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Choreographing a Cartoon: Ebony Williams on Making Movement for “Alma’s Way”

June 6, 2025

The multifaceted Ebony Williams has made dances for pop stars, movies, commercials, musical theater, and more. Now, she’s got a new credit: cartoon…

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Dance Health

The magic of fascia: Strength, mobility and emotion in dance

June 4, 2025

Dancers know that strength, flexibility, and control are essential — but one crucial element often goes unaddressed: fascia. This web-like connective tissue weaves…

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Dance Health

Flexibility matters: Safe stretching for young students

June 2, 2025

Flexibility is an important requirement for dancers of all ages. Young dancers, in particular, need flexibility not only to perform but also to…

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Arts Funding Is in a Dangerous Free Fall

May 16, 2025

If you are a performing artist, I’ll bet that, like me, you feel beaten up, beaten down, slammed against many walls. You are…

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Dance Health

Understanding the spine: Moving freely in 3D

April 6, 2025

As dancers, we ask a lot of our bodies, and our spines take center stage in every movement. The human spine is made up of…

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Trans Artist and Activist Sean Dorsey on How Dance Can Meet This Political Moment

April 1, 2025

On his first day in office, President Trump issued a series of executive orders limiting the rights of transgender and nonbinary Americans, from…

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Hip-Hop Dance Theater Company Boy Blue Is Bringing London Energy to New York City

March 19, 2025

Choreographer Kenrick “H2O” Sandy and composer-producer Michael “Mikey J” Asante met at school in East London when they were 12, bonding over hip…

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Meet Radha Varadan, the Kathak Dancer Reinterpreting Classic Ballet Variations

March 14, 2025

Radha Varadan’s ingenious reimaginings of some of ballet’s most famous variations using kathak, a form of Indian classical dance, have earned her serious…

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Ashley Bouder on the Ballets That Have Defined Her Career

February 10, 2025

The last few weeks have felt fairly routine for Ashley Bouder—morning class, rehearsal, picking up her daughter from school—until it hits her: Her…

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It’s all about the hips! Anatomy for dancers

February 3, 2025

The hip is a vital joint for dancers, offering a balance of mobility, stability and strength. It is a ball-and-socket joint where the…

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ran-&-rave / September 12, 2022

Jessica He on the Joys of Being a Professional Ballerina

Visualize your favorite hobby—is it drawing, cooking, running? Now, visualize yourself in your element, whether at your desk, in the kitchen or on…

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Ballroom dances / August 17, 2022

How to Deal With Perfectionism

Perfectionism is a common trait among ballroom dancers. It can be helpful in driving you to improve your skills and become the best…

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ran-&-rave / August 8, 2022

Why Crafting More-Inclusive Immersive Theater Matters

I am a unicorn, so I’ve been told. I can make people feel a certain way, move a certain way and feel validated.…

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ran-&-rave / August 5, 2022

Jodi Melnick on Her Lifelong Love of Dance

I am deeply, madly, in love with movement. It is one of the great loves of my life, it is my heart. The…

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ran-&-rave / July 11, 2022

Meet Cira Robinson, Senior Artist with Ballet Black

“My growth as a dancer is never over, and that’s one of the many reasons why I still love it,” says Cira Robinson.…

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ran-&-rave / June 30, 2022

My Experience With Long COVID Forced Me to Acknowledge the Vulnerability of All Bodies

As a dancer, I have always understood how much I depend on my body. But I hadn’t ever thought about how much my…

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ran-&-rave / June 29, 2022

Jerron Herman, Disabled Dancer, On the Power of Gut Feelings

When you return to a piece of choreography after a while, whether rehearsing for another performance or simply reminiscing with old company friends,…

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Ballroom dances / June 24, 2022

What Type of Dress Should You Choose for Your Latin Dance?

Ballroom dance outfits, especially for the ladies, can range from flirty and fun to graceful and elegant. Latin dance in particular highlights the…

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ran-&-rave / June 22, 2022

Gregory Richardson on Music From The Sole

Despite having grooved onstage with tap icon Michelle Dorrance for over a decade, Gregory Richardson doesn’t consider himself a dancer. The composer and…

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ran-&-rave / May 20, 2022

How Intimacy Consultant Anisa Tejpar Coaches Sensitive Dance Scenes

From Manon’s bedroom pas de deux to Sonya Tayeh’s entwined ensembles in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, intimacy is everywhere in dance. It’s also sensitive…

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