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All posts tagged "West Side Story"
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13Feature ArticlesChristopher Scott: Dancing through life and onto the big screen of ‘Wicked’
Choreographer Christopher Scott was first exposed to dance after moving to Hollywood at age 13, where he attended Hollywood High’s Performing Arts...
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208Tips & AdviceGetting an agent: The who, what, when, where, why and how, and more
At a certain point in their career, many dancers get an agent — to help them book work, to advocate for them...
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1.3KFeaturedMax Pham of ‘Dance 100’: So much more than movement
One of eight featured choreographers in Dance 100, a TV dance competition designed to find the next superstar choreographer, Max Pham is an...
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716Feature ArticlesEllen Kane: Celebrating the magic of childhood through dance in ‘Matilda the Musical’
London-based choreographer Ellen Kane has an extensive resume both on stage and screen. She choreographed Legally Blonde, A Chorus Line and West Side Story in London. Most recently, she choreographed the...
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2.1KFeature ArticlesDance disguised as everyday life: 5 favorites from the new ‘West Side Story’
There are people who don’t like musicals. (I’m not one of them). A source of their dislike, so they say: why is...
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2.8KTips & AdviceCoping with falls this fall
It’s officially fall, and that reminds us of leaves changing color, pumpkin spice everything, Halloween, layers and a crisp breeze. But the...
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13.4KFeature Articles‘West Side Story’ dancers Zuri Noelle Ford and Paul Morland open up about opening night
Dance Informa caught up with dancers Zuri Noelle Ford and Paul Morland about their Broadway debuts in the new West Side Story, choreographed...
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5.0KFeature ArticlesDebbie Allen’s ‘Hot Chocolate Nutcracker’ hits its 10th anniversary
With the encroaching cold weather comes a seasonal staple for dancers: The Nutcracker. But while some of us are relearning the same old...
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3.2KFeature ArticlesA tribute to show business legend David Winters
People speak in superlatives when relating their feelings about the late David Winters, who died on April 23, at the age of...
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8.0KFeature ArticlesBroadway twins making a difference in the dance community
Broadway stars Jacob and David Guzman have been lighting up the stage together for almost 20 years. Growing up, they did everything...
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2.6KReviewsFamily Day at the theater: How to enjoy the ballet with young kids
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C. April 7, 2019. Last Sunday...
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3.6KDance Studio OwnerSpotlight on the Teacher: Richard Pierlon
As part of Dance Informa’s new series, Spotlight on the Teacher, we feature jazz, theater and lyrical teacher Richard Pierlon, who teaches...
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4.9KFeature ArticlesBroadway News – Fall 2018
Summer is almost over (yes, really), and with the change of seasons is welcoming a host of new Broadway projects and productions....
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10.8KInterviewsMichelle West experiencing ‘A Whole New World’ on ‘Aladdin’ National Tour
Broadway Connection Teaching Artist Michelle West is currently on tour with Disney’s Broadway hit musical Aladdin. This Philadelphia-born and Delaware-raised performer resides...
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9.6KFeature ArticlesThe Tour Life: Artists on tour dish about life on the road
If I were to propose a new documentary reality show, it would be called “Life on a Broadway Tour”! Tour life is...
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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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6.3KFeature ArticlesOn the road with Melissa McCann of ‘Finding Neverland’
The Broadway musical Finding Neverland launched its first U.S. National Tour this fall after finishing a run of 565 regular performances and 33 previews...
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5.9KFeature ArticlesGet to know Clippers Spirit dancer Tori Simeone
Last year, E! premiered a reality show called L.A. Clippers Dance Squad. The series followed the auditions, rehearsals, performances and behind-the-scenes drama...
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20.7KTips & AdvicePacking for tour: What to take, what to leave
Packing for tour is an art of its own. How does one pack up his or her life into a suitcase and...
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13.9KSpotlightWhat it means to be a ‘Teaching Artist’
Our teachers are the people who guide us, correct us, inspire us, mentor us, help us and, above all, educate us. Dance...
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10.1KFeature ArticlesIndustry Dance Awards: Glamour Gives Back
Dance can inspire. Dance can heal. Dance can change lives. That is why the Industry Dance Awards were created, and that is...
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8.9K1Feature ArticlesHear it From the Pros: A Conversation with Broadway Insiders
By Mary Callahan of Dance Informa. On January 24th Steps on Broadway hosted “Hear it From the Pros: A Conversation with Broadway...
