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All posts tagged "Chicago"
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91Feature ArticlesThe resurgence of cabaret: With ‘The Smoke Show’ director Jen Oleksiuk
The first cabaret in the modern sense is often credited to Le Chat Noir in Montmartre, Paris, in 1881. It brought together...
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139ReviewsDance as community, as expression and so much more: OnStage Dance Company’s Season 24 Performance
Boston University Dance Theater, Boston, MA.Accessed virtually. “Great artists find a way to be themselves within their art,” once affirmed the iconic...
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154InterviewsJoy and legacy: An inside look at Bob Fosse’s ‘DANCIN’’ on Broadway
Dance Informa had the pleasure of learning all about Bob Fosse’s Broadway show, DANCIN’, through electrifying conversations with Tony Award-winning Director Wayne...
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1.0KInterviewsKim Hale proves there’s no age limit or timeline for professional dance career
The pandemic caused many professional dancers to reflect on their careers, what they’ve accomplished and what’s next. For Kim Hale, the pandemic...
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493Feature ArticlesLife with Ann Reinking: Stories by Deb McWaters, Part 6
Dance Informa continues its series on stories about Ann Reinking, written by colleague and friend Debra McWaters. Chapter 8: Kick-off One night, Annie and...
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1.1KFeature ArticlesLife with Ann Reinking: Stories by Deb McWaters, Part 4
Dance Informa continues its series on stories about Ann Reinking, written by colleague and friend Debra McWaters. Chapter 6: The Valentine’s Baby There...
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2.1KInterviewsPaul Becker: Making moves, making stories
Paul Becker is making moves. Literally. And those moves tell some great stories. While he came up as a dancer in film...
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4.7KFeature ArticlesDebbie Allen’s ‘Hot Chocolate Nutcracker’ hits its 10th anniversary
With the encroaching cold weather comes a seasonal staple for dancers: The Nutcracker. But while some of us are relearning the same old...
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2.9KReviewsTaking risks in the Broadway revival of ‘Oklahoma!’
Circle in the Square, New York, NY. April 6, 2019. Amidst Broadway’s jukebox shows, Disney productions and movies-turned-musicals, another trend of late...
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6.6KFeature ArticlesLaDuca Shoes honors Broadway legend Gwen Verdon
Gwen Verdon is remembered as one of the greatest triple-threats to have graced the Great White Way. You’d be surprised to learn...
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6.6KReviewsAl Blackstone’s ‘American Dance Spectacular’ takes us through the ages
On Stage at Kingsborough, Brooklyn, New York. October 28, 2017. American Dance Spectacular, a revue-style production choreographed by Al Blackstone (So You...
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6.6KFeature ArticlesDancers in a new role: Mother
Have you checked out this video clip of New York City Ballet’s Ashley Bouder executing flawless fouetté turns at 37 weeks pregnant?...
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7.4KFeature ArticlesWays to keep your choreography fresh
Maybe the biggest struggle for choreographers is keeping choreography fresh, new, innovative and exciting. Dance is ever evolving and changing, and keeping...
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10.4KFeature ArticlesBroadway dreams come true for ‘Chicago’s’ Jessica Ernest
Imagine: One week you spend your Friday night babysitting for a little extra cash to pay for dance class, and less than...
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20.2KTips & AdvicePacking for tour: What to take, what to leave
Packing for tour is an art of its own. How does one pack up his or her life into a suitcase and...
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5.5KFeature ArticlesChloe Campbell takes Chicago in ‘Hamilton’
Does the name Chloe Campbell ring a bell? Dance Informa interviewed this British beauty last March upon making her Broadway debut in...
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15.3KFeature ArticlesVisceral Dance Chicago presented fall engagement at Harris Theater
With much excitement, Visceral Dance Chicago has begun its fourth season of performances, and offered a fall engagement at the Harris Theater...
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9.1KInterviewsShould you add circus and aerial to your arsenal?
These days, dance jobs abound on cruise ships, in movies and in Las Vegas shows, but sometimes the skills called for are...
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7.7K1Top StoriesCaitlin Abraham on Being a Swing in ‘An American in Paris’
Caitlin Abraham is one of those dancers you notice the minute she walks into the room. Her striking features: a tall, lean...
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6.8KFeature ArticlesMaking it on Broadway: Stars of ‘Matilda’ & ‘Chicago’ Share Advice
By Mary Callahan of Dance Informa. Do you dream of dancing under the bright lights of Broadway? Would you love to perform in...
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5.8KDance News USAStill Razzle Dazzling: The Verdon Fosse Estate keeps Bob Fosse’s legacy alive through new master class series
By Mary Callahan of Dance Informa. Bob Fosse was one of the greatest dance visionaries of the 20th century. He directed and choreographed...
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10.1KFeature ArticlesChanging the World – One Jazz Hand at a Time
By Mary Callahan of Dance Informa. It’s all too easy to forget the true meaning of dance when you are at your...
