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Ballet 5:8's 'Butterfly'. Photo by Lana Kozol.

Ballet 5:8: Cultivating meaningful conversations through dance

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...

Choreographer Aszure Barton. Photo by Graeme Mitchell.

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Feature Articles

Boston Conservatory Dance Division announces partnership with Aszure Barton

Renowned Canadian-American choreographer and artistic director Aszure Barton will partner with Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s Dance Division for a two-week artist residency...

Yue Yin Dance Company. Photo by Whitney Browne.

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YY Dance Company presents the world premiere of ‘NOWHERE’

YY Dance Company (YYDC) presents the world premiere of NOWHERE, the latest production by acclaimed Chinese American choreographer Yue Yin, on June...

Emily Wohl and Kidd Pivot. Photo by Michael Slobodian.

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Tips & Advice

How to navigate your European audition tour: Part I – Emily Wohl

Many American dancers dream of dancing and living in Europe. The culture is rich, the arts are more supported, and dance jobs...

Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye. Photo by Jana Carson.

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Interviews

Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye shares his vision for Oklahoma City Ballet

Despite his temporary title of Acting Artistic Director since the beginning of this year, and his previous role as Rehearsal Director during...

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Simone Stevens: Small-town girl, shining bright in the windy city

Simone Stevens, a new member of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, is one to watch. Originally from Stone Mountain, Georgia, her journey to...

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago in 'A Tale of Two' by Rena Butler. Film still courtesy Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.

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Reviews

The clarity of a surrealistic mirror: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago in Rena Butler’s ‘A Tale of Two’

Released October 2020.Accessible through hubbardstreetdance.com. It’s commonly said — “art is a mirror”, reflecting ourselves and our world back at us so...

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Rena Butler: Where body and spirit converge

You know when a Zoom call turns into a heart-to-heart that you didn’t know you needed? Well, that’s what happened when Dance...

Erin Carlisle Norton's 'Walled Reach'. Photo by Kathyrn Butler.

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The place of higher education in professional dance life

It’s something that seems to hit many dance students when graduation is in sight: “Now what?” How can one leverage tools, skills...

River North Dance Chicago. Photo by Cheryl Mann.

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Dance for Life celebrates 29 years with virtual festival

Chicago Dancers United (CDU) has announced the lineup for Dance for Life 2020: United as One, a digital event showcasing Dance for...

PNB in David Dawson's 'Empire Noir'. Photo by Angela Sterling.

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Pacific Northwest Ballet’s ‘One Thousand Pieces’ with new resident choreographer Alejandro Cerrudo

Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB)’s 2019-2020 season continues with One Thousand Pieces, a double-bill of powerful dance works by Alejandro Cerrudo and David Dawson. Following...

Graciela Kozak. Photo by Hallee Bernstein.

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Peridance Capezio Center: Drop-in classes and beyond

In the heart of New York City, not far from the bright lights of Broadway, in the bustle of downtown Manhattan, Peridance...

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Hubbard Street Dance Chicago announces 40th Season

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago recently announced the main company’s 2017–18 Season, specifically all its performances in Chicago celebrating the troupe’s 40-year history....

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Second Companies: Dayton Contemporary Dance Company 2 nurtures the whole artist

Dance Informa continues its series on second companies with a spotlight on Dayton Contemporary Dance Company 2. More than four decades ago, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company...

Dallas Black Dance Theatre's De'Anthony Vaughan. Photo by Brian Guilliaux.

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New year, new attitude, new outlook: Dancer’s New Year’s resolutions

The year 2016 has come to a close, and with the new year come new aspirations for dancers and their career. There...

Hubbard Street dancer Jeffery Duffy in 'N.N.N.N.' by William Forsythe. Photo by Todd Rosenberg.

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2016 Princess Grace Award Winners Announced

Each year, the Princess Grace Foundation acknowledges emerging talent in dance, theater and film by awarding scholarships, apprenticeships and fellowships. The Foundation...

Harris Theater Choreographer in Residence

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Brian Brooks on his exciting fellowship and re-finding his artistic voice

Choreographer Brian Brooks, the director of his own New York City-based dance company that tours nationally and internationally, was named the inaugural...