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Ryan Steele, Reed Luplau, Gaby Diaz, Ahmad Simmons, Thayne Jasperson and Cindy Salgado in rehearsal for MCC Theater's 2022 Production of 'Only Gold'. Photo by Daniel J Vasquez.

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Staying open and showing up: So You Think You Can Dance’s Gaby Diaz in a new musical

As a kid, when it came to dance, So You Think You Can Dance Season 12 Winner Gaby Diaz wanted to “try...

Felice Lesser Dance Theater in 'Lightning'. Photo by Gerry Goodstein, background video by Felice Lesser.

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Felice Lesser: On life experience and what’s next in ‘Trap Ist’

Dance Informa had the opportunity to speak with NYC dance veteran Felice Lesser about her unique career as a multidisciplinary dance artist....

Photo courtesy of Groove Dance Competition.

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10 takeaways for competition season

As school is well underway and vacations end, there is still one season that studios and dancers look forward to — competition...

Diana Byer teaching. Photo by Christopher Duggan.

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Shifting 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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How 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.,...

Pacific Northwest Ballet principal dancer Jonathan Batista with company dancers in Kent Stowell’s 'Swan Lake'. Photo by Angela Sterling.

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Pacific 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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A 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...

The cast of 'Chicago' in Playbill. Photo courtesy of Debra McWaters.

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Life 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...

'Men in Motion' dancers Ivan Putrov and Matthew Ball. Photo by Christine Kreiselmaier.

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Ivan 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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The 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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Ana 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...

Derick Grant. Photo courtesy of Só Dança.

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Derick 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...

Mark Morris Dance Group in rehearsal for 'The Look of Love'. Photo by Nan Melville.

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Mark 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...

Lydia Johnson Dance's Chazz Fenner-McBride and Willy Laury in 'Glide Path'. Photo by Dmitry Beryozkin.

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Lydia 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...

Martha Graham Dance Company in Graham's 'Diversion of Angels'. Photo by Melissa Sherwood.

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Martha 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...

Ilya Vidrin’s 'More or Less' 2022. Photo by Lo Kuehmeier.

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Ilya 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...

The cast of 'The Runaway (2018)', choreographed by Kyle Abraham with costumes by Giles Deacon for NYCB. Photo by Erin Baiano.

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New 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....

Michelle Preston, newly appointed executive director of the José Limón Dance Foundation.

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Limón Dance Foundation appoints new Executive Director

Following a national search, the José Limón Dance Foundation has appointed Michelle Preston as incoming Executive Director. “I am thrilled to be...

Lindsay Jorgensen in 'The Lost Princess of Oz'. Photo by GS Photography.

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The Lost Princess of Oz: Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater’s journey back to Oz

In partnership with the Center for the Arts at Monmouth University, the Axelrod Contemoprary Ballet Theater (AXCBT) will present the world premiere of...

Dancing with the Bananas. Photo courtesy of the Savannah Bananas.

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The Savannah Bananas: Putting fans first, entertaining always, and sharing joy along the way

At first glance, Dance Informa seems like the last place to feature an article on a summer collegiate baseball team, but the...

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On Stage Dancewear: Fulfilling the needs of dancers in NYC and beyond

Dance in NYC has changed a lot over the years, but a few things remain the same. The elevator at Steps on...

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Randy Swartz takes a final bow

Randy Swartz takes a final bow on his presenting career – one which had a massive impact on the world of American...

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