Monday, April 1, 2019
Preparing for a competition at the level of the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) Finals requires dedication, rehearsal and discipline that is similar to Olympic preparation. Like Olympic athl…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 04:26AMSunday, March 31, 2019
Dance is a career that seems to be aimed at the young. Little ones start as early as three years old with dreams of twirling onstage, and a career is often thought to “fade out” around t…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 11:50PMFriday, March 29, 2019
Studio owners, how would you like to learn a few tips on making your dance recital season run smoother? Then be sure to check out Standby in the Wings: A Behind-The-Scenes Guide to Producing…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 04:51PMMonday, March 25, 2019
Studio 54, New York, New York. March 19, 2019. Was Kiss Me, Kate a revival we needed to bring back to Broadway in 2019? Maybe not. If you’re unfamiliar with the musical (which originally…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 09:13PMImperial Theatre, New York, New York. March 12, 2019. There’s only one word that can encapsulate Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations…smooth. Everything about Broadw…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 08:42PMLyceum Theatre, New York, New York. March 13, 2019. I suppose I’m not very chill. Perhaps I’ve reached that age where I just don’t get the shows all the kids are raving about. And I�…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 12:55PMSunday, March 24, 2019
If one were to envision dancers at work, a dog might not necessarily be there. Dogs can be time-consuming and expensive, and just imagine getting fur all over costumes. Yet both dancers and …
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 09:16AMFriday, March 22, 2019
Everyone’s talking about Warren Carlyle’s latest project — the revival Broadway production of Kiss Me, Kate at Roundabout Theatre Company. Carlyle is no stranger to the Great White Way…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 02:02PMThursday, March 21, 2019
Boston Opera House, Boston, Massachusetts. March 7, 2019. How does watching dance make you feel? Well, you might say, it depends on the work. That response is getting at mood, the feeling a …
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 09:02PMMonday, March 18, 2019
Boston University Dance Theater, Boston, Massachusetts. March 2, 2019. Dancing is about being in control, one could argue — of body placement in space, rhythm and quality of movement. Yet …
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 10:03PMFriday, March 15, 2019
The Joyce Theater, New York, New York. February 22, and March 1, 2019. It’s hard to believe Complexions Contemporary Ballet is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Master choreographer Dwigh…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 09:57PMMonday, March 11, 2019
There’s a new dance festival hitting Los Angeles and you don’t want to miss it! Break the Floor Productions, in partnership with The Montalbán in Hollywood will present, MOVES at Th…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 09:37PMLincoln Center Theater, New York, New York. March 8, 2019. Christopher Gattelli’s choreographic record can’t be characterized. From Gigi to Cher, Newsies to The King and I, and SpongeBo…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 09:28PMAs the technology continues to advance, there have been more innovative ways for the theater and dance studios to bring shows to life. Creating a magical experience often involves the use of…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 05:54AMSunday, March 10, 2019
Third Life Studio, Somerville, Massachusetts. February 22, 2019. Dancing together is arguably one of the most innately human, if not the most innately human, thing that we can hope to do. Rh…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 10:06PMThis small musical (which works very hard to be lovingly positive) opened at the Westside Theatre in mid-November and will run there until April 28th. I tell you up front that it has enjoyed…
SOURCE: onandoffbroadwaytheaterreviews.com at 09:58PMThursday, March 7, 2019
World of Dance is back and better than ever as it enters into its third season. Any age can grace the World of Dance stage and compete in any style of dance for the chance to win the ultimat…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 09:54PMWednesday, March 6, 2019
As part of Dance Informa’s series, Spotlight on the Teacher, we feature contemporary teacher and Artistic Director of NYC-based company Sexy Beast, Max Stone. Stone has been teaching for o…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 04:34AMOn Saturday, February 23, the Steps Beyond Foundation hosted an Artists Talk entitled “The Creative Process Unraveled: Creating a New Musical”. The packed evening (Steps Beyond’s most …
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 04:31AMTuesday, March 5, 2019
She’s been a principal dancer with New York City Ballet for 10 years. She’s become a muse and an inspiration for choreographers and has performed all over the world. She’s even jetéd …
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 08:37PMThe keto diet, short for ketogenic, is the latest variation of a low carbohydrate diet with a twist that it recommends eating high levels of dietary fats. Claims suggest that this trendy die…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 08:10PMNetworking – it encompasses many aspects of building professional and personal communities. Most regard it as an essential ingredient for building a stable, fulfilling career. Dance is a p…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 06:55PMPrincipal Dancer Christopher Ruud took his last bow with Ballet West, after 21 years with the company, on February 23, 2019. Speaking with him now, what is most striking is his sense of grat…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:51AM“You have cancer.” There’s arguably no more terrifying, yet sadly common, statement out there. Treatments are getting more and more advanced all the time, yet they most often come with…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:48AMMonday, March 4, 2019
One standard by which we can measure the merit of a pursuit is if the end goal is met. Arguably, the most straightforward goal of training as a dancer is to eventually become a professional …
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 08:31PMSunday, March 3, 2019
“Out of adversity comes opportunity,” goes an old saying. Carolyn Paine, director/choreographer of CONNetic Dance (Hartford, CT), seems to have found the truth of that statement firsthan…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 09:07PMSaturday, March 2, 2019
Beginning dance classes for your young dancer is similar to beginning any sport — you, as the parent, ask yourself several questions. When should my child start dance? What styles should t…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 08:52PMTuesday, February 26, 2019
Loved co-hosting this episode of the OnStage Blog podcast Movie Musical Shakedown about Sweeney Todd. We talked about the psychology of obsession, the empty motivation of revenge, the relati…
SOURCE: www.drdrama.com at 06:44PMSunday, February 24, 2019
Cobb Energy Center, Smyrna, Georgia. February 15, 2019. On Friday evening, February 15, Atlanta Ballet presented a stunning performance of August Bournonville’s La Sylphide, with product…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 01:02PMThursday, February 14, 2019
Urbanity Central, Boston, Massachusetts. January 25, 2019. The Oxford Dictionary defines “substrate” as an “underlying substance or layer.” In Substrate Independent, Urbanity Dance c…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 09:34PMYou’ve got your pointe shoe routine down to a science… Sewing ribbons, breaking in shanks and taping your blisters so that your time on your toes is both efficient and enjoyable. But dan…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 09:04AM 
