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Friday, November 30, 2018

Spotlight on the Teacher: Ginger Thatcher by Admin

We are dancers. Maybe we’re born that way, maybe we fall into the art form and it becomes our passion. And with hard work, dedication and training, we can make a life of dance for ourselve…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 08:29AM

Kaiser’s Room: A safe performing arts space for all abilities by Admin

“The boy I was working with was hiding under his chair,” remembers Stephane Duret during a performance with the Red Kite Project. “So, I crawled under my chair, too. Then, he looked at…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 08:27AM

She’s done it all: Choreographer Marguerite Derricks by Admin

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Lenny Kravitz, Austin Powers, Bunheads, Target, GLOW, Katy Perry, Dr. Pepper, Fame, Little Miss Sunshine, Showgirls, Spider-Man,The GAP, Cirque Du Soleil, Gilmore …

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 08:26AM

BalletX: A small company with a large presence by Admin

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is a very culturally aware city. Sandwiched between New York and Washington, D.C., to its credit, it has its own profile. It has major museums, beautiful botanica…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 08:23AM

Holiday presence: The gift that keeps on giving by Admin

The holiday season has arrived, and for many of us, the first thought beyond travel plans or vacation is often presents or gifts. Perhaps we want a new pair of tap shoes, the latest athleis…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 08:22AM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Oh, Ti Moune – What Show Closings Teach Us About Death, Loss and Saying Goodbye by Admin

Alex Newell & Hailey Kilgore in Once on this Island (Photo: Joan Marcus) The recent news of the January 6th twin closing notices of audience darlings Head Over Heels and Once on this Isl…

SOURCE: www.drdrama.com at 06:18PM
Thursday, November 22, 2018

‘The Tenant’ at The Joyce Theater: What we value in performance by Admin

The Joyce Theater, New York, New York. November 10, 2018. There’s no questioning that social mores shift over the decades and centuries; what most would have seen as acceptable in one era,…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 09:57AM
Wednesday, November 21, 2018

ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S SMASH HIT “SCHOOL OF ROCK – THE MUSICAL” CELEBRATES ITS 3RD ANNIVERSARY ON BROADWAY WITH FAN APPRECIATION DAY PARTY AT T by Admin

A limited number of lucky fans will be invited to have pizza and cake with the cast of School of Rock from 5:30-6:15 PM inside the Winter Garden Theatre before attending that evening’s 7:0…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 03:35PM
Friday, November 16, 2018

‘King Kong’ on Broadway is larger than life by Admin

Broadway Theatre, New York, New York.  November 14, 2018. The job of a critic is just as much an art as the work he’s reviewing. His responsibility is to offer an assessment of a performa…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 10:37PM

STEPHEN SCHWARTZ CONCERT NEXT MONDAY FEATURES STARS, SHOW TUNES, and “GODSPELL” TRIBUTE by Admin

This coming Monday, November 19th at 7:00 pm award-winning talent from Broadway and stage will join composer Stephen Schwartz for a special concert titled "Orphaned Songs for Orphaned Starfi…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 01:18PM
Thursday, November 15, 2018

Celebrate “Broadway’s Best” with THIRTEEN’s Great Performances Fridays, November 2-23 on PBS by Admin

Great Performances is produced by THIRTEEN Productions LLC for WNET, one of America’s most prolific and respected public media providers. Throughout its more than 40-year history on publi…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 06:16PM
Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Sleeping Beauty Comes to Life in December by Admin

The legend of Sleeping Beauty has been retold by masters since the 14th century, but no one has explored what the princess was dreaming while she slept for 100 years. International prima bal…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 06:17PM
Wednesday, November 7, 2018

How to navigate the holding room at auditions by Admin

Auditions are stressful. You’ve got to think on your feet, focus on every detail of choreography and show off flawless technique, all while exuding confidence. That’s easier said than do…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:31AM
Tuesday, November 6, 2018

How A Doll’s House Part 2 and Brett Kavanaugh Taught An Actor How To Listen by Admin

  American Theatre Magazine recently announced that Lucas Hnath’s A Doll’s House Part 2 is the most produced play this year. It will be staged at 27 theaters nationwide during the 2018-…

SOURCE: stageandcandor.com at 07:00AM

Side hustles: Could you actually love your side job? by Admin

Have you ever been embarrassed to admit that you work a side job — that dancing doesn’t always pay enough to cover your rent, bills and pay off your student loans…let alone to go o…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 06:34AM

Putting the attitude in gratitude: Giving thanks through dance by Admin

Not only is November the month that jump starts the holiday season, but it is also the month when we prioritize thankfulness and gratitude. In a field where it is easy to be consumed by shor…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 06:27AM

Parker Esse brings new energy to ‘Anything Goes’ at Arena Stage by Admin

This October, Parker Esse returned to Washington, D.C., to work with the cast of Arena Stage’s upcoming production of Anything Goes, a Cole Porter musical known for its rousing tap number…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 06:06AM

Want to Save Time and Money While You Clean? by Admin

If you are responsible for the cleaning of your studio’s dance floors, it’s important to realize which maintenance methods are correct and which are actually damaging. After all, our flo…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 05:35AM

2018/19 Costume Guide by Admin

It’s time to get inspired and excited for your next recital, so start looking at costume choices! This season there are so many gorgeous styles and looks to choose from, with hundreds of e…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 05:30AM
Monday, November 5, 2018

Hope Boykin: A radiating force at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater by Admin

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is a very special company, as are its dancers. Currently, the company is gearing up for its annual New York City Center season, running November 28-Dec…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:28AM

Broadway Dance Center announces the Richard Ellner Scholarships by Admin

Broadway Dance Center (BDC) is one of the leading dance studios in the United States. BDC currently offers over 350 weekly classes in jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, musical theatr…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:24AM

What’s happening in D.C. dance? by Admin

New York City isn’t the only hot spot for dance on the east coast. Many other cities are also rich in exciting dance performances. One such place is the nation’s capital – Washington, …

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:22AM

‘The Hip Hop Nutcracker’ turns the classic holiday ballet on its head by Admin

Changing leaves and chilly November days mean Nutcracker season is fast approaching! Most dancers are breaking out their pointe shoes, and thoughts of sugar plums and tutus fill people’s m…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:20AM

Set up your body now for audition season and still enjoy the holidays by Admin

Looming immediately after the holidays is the season for dancers when contracts are given out and when audition season reaches a peak. November is the ideal time to prepare your body to look…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:15AM

A quiet power: Catching up with Aszure Barton  by Admin

Aszure Barton is a choreographer who has made works for Mikhail Baryshnikov, English National Ballet, American Ballet Theatre and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, just to name a few. Thro…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:04AM

What was your favorite highlight of 2018? by Admin

Can you believe that the end of another year is quickly approaching? Time can go so fast, and rather than let it fly by and think ahead too much to 2019, it’s nice to sit and reflect on th…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:01AM
Friday, November 2, 2018

Laura Benanti and the Self-Care Paradox by Admin

(Photo: Nina Westervelt) Imagine the surprise of my patients when I tell them that the most important part of my job as their psychologist is my own self-care. The natural confusion comes fr…

SOURCE: www.drdrama.com at 10:02AM
Thursday, November 1, 2018

‘4 On The Floor’ by Touché Taps: Joyful rhythms by Admin

The Dance Complex, Cambridge, Massachusetts. October 21, 2018. My only thought or expectation heading into this show is that I don’t often view tap, and I was looking forward to the opport…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 10:09PM

Olivia Rush: Turning tragedy into triumph by Admin

For those of us who grew up dancing, there is usually something or someone who encouraged us to take that initial leap and trust in our gift. When we do try that first class, there is an und…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:37AM

10 Dance Recital Themes using Grosh Digital Backdrops by Admin

I cannot get over how cool these backdrops are. One of the newest, easiest, coolest waves of technology in backdrops has arrived! Grosh Backdrop’s latest product — digital backdrops. Hun…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:25AM
Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Ballroom enters the convention circuit with Break the Floor by Admin

Ballroom dance is a stunning form – it requires grace, agility, partnering skills, incredible connection, finesse and precise technique. And when it’s done well, it is absolutely mesmeri…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 11:26PM

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