by Andrea Marks | Aug 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
Tomorrow, the Vancouver Tap Dance Society kicks off the 13th annual Vancouver International Tap Dance Festival, which continues through the long Labor Day Weekend. The event will offer tons of master classes and performances, including a presentation of “Souls...
by Kristin Schwab | Aug 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
Drew Jacoby’s playlist helps dancers take risks. Though she dons pointe shoes instead of pumps, Drew Jacoby is still a full-blown businesswoman. After jobs with Alonzo King LINES Ballet and Complexions Contemporary Ballet, she partnered up with colleague...
by Dance Teacher | Aug 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
Q: Many families attend my studio’s open house events before the new school year, and they all leave with a copy of the schedule. It seems they’re excited about our programs, but then don’t commit. Any suggestions for getting people to register? A: Promote your...
by Jenny Dalzell | Aug 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
A conversation with “A Chance to Dance” co-choreographer Michael Nunn (center) watches a rehearsal with William Trevitt and Allison Holker. A new Nigel Lythgoe Production premieres this month—a treat for those who watch “So You Think You Can Dance” and...
by Ashley Rivers | Aug 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
Four K–12 instructors share fresh ideas for class. Kelli Brown teaching at the Idaho Arts Charter School in Nampa, Idaho This time of year, even the most seasoned dance educators take the opportunity to refresh their approach and incorporate new ideas in the...
by Andrea Marks | Aug 29, 2012 | Uncategorized
You’ve heard about September 5th’s Bright Light Shining Stars Gala in NYC that will honor the one and only Mikhail Baryshnikov with an Ambassador for the Arts Award presented by Liza Minnelli and feature performances by some of the dance world’s top...
by Andrea Marks | Aug 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
You may recall an earlier post about 2011 Capezio ACE winner Al Blackstone’s show, “Happy We’ll Be,” as it premiered in NYC a few weeks ago. You may have also noticed the show had a successful Kickstarter page that well exceeded its $12,000...
by Andrea Marks | Aug 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
This September, Indianapolis City Ballet is launching a master class series that will give their students the chance to work with names they’d typically need to travel to New York City to find. The lineup includes Darci Kistler, Wendy Whelan, Daniel Ulbricht...
by Andrea Marks | Aug 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
Today marks the centennial of the birth of one of America’s greatest dancers, actors, singers, directors and choreographers: the legendary Gene Kelly, whose influence can still be seen today in Hollywood, on Broadway and in the music...
by Andrea Marks | Aug 22, 2012 | Uncategorized
If you live in New York City, you may recall the buzz from two summers ago as over 200 ballerinas, led by American Ballet Theatre’s Michelle Wiles, gathered in Central Park and set the record for Most Ballerinas on Pointe at One Time. Tomorrow, students at The...