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All posts tagged "West Side Story"
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16Feature ArticlesEllen Kane: Celebrating the magic of childhood through dance in ‘Matilda the Musical’
London-based choreographer Ellen Kane has an extensive resume both on stage and screen. She choreographed Legally Blonde, A Chorus Line and West Side Story in London. Most recently, she choreographed the...
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1.7KFeature ArticlesDance disguised as everyday life: 5 favorites from the new ‘West Side Story’
There are people who don’t like musicals. (I’m not one of them). A source of their dislike, so they say: why is...
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2.5KTips & AdviceCoping with falls this fall
It’s officially fall, and that reminds us of leaves changing color, pumpkin spice everything, Halloween, layers and a crisp breeze. But the...
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13.1KFeature Articles‘West Side Story’ dancers Zuri Noelle Ford and Paul Morland open up about opening night
Dance Informa caught up with dancers Zuri Noelle Ford and Paul Morland about their Broadway debuts in the new West Side Story, choreographed...
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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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2.9KFeature ArticlesA tribute to show business legend David Winters
People speak in superlatives when relating their feelings about the late David Winters, who died on April 23, at the age of...
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7.3KFeature ArticlesBroadway twins making a difference in the dance community
Broadway stars Jacob and David Guzman have been lighting up the stage together for almost 20 years. Growing up, they did everything...
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2.4KReviewsFamily Day at the theater: How to enjoy the ballet with young kids
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C. April 7, 2019. Last Sunday...
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3.3KDance Studio OwnerSpotlight on the Teacher: Richard Pierlon
As part of Dance Informa’s new series, Spotlight on the Teacher, we feature jazz, theater and lyrical teacher Richard Pierlon, who teaches...
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4.6KFeature ArticlesBroadway News – Fall 2018
Summer is almost over (yes, really), and with the change of seasons is welcoming a host of new Broadway projects and productions....
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10.3KInterviewsMichelle West experiencing ‘A Whole New World’ on ‘Aladdin’ National Tour
Broadway Connection Teaching Artist Michelle West is currently on tour with Disney’s Broadway hit musical Aladdin. This Philadelphia-born and Delaware-raised performer resides...
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9.2KFeature ArticlesThe Tour Life: Artists on tour dish about life on the road
If I were to propose a new documentary reality show, it would be called “Life on a Broadway Tour”! Tour life is...
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29.5KInterviewsJames Kinney: A musical theatre choreographer all his own
In New York’s premiere dance studios, you’ve got to have both a stellar resume and a codified class in order to score...
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6.0KFeature ArticlesOn the road with Melissa McCann of ‘Finding Neverland’
The Broadway musical Finding Neverland launched its first U.S. National Tour this fall after finishing a run of 565 regular performances and 33 previews...
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5.7KFeature ArticlesGet to know Clippers Spirit dancer Tori Simeone
Last year, E! premiered a reality show called L.A. Clippers Dance Squad. The series followed the auditions, rehearsals, performances and behind-the-scenes drama...
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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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13.7KSpotlightWhat it means to be a ‘Teaching Artist’
Our teachers are the people who guide us, correct us, inspire us, mentor us, help us and, above all, educate us. Dance...
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9.8KFeature ArticlesIndustry Dance Awards: Glamour Gives Back
Dance can inspire. Dance can heal. Dance can change lives. That is why the Industry Dance Awards were created, and that is...
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8.7K1Feature ArticlesHear it From the Pros: A Conversation with Broadway Insiders
By Mary Callahan of Dance Informa. On January 24th Steps on Broadway hosted “Hear it From the Pros: A Conversation with Broadway...
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9.6KFeature ArticlesWhat’s next for dance on Broadway?
A reflection on the classic Broadway choreography of yesteryear and the musical theatre scene today by a Broadway fan. By Mary Callahan...
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12.2KFeature ArticlesTouring Life: The Ins and Outs
By Laura Di Orio of Dance Informa. Touring and traveling for dance seems glamorous. Dancers are paid to do what they love,...
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9.1KReviews - USAAsk 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...
