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4.5KFeature ArticlesNew 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...
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7.9KFeature ArticlesNan Giordano: Carrying on a legacy of her own
There’s the classic — that which brings nostalgia and an easy smile. Then there’s the current — what some might call “contemporary”,...
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9.8KDance Studio OwnerThere can be an end: Cyber-bullying in dance studios
Once upon a time, before smartphones and tablets, some youth (children and adolescents) would be bullied at school and/or extra-curricular activities. They’d...
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8.5KFeature ArticlesQ&A with Houston Ballet’s Harper Watters
Houston Ballet Demi Soloist Harper Watters is a young force to be reckoned with. Watters is not only a beautiful ballet dancer...
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7.9KDance HealthTreat your dancing feet this season
As dancers, our feet take a lot. Without their nuanced articulation and strength, we wouldn’t be able to dance in the captivating...
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6.4KFeature 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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6.1KReviewsJosé Mateo Ballet Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’: Beauty in elegance
The Cutler Majestic Theatre, Boston, Massachusetts. December 2, 2016. There is a certain visual pleasure in something incredibly bright and eye-catching —...
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5.1KFeature ArticlesDance your way through this Cunningham photography book
A neatly fitted box encases celebrated photographer Stephanie Berger’s new book, Merce Cunningham: Beyond the Perfect Stage (Damiani, 2016). To get to...
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5.5KFeature ArticlesRoyal Academy of Dance appoints Paula Hunt as Artistic Director
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is renowned as one of the world’s most influential dance education organizations. Its exams set standards...
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4.1KDance Studio OwnerHow To Make It Easier For You To Bring Your Team Together
One of the challenges studio owners can face is bringing the entire team together. Everyone is busy, they may have other plans. It tears...
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4.8KDance Studio OwnerBook review: ‘Functional Awareness: Anatomy in Action for Dancers’
Book: Functional Awareness: Anatomy in Action for Dancers Authors: Nancy Romita and Allegra Romita, Oxford University Press, 2016 Nancy and Allegra Romita approach authorship...
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4.3KReviews‘iLuminate’ lights up imaginations
Ferst Center for the Arts, Atlanta. November 17, 2016. Have you heard of the dance show sensation iLuminate? This touring production presents...
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3.8KFeature ArticlesGoing on tour? Get these apps!
It’s 2016 and, let’s be honest, my phone hardly ever leaves my side. Especially while performing on tour for the past year,...
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19.6KTips & AdviceHeadshots: How to get your best pic
“There simply is no more important investment for a working artist than excellent headshots.” That’s what Broadway Dance Center’s Director of Educational...
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11.8KFeature ArticlesBellaMoxi: So much more than medals
It’s been said that the dance competition world is full of competitiveness, cattiness and flashiness, rather than artistry and personal growth. BellaMoxi,...
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10.2KDance Teacher ResourcesCostume Inspiration: Dance Costume Guide Out Now
It’s time to get inspired and excited for your next recital, so start looking at costume choices! This season there are so...
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5.4KReviewsBoston Ballet’s Mikko Nissinen’s ‘The Nutcracker’: Presenting the old anew
Boston Opera House, Boston, Massachusetts. Friday, November 25. Have you ever considered attending a certain dance performance, but then thought “Meh, I’ve...
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6.6KDance HealthStart getting ready for audition season now!
For many dancers, the holidays are a tricky time. Many non-dancer friends and family don’t necessarily have to think about fueling their...
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6.1KDance HealthHow to prevent the thinking and behavior that leads to an eating disorder
We’ve seen it portrayed in movies, in literature, in art and in theater – the dancer who’s obsessed with her weight. Whether...
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7.6KFeature ArticlesSpend your summer at the prestigious Bolshoi Ballet Academy
Do the names Polina Semionova, Alexei Ratmansky, Natalia Osipova and Joy Womack sound familiar? How about Maya Plisetskaya and Vladimir Vasiliev? These...
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8.8KFeature ArticlesAlyssa Epstein: A Radio City Rockette’s journey
“There seems to be a trend in my life,” she says. “Luck.” Alyssa Epstein seems like one of the luckiest girls in...
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6.7KFeature ArticlesDancers share their Christmas traditions
‘Tis the season to reflect on the past year, spend time with family and loved ones, and create new memories. It’s also...
