All posts tagged "Complexions Contemporary Ballet"

Complexions Contemporary Ballet does what the company does well

The Joyce Theater, New York, NY.January 22, 2020. Complexions Contemporary Ballet, now in its 26th year, remains one of the leading contemporary ballet...

'Education' by Z Artists Group. Photo by Wallace Flores.

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Dancers Demand Action Benefit Concert: A tapestry of American dance

The Joyce Theater, New York, NY. November 11, 2019. For such a young nation, relatively speaking, America has an impressive dance heritage —...

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How to live out of a suitcase: A guide to touring

Many young dancers dream of touring with a company or show. You’re doing what you love. You’re being paid to travel. It’s...

Tatiana Melendez. Photo by Vanessa Garcia.

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From Artist to Artist dancewear brand connects artists worldwide

When Costa Rican dancer Lorena Pérez and business partner Adriana Montalvan started From Artist to Artist, she didn’t expect the dancewear company to...

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MoBBallet holds first annual dance education symposium

MoBBallet (standing for “Memoirs of Blacks in Ballet”) is an organization that strives to preserve, present and promote the contributions and stories...

Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Photo by Steven Truman Gray.

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Complexions Contemporary Ballet celebrates 25 years

Complexions Contemporary Ballet celebrated its 25th anniversary during its recent Joyce Theater run, which culminated last month. The company, led by Dwight Rhoden and...

Tim Stickney and the company of Complexions in 'Woke'. Photo by Justin Chao.

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Complexions continues to break boundaries after 25 years

The Joyce Theater, New York, New York. February 22, and March 1, 2019. It’s hard to believe Complexions Contemporary Ballet is celebrating...

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10 most common audition mistakes

Auditioning can be a nerve-wracking experience. Lots of eyes are on you, you probably feel pressure to do well, and you of...

AAADT's Hope Boykin in Jawole Willa Jo Zollars' 'Shelter'. Photo by Paul Kolnik.

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Hope Boykin: A radiating force at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is a very special company, as are its dancers. Currently, the company is gearing up for...

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10 inspiring dancers to follow on Instagram

Instagram can be an epic timewaster! But if you’re going to get scrolling, why not follow dancers who can inspire and motivate...

Chyrstyn Mariah Fentroy. Photo by Rachel Neville Photography, courtesy of Dance Theatre of Harlem.

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5 tips from the pros for keeping your New Year’s resolutions going strong

Let’s face it; we’ve all been there. Each January, we set lofty goals for ourselves to last the year long, then two...

Het Nationale Ballet's Remi Wörtmeyer in 'Symphony in Three Movements'. Photo by Angela Sterling.

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Dance Studio Owner

An ode to dance teachers: We are forever grateful

Dance teachers give, give, give. They share their knowledge, passion and joy, which become not only necessary as we grow technically as...

Addison Ector in Dwight Rhoden's 'Star Dust'. Photo by Hagos Rush.

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Complexions Contemporary Ballet delights in Dwight Rhoden’s David Bowie ballet

The Joyce Theater, New York, New York. November 21, 2017. This is a beautiful company. It’s not necessarily diverse in the usual...

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Dance Health

Can dancers have work-life balance?

Dancers seem to be universally committed, dedicated and hard-working. An upcoming technically challenging role can keep them up at night, or they...

TOKYO the choreographer. Photo by Bek Martin.

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