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Jeanette Delgado Writes a Letter to Her Teenage Self
Miami City Ballet principal Jeanette Delgado's dynamic, show-stopping presence and powerful, crisp technique have been wowing audiences for well over a decade. A Miami, FL, native, Delgado began...
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Broadway Vet Paloma Garcia-Lee on Dancing in "Fosse/Verdon"
The extraordinary Paloma Garcia-Lee, who's danced in no fewer than five Broadway shows, can adapt to any choreographer's style. And before heading back to Broadway this spring in Moulin Rouge!...
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Contemporary Twists on 5 Iconic Ballet Costumes
We updated your favorite story-ballet tutus with modern details that'll please any 21st-century prima ballerina. Who needs a cavalier, anyway?Modeled by Cheyenne Fitzsimons and Martina Sandionigi,...
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The Life of a Pointe Shoe, from Factory to Stage
For professional ballet dancers, the search for the perfect pointe shoe is a lifelong quest. Even the smallest adjustment in manufacturing can make the difference between a shoe that allows a...
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"World of Dance" Week 4 Recap: The Road to Redemption
Have you ever felt that the Duels round on NBC's "World of Dance" was a bit unfair? During the Duels, each act's success hinges not on how objectively good they are, but on how good they are relative...
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8 K-pop Bands with Serious Dance Skills
K-pop is in the middle of a stateside takeover. South Korea's boy bands and girl groups can always be counted on to produce catchy, upbeat songs—and, most importantly for us dance fans, to feature...
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"Oklahoma!" Is Back on Broadway—in a Brand-New State
You may think you know Oklahoma!, the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical that made history when it first opened in 1943 and is best known for Agnes de Mille's groundbreaking dream ballet. But the...
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The "Step Up: High Water" Cast Dishes on Set Life, Audition Advice, and More
Happy "Step Up: High Water" eve, y'all! Everyone's favorite internet dance show makes its triumphant Season 2 return tomorrow, March 20th, on YouTube. In anticipation of the premiere, we turned to...
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3 Key Exercises for Stronger, More Stable Pointework
It's the rite of passage every young ballerina dreams of: getting her first pair of pointe shoes. But it's important to remember that a lot (and we mean a lot) of hard work and technique-honing leads...
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7 Dancers Who Need to Be in the Britney Spears Musical
Yes, you read that right: The Britney Spears musical is officially happening, and we are SHOOK! In addition to having perhaps the most fabulous title in the history of musical titles—Once Upon a One...
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Leonardo DiCaprio Dancing Is the Meme We Need and Deserve
Hi friends. Happy spring. In case you're wondering how we're celebrating:There's a new meme of Leonardo DiCaprio dancing awkwardly in movies, and it is GLORIOUS.NoneWhy is this happening now? Because...
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Inside Justin Peck's World Premiere for Houston Ballet
Houston Ballet will present an exciting new program starting tonight and running through Sunday, March 24: Come In, by Aszure Barton, and Dream Time, by Jiří Kylián, both company premieres, and...
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"Little Dancer" Gets Another Run (and a New Title)
Remember Little Dancer, the musical starring Tiler Peck and inspired by Edgar Degas' sculpture of the same name? After a 2014 run at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, the creative team did some...
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Meet Luna Montana, the 18-Year-Old Ballet Dancer Who's Not Afraid to Talk...
It's safe to say that in 2019, social media reigns supreme. Social platforms are especially great tools for dancers, allowing them to brand and market themselves, keep up with dance friends across the...
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"World of Dance" Week 5 Recap: Anything You Can Duel, I Can Duel Better
We were a tad trepidatious going into the second round of Duels on NBC's "World of Dance." Last week's Upper Division showdown saw all four of the highest-scoring teams from the Qualifiers eliminated....
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This "Us"-Inspired Dance Video Will Terrify You in the Best Way Possible
Right now, it seems like the entire world is equal parts obsessed with and thoroughly creeped out by Jordan Peele's Us, the horror film about devilish doppelgängers that's currently rated 94% fresh on...
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3 Strategies to Help Dancers Succeed as Peer Leaders
Do you dream of running your student dance company or becoming captain of your dance team? Are you a triple threat eager to direct your school's next musical? If you have big ideas and the drive to...
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Mark Kanemura Is Our Favorite Dancing Flamingo, Also RIP Us
OK, stay with us for the duration of this multi-part journey, because the payoff is so very good.Part OneYesterday, Mark Kanemura—dancer extraordinaire, Carly Rae Jepsen enthusiast (same), master of...
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Complexions' Larissa Gerszke on Her Fosse Obsession & Beyoncé Dreams
Complexions Contemporary Ballet's Larissa Gerszke is a standout, thanks to her gorgeous lines and easy grace. An Ottawa, Canada, native, Gerszke began training at Canterbury Arts High School, and...
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Dorrance Dance's Elizabeth Burke on Pre-Show Rituals and Celeb Doppelgängers
Dorrance Dance's Elizabeth Burke's dynamic technique and intricate musicality have made her a tap-scene standout. A Chapel Hill, NC, native, she trained with the North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble, led...
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