InterviewsGrowing 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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552Feature ArticlesArtistic Dance Exchange: Helping dancers soar to new heights, personally and professionally
With a multitude of dance competitions and conventions for dancers to choose from, why should you join Artistic Dance Exchange (ADE)? What...
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844InterviewsA newfound responsibility: NYCB promotes Gilbert Bolden III and Davide Riccardo
Few things are more exciting to dancers than receiving a promotion in the ranks of a company. While many dancers get the...
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917Tips & AdviceAchieving en pointe perfection: Dance tips for adults
Pointe is a significant milestone in the life of any ballet dancer, marking their accomplishment in training. The typical image that comes...
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1.4KFeature ArticlesKana 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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672Dance Studio OwnerCPYB: Furthering ballet training while breaking the stigma around male dancers
It is no secret that just as houses are built on a foundation, dancers are built from a unique foundation as well. With rigorous...
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440Feature ArticlesCanada’s National Ballet School announces 2023-24 audition tour dates
Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) is gearing up for its annual national audition tour, meeting Canada’s talented and passionate young dancers. The...
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595InterviewsFinding balance as busy dancing sisters: A talk with the Quiner Sisters
“Sisters, sisters…” sang Vera-Ellen and Rosemary Clooney in the holiday classic White Christmas (is it in your head now?). The song describes...
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539Feature ArticlesWhere Prix winners go after winning gold, with So Dancer Daniel Ayala
Back in 2020, Dance Informa talked with Columbian ballet dancer Daniel Ayala about top U.S. pre-professional training programs and the scholarships he received to… well… just about all of them....
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569Feature ArticlesAvant Chamber Ballet launches new free training
Avant Chamber Ballet (ACB) has announced a new extension of “First Steps,” its free outreach classes now for dancers up to age...
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1.0KFeature ArticlesForty years of Peridance with Igal Perry
Peridance Center in New York celebrated 40 years in operation with its Legacy Festival this past April. “The whole idea is the...
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570Feature ArticlesTo 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...
