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2.7KDance Studio OwnerShifting course but staying on mission: Diana Byer of New York Theatre Ballet
“It’s not about patting yourself on the back as a do-gooder; it’s about sharing something,” says Diana Byer, artistic director of New...
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1.0KFeature ArticlesHow Riverdale’s Randa Barett made the leap from dancer to assistant choreographer
Randa Barett describes herself as a dancer first – she loves performance, and has danced for cruise ships, live shows in L.A.,...
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1.1KDance HealthFeeling the pressure: Managing competition anxieties
Competition season is upon us and for many, that means increased pressure — pressure to perform, pressure to win, even pressure not...
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901Feature ArticlesPacific Northwest Ballet announces three promotions
“It gives me great pleasure to be able to promote three dancers in our company this evening.” Following the curtain-raiser performance of...
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1.5KFeature ArticlesA magical ‘Nutcracker’ picture book from American Ballet Theatre
Prepare for an enchanted production of a beloved ballet in The Night Before the Nutcracker, from Doubleday Books for Young Readers and on...
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716Feature ArticlesLife with Ann Reinking: Stories by Deb McWaters, Part 7
Dance Informa continues its series on stories about Ann Reinking, written by colleague and friend Debra McWaters. Chapter 9: Chicago at Encores! Annie and I...
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1.4KTips & AdviceApproaches to improvisation
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the many possible meanings of the word “improvisation” in relation to dance. On the one hand, improv...
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1.3KFeature ArticlesIvan Putrov’s Men in Motion celebrates 10th anniversary
This autumn, Men in Motion celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special one-off performance at the London Coliseum on Sunday, November 6. Originally conceived a decade ago by Ivan...
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714Tips & AdviceThe basics of launching your dance career
Starting a professional career in dance is thrilling but knowing where to start can be stressful. To help young professionals start their...
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901InterviewsPaul Taylor’s Austin Kelly on the upcoming Lincoln Center season
We sat down with Paul Taylor Dance Company (PTDC)’s freshman member Austin Kelly to talk about the company’s return to the David...
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1.1KFeature ArticlesThe Bessies announce nominees for 2022 Awards
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City’s premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, has...
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851Feature ArticlesAna Luiza Luizi and Junio Enrique aka That Brazilian Couple: Breaking limits through dance
Ana Luiza Luizi and Junio Enrique, known as That Brazilian Couple, are professional ballet dancers with over 25 years of experience, dancing at...
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2.7KFeature ArticlesDerick Grant: Tapping through uncertain times and finding peace
2020 was a year of excitement, surprise and uncertainty rolled into one. What began as a year of new goals, numerous performance...
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1.2KReviewsNew traditions in the dance that we share: Newport Dance Festival 2022
The Lawn at the Great Friends Meeting House, Newport, RI.July 19, 2022 People spread out in front of a stage, across a...
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1.5KTips & AdviceInspiration for the new dance season
The dog days of summer are nearing their end, which is, in some ways, sad. But that means that fall is around the corner,...
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699ReviewsWoman in Motion: Showcasing dancers’ individuality and diversity
Ailey Citigroup Theater, New York, NY. August 9, 2022. Woman in Motion, NYC’s newest project-based dance company, premiered its one-night-only show this summer...
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751Feature ArticlesMark Morris Dance Group to premiere ‘The Look of Love’
The Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) will present the world premiere of an evening of dance to the music of Burt Bacharach...
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3.9KFeature ArticlesLydia Johnson Dance announces NYC Season 2022 with three premieres
Lydia Johnson Dance (LJD) is pleased to announce its New York Season 2022, from September 15-17, at New York Live Arts, with...
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713Feature ArticlesMartha Graham Dance Co 2022-2023 Studio Series
The Martha Graham Dance Company’s Studio Series offers audiences a behind-the-scenes look at the work of the Company in the intimate Martha Graham...
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463Feature ArticlesIlya Vidrin’s ‘More or Less’ premieres at the New Museum
Choreographer, artist and educator Ilya Vidrin and the New Museum’s Department of Education and Public Engagement present the world premiere of More or...
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643Feature ArticlesNew York City Ballet announces 2022 Fall Fashion Gala
New York City Ballet (NYCB) will present its 10th annual Fall Fashion Gala on Wednesday, September 28, at 7pm at the David H....
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1.0KReviewsImmersed in sound and movement: Revolve Dance Project’s 2022 Season
The Jane Pickens Theater, Newport, RI.July 31, 2022. The summer night I enjoyed Revolve Dance Project’s 2022 Season program was one of...
