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6 Dancers Share What Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 60th Anniversary...
On March 30, 1958, at the 92nd Street Y in NYC, dancer Alvin Ailey and a group of African-American dancers performed onstage together for the first time. Since then, Alvin Ailey American Dance...
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The Nutty History of "The Nutcracker"
The Nutcracker has become an essential part of the holiday season—not to mention a part of most dancers' DNA. These days, the ballet is a beloved tradition, and the lifeblood of many dance companies,...
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Watch Maddie Ziegler Demonstrate 10 Iconic Music Video Dance Routines
Maddie Ziegler is the kween of dance these days and it seems like there's no move this teen dancing machine can't do...or is there? In a recent video with Teen Vogue, Maddie shows us just how lit her...
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The 8 Rising Stars of Ballroom You Need to Know About
It's almost 2019 and the ballroom dance scene is positively booming! From prestigious world championships to TV shows, kids are at the core of all this hip-shaking action—and we're so here for it....
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There Are a Bunch of Familiar Faces in Dance Magazine's "25 to Watch"
Every year, our friends over at Dance Magazine select 25 standout dancers, choreographers, and companies for their "25 to Watch" feature. The list is always overflowing with talent, but this year's...
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Not Your Average 'Nutcracker': The World's Most Imaginative Productions
When most of us think of The Nutcracker, we imagine a growing Christmas tree, dancing mice, and a little girl named Clara (or Marie) traveling to the Land of Sweets. But companies around the world...
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How to Master Step-Over Pirouettes
"Lame duck." It sounds like nothing else in the classical ballet vocabulary, right? Also known as step-up turns or step-over turns—or, more technically, as piqués en dehors—these tricky pirouettes...
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Lin-Manuel Miranda Is Here to Teach Us Broadway Slang
Even if you're a full-fledged Broadway baby, you'll learn a thing or two from LMM. How can you tell if your relationship is real, or a mere showmance? What are you supposed to do when someone barks,...
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One Dancer Reveals How an Eating Disorder Almost Ended Her Career
At age 23, Djouliet Amara is a successful professional dancer signed with a talent agency in NYC. She's studied at The Ailey School and even danced in "Memoria" with The Alvin Ailey American Dance...
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You NEED to See This "Kiss Me, Kate!" Dance Rehearsal
Well, we knew on an abstract level that Broadway's-golden-age guru Warren Carlyle would produce incredible choreo for the upcoming Broadway revival of Kiss Me, Kate! We just didn't know it would be...
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5 Ways Dancers Can Make The Most of Winter Break
Ah, winter break: two to four weeks of well-deserved time off. While you might just feel like using your break to become one with the couch (no judgment!), we have a few ideas you should hear on how...
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Tiler Peck Gets Candid About the Bumps in Her Career at New York City Ballet
We can't get enough of New York City Ballet's prima ballerina, Tiler Peck. This ballet babe has been featured in the mainstream media quite a bit and is giving people an inside peek at the glamorous...
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8 Dance YouTubers You Need to Be Watching
From beauty gurus, to pranksters, to documentary makers (aka Shane Dawson), YouTubers are all the rage nowadays. And thankfully, some of our favorite dancers have hopped on the YouTube train...
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9 Choreographers Who Deserve All the Awards
Receiving an Emmy or Tony Award for your choreography is a HUGE deal. Tbh, being handed one of those famed statues is probably one of the most iconic moments that can happen in your career. From...
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How Essential Oils Can Help Dancers With Everything From Sore Muscles to Anxiety
If you're battling aching muscles or pre-show nerves, a scented oil is probably the last thing you'd consider as a solution. Essential oils are more than just smells, though—these highly concentrated...
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The Best Beginner Weight-Lifting Moves For Dancers
There's a common misconception among dancers that lifting weights makes you bulky and should be avoided at all costs. But that couldn't be further from the truth, especially if you're trying to build...
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This Model's Dance Moves Just Broke the Internet
It's no secret that we love a good fashion/dance collaboration, which is why we're fangirling over model Shalom Harlow. And this model took the whole "dance, but make it fashion" vibe to an entirely...
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This Backstage Tour of PNB's "Nutcracker" Is Total Eye Candy
If there's one thing that's better than witnessing The Nutcracker from the audience, it's getting an up-close, behind-the-scenes look at everything that goes into the production. Luckily, Pacific...
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21 Quick Questions with Commercial Superstar Delaney Glazer
Delaney Glazer's captivating cool-girl presence and precise, hard-hitting moves have made her a commercial superstar (she has a casual 1 million followers on Instagram). But she's also got the resumé...
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Remembering Raven Wilkinson, Trailblazing Ballerina
Ballerina Raven Wilkinson passed away on Monday at her home in New York City at age 83. Wilkinson is best known as the first African American woman to dance full-time with the Ballet Russe de Monte...
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