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154Feature ArticlesThe humble legend who graced us: A tribute to Judith Jamison
“Dancing is bigger than the physical body. Think bigger than that….You’re dancing spirit.” – Judith Jamison (May 1943 – November 2024) Devoted...
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313Feature ArticlesCelebrate Black History Month with dance
February is Black History Month, a time to honor the contributions of and pay tribute to the generations of African Americans who...
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1.1KInterviewsTapping 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....
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2.2KFeature ArticlesLife with Ann Reinking: Stories by Deb McWaters, Part 4
Dance Informa continues its series on stories about Ann Reinking, written by colleague and friend Debra McWaters. Chapter 6: The Valentine’s Baby There...
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8.6KFeature ArticlesLife with Ann Reinking: Stories by Deb McWaters, Part 3
Dance Informa continues its series on stories about Ann Reinking, written by colleague and friend Debra McWaters. Chapter 5: We got by with...
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2.8KFeature ArticlesThree stories of triumph coming to one: Finding family through dance
A true treasure of a life in dance can be the communities we find along the way. We find these communities through...
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3.3KFeature ArticlesThe Tap Rebels: Making a staple in the southeast
From contemporary to ballet, there is no shortage of professional companies with the mission of spreading artistry to communities around the U.S....
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6.1KFeature ArticlesTap dance artist Ayodele Casel shows that it’s never too late
We’ve heard it before — “I’m too old to start dancing.” Yet accomplished dance artists like Ayodele Casel show us that it’s...
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4.7KFeature Articles‘World of Dance’ recap: The Duels continue
The fight for survival continued as more groups took to the World of Dance stage in hopes of securing their spot in...
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3.6KFeature ArticlesFifth Annual So Flo Tap Fest: Creating one big tap family
It’s America’s historic artform. It is one that comes from various cultural backgrounds and that blends rhythms and beats to ultimately make...
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6.1KInterviewsAll about tap with Justin Boccitto
Some dancers nowadays don’t feel like tap needs to be part of their repertoire. The traditional trifecta of “tap, jazz and ballet”...
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9.5KFeature ArticlesYour favorite tap artists celebrate National Tap Dance Day
National Tap Dance Day is May 25, when the country celebrates the art form of tap dancing. The annual holiday was first...
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30.3KInterviewsJames Kinney: A musical theatre choreographer all his own
In New York’s premiere dance studios, you’ve got to have both a stellar resume and a codified class in order to score...
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8.9KTop StoriesArthur Duncan: The ‘Entertainer’s Entertainer’
One thing can be made clear for Arthur Duncan: he was born to dance. As a well-known show business legacy, Duncan has...
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14.3KFeature ArticlesHow I fell in love with Baryshnikov
Once upon a time, before YouTube, there was a thing called VHS. It was one of the only ways for people like...
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7.9K1Feature ArticlesBroadway Theatre Project: Summer Intensive at Sea
If musical theatre dancers are looking for a place to develop their craft, learn from the best and perform as if they’re...
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9.1KInterviewsTapping 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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7.6KTop StoriesAyodele Casel reflects on her career in tap
“I am a hoofer, I value life, I believe in love, I’m surrounded by greatness.” – Ayodele Casel. By Winston Morrison. It only...
