Choreographer Travis Wall recently shared a video he directed and produced about the struggle of dealing with homophobia. The Shaping Sound artistic director, who is openly gay, pairs his contemporary style with an acoustic cover of “This Is Me” from the Grammy-nominated musical The Greatest Showman, performed by Broadway’s Shoshana Bean, and the result is […]
We all know and love Mia Michaels. She’s a fearless choreographer and teacher, who’s inspired a generation of dancers with her unique style, grace and brilliance. What’s not to love? And now we can’t help but gush over a personal confession she recently shared on Instagram. Bottom line: No matter your age, size or shape, […]
If you’re looking to find new teaching jobs or just expand your reach as a teacher, look no further than your Instagram account. Developing a digital voice that connects with studios and dancers is an easy (and cost-free) strategy to boost your profile. “Instagram has definitely shined a spotlight on my gifts as a teacher,” […]
Showing up day after day to the ballet barre can feel monotonous, at times, tedious. Ohhh, le sigh. But as teachers and students know, daily practice is essential to maintaining strength and technique. Before you hit class today, take a quick inspiration Insta video break to regain a fresh perspective. This dancer’s extension and control […]
I was 22, fresh out of school. Wet behind the ears, I was using a light boom backstage as a warm-up barre before my debut performance with the Paul Taylor Dance Company. I noticed Paul Taylor walking toward me, wagging his index finger like a disciplining father, and I shrank with fear. “Don’t touch the […]
If you’re wondering how Abby Lee Miller, the former reality star of “Dance Moms,” is doing behind bars, she recently gave the world an update. Over the weekend, Miller, 51, shared a photo on Instagram of herself with friends inside Victorville Federal Correctional Institution in California. The photo, showing a smiling (much thinner) Miller, has […]
There’s no such thing as too much inspiration, right? Right! Here are some inspiring posts to keep your motivation for the year ahead high, flexible and balanced, or whatever your New Year’s goals may be. Dance photographer @jordanmatter’s post is a good reminder to bend over backwards in 2020 (but only if you’re feelin’ it). […]
The event, Celebrating Diversity, September 7–10, features work by 30–35 choreographers from around the world. Modern choreographer Garth Fagan, beloved educator Martha Myers and Thunderbird American Indian Dancers will also be honored at the event, held at Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater in New York City. For more: americandanceguild.org Instagram post by @tinacrollandcompany • Aug 22, […]
Running a studio can be a major juggling act. You have to stay on top of the big things, like paying rent on time and chasing after delinquent payments, and track the details, like replacing that blinking lightbulb and sending out a snowstorm alert. No surprise, then, that a few things slip through the cracks—costing […]