Choreographing a Cartoon: Ebony Williams on Making Movement for “Alma’s Way”
The multifaceted Ebony Williams has made dances for pop stars, movies, commercials, musical theater, and more. Now, she’s got a new credit: cartoon…
It’s my personal belief that at the center of every electrifying dance performance is a story. Even the works that are supposedly plotless…
We all know that scene in Center Stage: Juliette (Donna Murphy) finds Eva (Zoe Saldana) working alone in the studio late at night. She…
A big leap, a multiple turn, an intricate phrase of choreography – and, pop. There goes an injury. Alternatively, other dancer injuries are…
Some of my earliest memories from my formal dance education are of watching the “model” student stand in the front of the class…
Ballroom dance lessons make a perfect holiday gift because of the many benefits they can provide. Not only does dance help people to…
You’re sitting in a grand theater, watching your peers perform beautifully. Or maybe you’re scrolling Instagram and their opening night pictures fill your…
Any ballroom dancer can tell you, there is no easy way to get amazing at any particular ballroom style in a short period…
When it comes to shoes, comfort and performance go hand-in-hand. Possibly the most important component of a dancer’s outfit, the type of shoe…
Competition season is upon us and for many, that means increased pressure — pressure to perform, pressure to win, even pressure not to…
Ballroom dance is a broad term that encompasses a variety of dance styles that are performed in a ballroom setting. These styles include…