Face to Face: Rob Ashford

Making Evita tango (again) on Broadway
In the 14 years since Rob Ashford switched sides of the musical theater table from cast to creative, he’s forged an impressive resumé. He won a Tony Award for his … Continue reading →

Music for Class: From Discothèques to Dance Floors

Electronic beats for contemporary and modern dance class

Amy O’Neal spent her junior high school nights sneaking out of her house in Turkey to go to nightclubs. After her dad’s military work abroad, her family moved … Continue reading →

Ballerina Swan

Ballerina Swan
By Allegra Kent
Illustrated by Emily Arnold McCully
Holiday House, 2012
32 pages
 
 
Allegra Kent’s Ballerina Swan is the newest book to add to your list for pre-ballet class or birthday party story-time. Little girls will love the … Continue reading →

More Balachine Variations

More Balanchine Variations
By Nancy Goldner
University Press of Florida, 2011
156 pages, including photos
 
In a nutshell: A compelling discussion of 20 ballets choreographed by George Balanchine from 1941 to 1981.
 
“Orpheus interests me for personal reasons; for one … Continue reading →

Ballroom Blitz

Utah Valley University offers students a rare opportunity.

Utah might as well be named the nation’s ballroom state. The region has a strong ballroom presence in many K–12 classrooms, has top training studios and is home … Continue reading →

Black Magic

Maggie Black’s transformative approach to ballet training
At the height of her popularity from the late 1960s to the 1990s, Maggie Black could be found teaching a sea of professional dancers, six days a week in … Continue reading →