Sunday, August 11, 2019
I had the honor and privilege to speak with the delightful Kirsten Wrinkle. We talked about musicals, mental health, and the power of live theater. Take a listen (link below) to hear all of …
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Al Hirschfeld Theatre, New York, NY.August 1, 2019. Moulin Rouge! The Musical opened at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on July 25. Directed by Alex Timbers with choreography by Sonya Tayeh and st…
Linked From www.danceinforma.com at 08:58PMThursday, August 8, 2019
In the beginning, all we had were wood dance floors, and if we were lucky, a basket-weave floating subfloor underneath. Linoleum was used for a time, but it was heavy and very weather sens…
Linked From www.danceinforma.com at 05:05PMTuesday, August 6, 2019
People speak in superlatives when relating their feelings about the late David Winters, who died on April 23, at the age of 80. He was sometimes in the spotlight but often helping others fin…
Linked From www.danceinforma.com at 10:41AMMonday, August 5, 2019
The Joyce Theater, New York, NY.July 23, 2019. Freddie Falls in Love, a dance narrative presented by The Joyce Theater Foundation in association with Break the Floor Productions, was directe…
Linked From www.danceinforma.com at 03:31PMKibbutz Contemporary Dance Company (KCDC) is a well-known Israeli company that was founded by Yehudit Arnon in 1970. The company has been directed by acclaimed choreographer Rami Be’er sin…
Linked From www.danceinforma.com at 12:09AMNYC-based actor/dancer James Stevko was recently featured in Ramit Sethi’s book, I Will Teach You to be Rich, and learned how, yes, even artists can save for their futures. Stevko is curr…
Linked From www.danceinforma.com at 12:03AMDance Informa offers you the next installment in our series on alternative dance gigs! This month, we’re talking about dance film, and the various ways you, as a dancer, are perfect for th…
Linked From www.danceinforma.com at 12:00AMSunday, August 4, 2019
Ever considered mixing work and play? Taking your dance group on a destination training vacation is a great way to do just that. Disney World and Universal Orlando have programs specifically…
Linked From www.danceinforma.com at 11:47PMIn June, San Francisco Ballet (SFB) announced 10 promotions, three new company members and five apprentices for the 2020 repertory season. Soloists promoted to principals include Benjamin …
Linked From www.danceinforma.com at 11:36PMThe Shed, New York, NY.July 24, 2019. Maze is a world premiere Shed commission with dancers from The D.R.E.A.M. Ring and The Shed’s FlexNYC program. It was co-directed by Reggie ‘Regg Ro…
Linked From www.danceinforma.com at 10:26PMAbrons Arts Center, New York, NY. July 11, 2019. Sheena Annalise founded Arch Contemporary Ballet “to ensure the continuous evolution of ballet, designed for an inclusive and varied 21st …
Linked From www.danceinforma.com at 10:10PMHistorically, dancers haven’t been “encouraged to hone their intellect as well as their technical skill,” says Stephanie Miller, associate director of Liberal Education for Arts Profes…
Linked From www.danceinforma.com at 08:19PMWe’ve heard it before — “I’m too old to start dancing.” Yet accomplished dance artists like Ayodele Casel show us that it’s never too late to start. Casel, celebrated tap dance a…
Linked From www.danceinforma.com at 08:17PMState Street Ballet, based in Santa Barbara, CA, is celebrating its 25th year and has announced an exciting year of performances and events to commemorate this special anniversary. The mar…
Linked From www.danceinforma.com at 08:16PMEarlier this year, Só Dança introduced its revolutionary Elektra pointe shoe, which features groundbreaking technology and even a customizable, interchangeable shank system. As part of th…
Linked From www.danceinforma.com at 08:11PMThursday, August 1, 2019
Humans were made to move. There’s no denying it. Yet hectic modern lifestyles too often make consistent, healthy movement all too rare for all too many people. Dance companies are evidentl…
Linked From www.danceinforma.com at 09:27PMYou ended your dance season on a high note after a successful recital, attended an inspirational dance teacher conference, and took a vacation with your family. You return to your studio re…
Linked From www.danceinforma.com at 04:43PMProducers Scott Rudin, Barry Diller, and David Geffen recently announced casting for an intriguing revival of West Side Story helmed by visionary director Ivo Van Hove. Among the talented ca…
Linked From www.drdrama.com at 04:05PMWednesday, July 31, 2019
You might be thinking, performance and philosophy? How could these seemingly distant topics possibly have enough overlap to warrant a dedicated monthly reading group? Dance Informa caught up…
Linked From www.danceinforma.com at 09:31PMMeat Loaf: The musical?! Yes, you read that right. All of those iconic, head-banging rock ‘n’ roll hits are coming to the prestigious theater stage of New York City Center beginning Au…
Linked From www.danceinforma.com at 03:38PMFriday, July 26, 2019
DancerPalooza’s Beat Street expo opens today and So Danca has some exciting news! As presenting sponsors for this year’s festival, So Danca has many surprises instore, including special …
Linked From www.danceinforma.com at 03:33PMWednesday, July 24, 2019
OnStage Dance Company, Malden, Massachusetts.July 12, 2019. Good writers write about what they know, goes an old aphorism. Does that also hold true with choreographers? Does the most effecti…
Linked From www.danceinforma.com at 09:08PMThursday, July 18, 2019
Princesses Ballet, a non-profit organization run by the City Gospel Mission in Cincinnati, is changing lives. The program offers free ballet lessons to underprivileged girls from ages three …
Linked From www.danceinforma.com at 08:58AMTuesday, July 9, 2019
This month, commercial choreographer Al Blackstone is taking another foray into the concert dance world, presenting a full-length work at New York’s famed Joyce Theater. The work, titled …
Linked From www.danceinforma.com at 06:19AMWhether you’re a dance teacher or studio owner looking for the perfect studio floor, or a parent or dancer seeking an at-home practice space, safety should always come first. Dancing on a …
Linked From www.danceinforma.com at 04:16AMMonday, July 8, 2019
Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater, New York, NY. June 15, 2019. In dancemaking, there’s the meaning of the work at hand (the beauty of the human body’s movement being a totally v…
Linked From www.danceinforma.com at 09:29PMOn the heels of an illustrious performance career that included dancing in 14 different Broadway shows, Lorin Latarro is now shining bright as a highly sought-after choreographer. Her next p…
Linked From www.danceinforma.com at 03:11AMWelcome to the first installment in our series on alternative dance gigs! This month, we’re talking about tourism and the various ways you, as a dancer, are perfect for the job. Tourist at…
Linked From www.danceinforma.com at 02:54AMSummer is the best season for fresh food, especially fruit. All fruits have compounds that reduce inflammation and oxidative stress. Don’t worry about the sugar content; they also have f…
Linked From www.danceinforma.com at 02:18AMThere’s just something about dancing in the glow of stage lights, of giving your all to an audience with something on which you’ve worked hard (for weeks, months or even years). The proc…
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