December 23, 2024
Today's Stories
75 years ago, Maria Tallchief made the ballet world reimagine itself and find a place for a Native American prima ballerina
-M Live
‘Diary of a Tap Dancer’ tells the stories of overlooked performers
-Wbur
Ballerinas turn one of Kenya’s largest slums into a stage for a Christmas show
-AP
How Shoe Managers Help Keep Dancers on Their Feet
Sierra Hitchcock
Whether it’s pointe shoes, character shoes, or sneakers, a dancer’s footwear is crucial to their performance. Behind the scenes, company shoe managers work to outfit artists with the shoes that will allow them to dance their best in the studio and onstage. A Head With Many Hats The main responsibility of a shoe manager is to order most, if not all, of the shoes worn by company dancers. This often includes pointe shoes, ballet slippers, jazz shoes, and character shoes. Depending on ...
What It Means to Have That West Coast Swing
Margaret Fuhrer
A wave of viral videos highlight a style that participants call addictive and innovative. Descended from the Lindy Hop, it has few traditional markers of swing.
Announcing 'Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels Festival' 2025 in London
@gramilano
Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels Festival returns to London with 10 premieres, 15 productions, 38 performances and more than 350 dancers.
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