Dance Informa Magazine
Feature Articles
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77Starbound Success: An interview with founder Sandra Coyte
In the competitive dance world, Starbound National Talent Competition has earned a special place among the top names in the industry. Founded...
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73Christopher 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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112BODYTRAFFIC: Everybody dance now!
BODYTRAFFIC wants to get the world up and moving. Artistic Director Tina Finkelman Berkett is committed to championing contemporary dance, educating audiences...
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81The power of versatility: Dancer MaliQ reaches for the stars
MaliQ is a professional dancer/singer living and working in NYC. He is a powerful performer with a myriad of credits on his...
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43Dual dancer: Finding passion and purpose outside of the studio
If you are a dancer, chances are you feel passionate about your work. We eat, breath and sleep our passion; we know...
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158Imani Gaudin of Gaudanse: Profound stories via art and inclusion
In 2020, Imani Gaudin founded Gaudanse, an organization of interdisciplinary artists ranging in form from dance, to film, to music, to visual...
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125The humble legend who graced us: A tribute to Judith Jamison
“Dancing is bigger than the physical body. Think bigger than that….You’re dancing spirit.” – Judith Jamison (May 1943 – November 2024) Devoted...
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80The Bang Group’s ‘Nut/Cracked’: Not the usual holiday dance fare
Back by popular demand! The Bang Group’s Nut/Cracked is not the usual holiday dance fare. Shake off the tinsel as choreographer David...
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81Saki Masuda on wearing many hats this holiday season
Saki Masuda performs in the Ensemble of A Christmas Carol – The Musical, playing at The Argyle Theatre in Long Island, NY,...
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15Breaking down barriers, one young artist at a time: Young Dancemakers Company
Aaaah, the teenage years: very often full of creative fire, deep passion, identity formation…and yes, many emotions. For dancers, it can be...
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112Celebrating 25 years of Lydia Johnson Dance: A woman’s journey from New York’s loft studios to her original choreographic vision
Lydia Johnson Dance (LJD) is poised to unveil its highly anticipated 2024 season at the Graham Studio Theater in New York City,...
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42Martha Graham Dance Company presents a preview of Lloyd Knight’s ‘The Drama’
As part of its Fall 2024 Studio Series, the Martha Graham Dance Company will present a preview of Lloyd Knight’s solo dance work, The Drama. The...
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69Alicia Graf Mack appointed Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
The Board of Trustees of Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation have announced that Alicia Graf Mack, widely celebrated for her dance artistry during...
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7Steps on Broadway hosts Town Hall on Dance and Plagiarism
In summer 2024, a dancer noticed her choreography had been “stolen.” Courtney Ortiz, a teacher in NYC, discovered one of her combinations...
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9Claire Kretzschmar Productions to premiere new Christmas ballet tradition ‘A Ceremony of Carols’
In collaboration with Ballet Hartford, Claire Kretzschmar Productions is thrilled to announce the upcoming multi-state tour of A Ceremony of Carols, an...
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139Sustainable careers and innovative programming: BalletX’s 2024-25 season
The 2024-2025 season of Philadelphia-based contemporary ballet company BalletX is underway. This year, the exciting season announcement was also accompanied by the...
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169Dancers as models: Storytelling through movement
For many dancers, venturing into other art forms is part of a dance career – whether it’s due to artistic curiosity or...
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246Limón Dance Company to showcase lost work and honor women at The Joyce Theater
José Limón, the founder of Limón Dance Company, once said, “We believe that we are never more truly and profoundly human than...
