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Big, bold and original: The 13th Annual Young Choreographer’s Festival

Symphony Space, New York, NY.June 28, 2024. It’s sometimes said that the upcoming generation of dance artists is continuously upping the technical...

Amber Neff and Dwayne Brown in Holly Curran's 'Half-Light' at the 2023 Lake Tahoe Dance Festival. Photo by Erin Baiano.

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Lake Tahoe Dance Collective presents 12th annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival

Lake Tahoe Dance Collective celebrates the 12th anniversary of its summer festival from July 23-26. The 12th annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival kicks off with...

AVID dancers in a work by Quinn Wharton. Photo by Jeremy Kyle.

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AVID’s inaugural season: Taking the audience on a journey

The Theatre at St. Jeans, New York, NY.June 26, 2024. AVID, the new dance company of collaborative artists, premiered its inaugural season...

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YY Dance Company’s ‘SOMEWHERE’: A story of community

New York Live Arts, New York, NY.June 22, 2024. YY Dance Company (YYDC) premiered the evening-length SOMEWHERE at New York Live Arts in...

'Les Misérables'. Photo courtesy of Les Misérables Tour 2024.

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‘Les Misérables’ is raising the flag of freedom high at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre

Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA.June 4, 2024. Les Misérables, “the world’s most popular musical,” has arrived at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre for a limited...

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Broadway: A history of the Great White Way

Broadway, located in New York City, is synonymous with American theater and is known globally for its vibrant, influential and exciting musicals...

Dance Teacher Web Conference and Expo. Photo courtesy of DTW.

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Dance Studio Owner

Dance Teacher Web Conference & Expo takes you to the top

As another school year comes to an end and recitals and other dance concerts take their final bows, summer is underway not...

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Gina Gibney and Gilbert T Small II talk Gibney Company: Infusing humanity

In the city of New York, every dancer knows the name Gibney. A studio with two locations, a professional contemporary company and...

jill sigman/thinkdance's Amala’ika Rinyire, Jill Sigman, dan cole and Stacy Lynn Smith. Photo courtesy of Gibney DMI.

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jill sigman/thinkdance celebrates 25th anniversary with world premiere

For 25 years, jill sigman/thinkdance has worked with bodies, found materials and alternative geographies to envision a future in which we reconnect...

Smuin Contemporary Ballet in 'Renaissance' by Amy Seiwert. Photo by Chris Hardy.

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30 years of Smuin Contemporary Ballet: Honoring the past and celebrating the future

When Michael Smuin created Smuin Contemporary Ballet in 1994, he had a vision of pushing the boundaries of contemporary ballet with a...

The Quiner Sisters. Photo by Margo Reed Studios, courtesy of Stagestep.

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Dance Studio Owner

Innovation and service past, present and future: Stagestep’s history and ongoing mission

From penicillin to sticky notes to the microwave, many modern innovations are the fruits of serendipity. Even the most devoted dancers might...

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Tips & Advice

Summer pointe shoe survival guide

Ballet summer intensives are a fantastic experience. There is nothing better than getting an acceptance letter from your dream school. You get...

Claire Kretzschmar. Photo by Megan L.C. McNally, courtesy of 'Raffaella' ballet.

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Claire Kretzschmar on creating new full-length ballet ‘Raffaella’

When tragedy strikes, it’s human nature to try to make sense of it all and engage in things that foster healing for...

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Tony Waag’s newest achievement – The Lifetime Achievement Award

From the smallest beginnings, we can never truly know what is in store for the future. For dancers and artists alike, there...

The Royal Ballet's Matthew Ball and Mayara Magri in Kenneth MacMillan's 'Carousel'. Photo by Tristram Kenton for ROH.

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Kevin O’Hare brings The Royal Ballet to the 2024 Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival

“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...

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Tips & Advice

Casting in the age of the cloud: Read

Next up in our series, Casting in the age of the cloud, is about reading and following directions when submitting online material....

Michiko Kiyofuji. Photo by Takahiko Sakai.

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2024 DUMBO Dance Festival showcases 50 companies

On June 27, WHITE WAVE Dance celebrates the 23rd anniversary season of the DUMBO Dance Festival (DDF) with a Gala Opening that heralds the...

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