Thursday, February 14, 2019
You’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 09:04AMWednesday, February 13, 2019
This week, Aussie born dancer Reed Luplau released a music video to Justin Levine’s Love is Loud. Luplau and Levine, Musical Supervisor for Moulin Rouge, met through the show this past sum…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 04:45AMTuesday, February 12, 2019
There was a time, during what were called “the golden years” of musical theater, when the word “vehicle” was attached to a form of theatrical work that was designed to serve the tale…
SOURCE: onandoffbroadwaytheaterreviews.com at 03:10PMMonday, February 11, 2019
Kennedy Center Opera House, Washington, D.C. January 16, 2019. Choreographer Matthew Bourne is probably still best known for his Swan Lake (1995), which featured an all-male, bare-cheste…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 09:27PMIf you want to see theater that will leave you indelibly changed, dive into the immersive theatrical experience of The Hidden Ones. This 90-minute, limited dialogue show, interactive piece i…
SOURCE: www.drdrama.com at 08:20AMFriday, February 8, 2019
The Lantana, Randolph, Massachusetts. January 19, 2019. As a 20-year old college senior, Bettina Mahoney, director and founder of Fortitude Dance Project, was feeling like she wanted somethi…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 10:01PMThursday, January 31, 2019
Dancing costs money. Well, to get up and move is free, but to take classes, buy required clothing and shoes, order recital costumes, and more certainly isn’t. To have a dream to formally t…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:07PMWednesday, January 30, 2019
Think of your resume and your calling card. In many ways, it’s as important as your headshot in an audition setting. So much emphasis is placed on headshots — what photographer to shoot …
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 08:01AMIn writing this article, I was motivated by the fact that as I travel around the U.S. judging competitions and doing master classes, I am struck by the fact that the majority of the choreogr…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:54AMThe performing arts are a difficult business. One day you’ve got a wonderful, well-paying gig, and the next, you’re back on the audition circuit, hustling for your next job. People will …
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:43AMDance – and professional training – should be accessible for everyone, no matter social status, location and financial situation. Ballet and Beyond NYC is an organization devoted to givi…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:38AMAs we welcome a new year, there are times to set goals and times to celebrate goals that we have met. There is nothing more fulfilling than celebrating an anniversary, and for pre-profession…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:36AMShe’s one of the most sought-after professional dance coaches in New York City. If you haven’t (yet) heard of her, you’ve probably seen her former students in action. Rhonda Malkin tr…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:36AMYouTube, Instagram and Facebook are just some of the hubs that we seek to watch or share choreography. What’s better is if it that choreography sparks interest, it has the chance to be re-…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:30AMChange is underway in our nation’s capitol, and Stephen Clapp is making (some of) it happen. Late last year, the choreographer/dancer/administrator/cultural strategist stepped down as Exec…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:28AMTuesday, January 29, 2019
Iconic tech giant Steve Jobs once downplayed the importance of technology itself, surprisingly enough, stating that “what’s important is that you have a faith in people….and if you…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 11:15PMEvidently enough, when dancers get significantly injured, their body needs to heal before they can get back at it again. What may be less apparent are the social, emotional and mental challe…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:30PMMonday, January 28, 2019
Auditioning can be a nerve-wracking experience. Lots of eyes are on you, you probably feel pressure to do well, and you of course want the job. In order to help you better succeed at your ne…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:28PMI am pleased to share this piece from a new collaboration with Shrink Tank (“If psychology and pop culture had a baby…”) exploring Alexander Hamilton and Bipolar Disorder. …
SOURCE: www.drdrama.com at 09:56AMOwning a dance studio is a profession of a daily slog peppered with indispensable special moments. From cleaning the studio to keeping accountable to a larger vision for your business, the �…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:12AMWednesday, January 23, 2019
As a studio owner, you’re probably so consumed with your young students, offering them the best classes and opportunities, preparing for their recital, and of course making their parents h…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 10:19PMTuesday, January 22, 2019
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Perhaps a picture conjures up memories or leads to new thoughts and ideas. Virginia-based Jane Franklin Dance, a company that partners with musi…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 10:00PMSaturday, January 19, 2019
92nd Street Y, New York, New York. January 5, 2019. Humans have always wanted to fly. Dancers, for their part, learn to reach leap, reach and battement in a defiance of gravity. Might that …
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 09:27PMTuesday, January 15, 2019
Theaterscene.net is deeply saddened to report the passing of the legendary Carol Channing. Channing died at 12:31am on Tuesday, January 15th, 2019, at home in Rancho Mirage, CA of natural ca…
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 07:49AMThursday, January 10, 2019
It’s a new year, and that means a time to try new things, wear new dancewear, learn something to improve your technique and maybe go outside your comfort zone for a try. And you can do all…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 05:34AMA recital or end-of-year performance is not just about the dancing. It’s about the whole package – costumes, lights, themes and eye-catching backdrops. For some great quality and beautif…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 05:15AMTuesday, January 8, 2019
Dr. Drama will be presenting at the following BroadwayCon panels this year (see below or click on the link for the Con schedule: http://www.broadwaycon.com/schedule/.) Hope to see you there!…
SOURCE: www.drdrama.com at 12:07PMMonday, January 7, 2019
There are some things out there in the world that affect us all – the wider economy, climate and weather, large-scale shifts in social mores. Works of dance on these ideas have the pot…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 05:29AMSaturday, January 5, 2019
Top dancewear brand, Só Dança, recently released its newest dancewear line, Fashion 1, for 2019. The Fashion 1 line is full of radiant colors, eye-catching prints and classic pieces that a…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 10:17PMYou are probably no stranger to the term “New Year’s resolution”. The most common are to “get healthy” or “lose weight”. I am a firm believer that you can make a resolution any…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 09:58PMDance competitions often get a bad rap. You either love them or you hate them. Fans will tell you that dance competitions offer performance and scholarship opportunities, encourage dancers�…
SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 09:50PM 
