When the TV show Smash premiered on NBC in 2012, musical theater fans rejoiced. During its short two seasons, it garnered a...
Dance is a calling for many, but the life of a dancer can be short lived as a result of injury, burnout,...
Watching Tai Jimenez dance was like witnessing a masterpiece come to life — each moment revealed new layers of depth and meaning....
Sprung floors, interlocking boards, precise measurements, oh my! Setting up a home studio can be full of stress and uncertainty. It’s a...
Choreographer Christopher Scott was first exposed to dance after moving to Hollywood at age 13, where he attended Hollywood High’s Performing Arts...
BODYTRAFFIC wants to get the world up and moving. Artistic Director Tina Finkelman Berkett is committed to championing contemporary dance, educating audiences...
“Dancing is bigger than the physical body. Think bigger than that….You’re dancing spirit.” – Judith Jamison (May 1943 – November 2024) Devoted...
Everyone’s dance journey comes with a uniqueness that sets them apart from their peers. For some, it was passed down from a...
From the earliest years of doing creative movement to taking the leap into dancing competitively, there is a spirit of enrichment involved....
You’ve heard it before: most people don’t move their bodies enough these days. Office workdays are long, and the television calls once...
The world caught Olympics fever again this summer, as it does every two years. But this year, breaking (what some call “breakdancing”)...
From cost to scheduling to storage, getting suitable studio space can be a true headache for dance companies that don’t own their...
Evergreen City Ballet of Renton, Washington, has been a beacon of ballet excellence for three decades, building a robust foundation rooted in...
A superb pair of pointe shoes can help you dance your best. When you find the perfect pair, it feels magical. So,...
Plagiarism reared its ugly head in the theater dance world in recent months, as Courtney Ortiz and several other choreographers discovered their...
The Sarasota Ballet, quickly growing into one of the country’s leading companies, has a particularly rich history of performing works by choreographer...
Ballet 5:8 is a female and minority-led ballet company recognized for artistic excellence, innovation and beauty. Based in Chicago, Ballet 5:8’s mission...
At a certain point in their career, many dancers get an agent — to help them book work, to advocate for them...
The world-renowned Martha Graham Dance Company has begun the second season of GRAHAM100, a three-season 100th anniversary celebration of Martha Graham and her Company’s legacy. Curated under...
When Michael Smuin created Smuin Contemporary Ballet in 1994, he had a vision of pushing the boundaries of contemporary ballet with a...
From the smallest beginnings, we can never truly know what is in store for the future. For dancers and artists alike, there...
“It’s the granddaddy of dance festivals,” says Kevin O’Hare, speaking of the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. The Royal Ballet Artistic Director waxes...