December 20, 2024
Today's Stories
The Afterimage of Arlene Croce
-New Yorker
Where Art Meets Purpose: The Dancing Odyssey of Dwight Rhoden
-LA Sentinel
How a ballet scholarship inspired a student to pursue her dreams
-EdSource
Elyse Durham’s First Chapter of ‘Maya & Natasha’ Welcomes You to the Competitive World of Ballet
-Cosmopolitan
New Orleans Ballet Association offering tuition free classes
-NOLA Now
NJ Dance Center Director Publishes Critically Acclaimed Children’s Book, The Tale of the Cat and the Ballet Mouse
-Village Green NJ
Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake review – a mythic modern classic flies again
Sadler’s Wells, London Back for a 30th anniversary tour, the star choreographer’s signature wit and tenderness shine in this perennially haunting fantasy‘Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake.” Think about how that sounds. Only a handful of film directors have been distinctive and famous enough to become “the name above the title”, and here is Bourne, surely the only choreographer-director whose name naturally precedes the title not only of most of his works, but of the ...
Duck Pond review – masters of modern circus soar on the silks
Royal Festival Hall, LondonBorrowing from Swan Lake and the Ugly Duckling, Circa deliver wow moments and ornate arrangements as the dancers move in finely tuned equilibrium Australian company Circa are masters of modern circus, often eschewing obvious exhibitionism, and instead weaving acrobatic skills with a dance and theatre sensibility to make mood pieces.
Review: In ‘Gypsy,’ Audra McDonald’s Gonna Show It to Ya
Hold your hats and hallelujah, our leading musical tragedienne offers an ultra-dramatic Rose in George C. Wolfe’s Broadway revival.
Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s Future Remains Unclear as Labor Dispute Approaches Resolution
Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s tumultuous year continues following the company’s decision to fire all 10 of its dancers this summer, which led to an unprecedented “Do Not Work” order by the American Guild of Musical Artists. This month, DBDT reached a settlement with the National Labor Relations Board, ahead of a scheduled hearing on multiple allegations of unfair labor practices that the agency found to have merit. Just a few days later, the company lost a critical revenue stream for the ...
Inside Dianetzy Rojas’ Dance Bag
Since joining Ballet Austin in 2021, Dianetzy Rojas has shown off her impressive extension and youthful essence in roles such as Aurora in Sleeping Beauty. This winter, she made her debut as the Sugar Plum Fairy in Stephen Mills’ The Nutcracker. Originally from Puerto Rico, Rojas was a standout student at the School of American Ballet and danced in Ballet Austin TWO for two years before joining the main company.
Ballet Icons Gala 2025 arrives at the London Coliseum in March
On 9 March, the Ballet Icons Gala 2025 will fulfil its annual promise of presenting dancers from across the world to the London public.
StEPS: Cracking the Code to Dance Competition Success (Without selling
Master the art of dance competition success with tips on preparation, performance, and staying present. Learn how to thrive on stage while keeping your passion for dance alive!
I Tried “Make It Dance,” the New Dancer-Friendly Card Game From Cost n’ Mayor
Did your family Thanksgiving celebration include a trio of grandmas dancing to Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road”? A solo act of a vampire rocking out to Elton John’s “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”? If not, you may want to get your hands on a copy of Make It Dance, Cost n’ Mayor’s new card game.
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