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Sanchit Babbar: Dancing toward his dream

George Balanchine asserted, “I don’t want people who want to dance, I want people who have to dance.” Many dancers of this...

Jeffry Denman, artistic director of Denman Theatre and Dance Company. Photo by Daryl Getman.

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Spotlight

Denman Theatre and Dance Co.: First, we move

The art of dance as storytelling is alive in New York City’s new theatre dance company, Denman Theatre and Dance Co. (DTDC),...

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Chatting with New York City Ballet Principal Tiler Peck

Peck shares about her “hardest” season yet and her flourishing relationship with Body Wrappers. At the end of February, New York City...

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Wade Walthall – dancing in the age of Balanchine & Nureyev

Former male ballet dancer and current accomplished teacher recalls dancing in the age of Balanchine, Nureyev and other greats. Many believe that the...

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For world’s tallest dancer, Fabrice Calmels, height is only a number

If you asked a very young Fabrice Calmels what he wanted to do when he grew up, the answer may be surprising....

Claire played by Sarah Hay, Choreographer Matthew Powell, and Ross played by Sascha Radetsky from Flesh and Bone

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Interviews

‘Flesh And Bone’ Star Sarah Hay: “It Helped Me Overcome My Fears”

Dance was the only option for Sarah Hay. She fell in love with the art form very young, and around her eighth...

Angel Corella teaching the Pennsylvania Ballet

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Not Only in New York: Ballet at its Best

Aspiring ballet dancers in America often set their sights on pursuing a career in New York City, a place where renowned companies...

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Roberto Bolle and Herman Cornejo direct special series

The Music Center presents its first-ever international dance collaboration this month, the world premiere of BalletNow. Some of the most prominent ballet...

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American Ballet Theatre Celebrates 75 Years

Since 1940, American Ballet Theatre (ABT) has brought together some of the world’s leading dancers in exciting repertory that ranges from full-length...

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Melissa Barak makes her own destiny with Barak Ballet

By Stephanie Wolf of Dance Informa. Los Angeles has been a commercial dance hotbed for decades. But, over the past 10 years,...

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Shane Wuerthner leaves SF Ballet for Australia

By Paul Ransom of Dance Informa Australia. Why leave the bustling, exciting world of the San Francisco Ballet for the relatively small scale...

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Patriotic Dances for Independence Day

By Mary Callahan of Dance Informa. Most Americans celebrate the 4th of July with hot dogs, apple pie and fireworks… But really,...

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Catching up with James Whiteside

By Renata Ogayar of Dance Informa. In celebration of its 75th Anniversary, American Ballet Theatre will tour to Australia this year for...

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Ballet West celebrates its 50th anniversary

By Chelsea Thomas of Dance Informa. For half a century Utah-based Ballet West has been presenting great art to its home state...

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Dance News USA

Four New York City Ballet Principal Dancers Retire

By Deborah Searle of Dance Informa. During the 2014 Winter and Spring seasons, New York City Ballet’s much loved Principal Dancers Jenifer...

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Ballet in the 21st Century: Strengthening Female Voices

By Stephanie Wolf of Dance Informa. “Ballet is woman.” So goes the famous George Balanchine quote—and it’s a sensible summation as the...

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Reviews - USA

Ask the Pros – The Complete Dancer Series at Steps

Steps on Broadway, NYC November 17, 2013 By Leigh Schanfein of Dance Informa. As part of the School at Steps’ Complete Dancer...

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Interviews

Dancers Reflect on the Year that Was, Is and Will Be

By Leah Gerstenlauer of Dance Informa. The end of 2013 is nigh, dear readers! With the New Year in sight, it’s high...

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Dance Teacher Resources

Dance Quiz – Famous Artistic Directors

By Rain Francis. 1. Ethan Stiefel is the current Artistic Director of the Royal New Zealand Ballet. His name was made more...

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Interviews

TrioDance Collective – Budding, Not Yet Blooming: A Profile on Emerging Choreographers

By Tara Sheena. TrioDance Collective is really the product of a dynamic duo: Emily Jeffries and Barbie Diewald. Formed in 2010, the...

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Queen Latifah & Richard Stoltzman to perform at NYCB’s 2013 Spring Gala

New York City Ballet has announced that award-winning singer and actress Queen Latifah and the legendary clarinetist Richard Stoltzman will appear as...