Tag: chanel dasilva

Scared Your Company Might Close? These Artists Have Been Through It and Have Some Advice

One of the most difficult parts of this pandemic is coming to terms with the fact that, not only are almost all artists out of work right now, for some, the work won’t be there any more when the world opens back up: not all dance companies and businesses will make it through to the […]

MOVE|NYC| Helped This Dancer Matriculate to Juilliard

Waverly Fredericks was on the verge of quitting dance when Chanel DaSilva invited the LaGuardia Performing Arts High School freshman to audition for the inaugural cohort of Young Professionals. Standing 6-foot-2, he’d been told that he looked too awkward and was “too big” to be a dancer. “I didn’t like having long limbs that stretched […]

Chanel DaSilva and Nigel Campbell Are on a Mission to Mentor Dancers From Underserved Communities

Nigel Campbell and Chanel DaSilva can’t remember a time when they didn’t have each other’s backs. Ever since age 10, when DaSilva stood up to dance-studio bullies in Campbell’s defense, their friendship has been one of mutual support, honest feedback and unending inspiration. Together, they thrived at LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and […]