While many productions of The Nutcracker, traditional or unconventional, are still going strong across the country, this weekend also saw countless Claras and Maries waving good-bye to the Land of Sweets for the very last time this year. And let’s be real here: the post-Nutcracker blues are a struggle like no other. We know your […]
Jason Parsons began his professional career dancing for artists like Diana King and Celine Dion, for Disney and in countless industrials, but he soon realized his real interest was in the world of concert dance. Since then, he’s performed with companies like River North Dance Company and Mia Michaels’ RAW, and he has choreographed for […]
Win It! Choreographic by Rachael Sage 14 tracks; $15 Rachael Sage’s new full-length album doesn’t hit shelves ’til May 20, but you can win a copy now! The album features swooping, piano- and string-heavy tracks ranging from jazzy, upbeat tunes to slower, lyrical sounds that will inspire your choreography. [formidable id=100]
Kids in Action by Greg and Steve; 12 tracks gregandsteve.com With song titles like “Conga Line” and “Can You Leap Like a Frog?”, musicians Greg and Steve offer built-in movement prompts. Engage young imaginations with these dance adventures, including fan favorite “Goin’ on a Bear Hunt.” More Singable Songs by Raffi; 16 tracks raffinews.com […]
Win It! Serendipity: Ballet Masterclass Originals CD; $25 Bored with typical ballet music? You’ll love these 27 tracks, composed by Arshak Sirunyan, that offer a new take on standard ballet class music. Enter below to win a copy! [formidable id=93]
Arnold leading advanced contemporary class Congratulations to Lenorris Arnold, the latest Editors’ Choice winner for the Dance Teacher Video of the Month! Arnold has a secret for finding on-trend, danceable music that is one of a kind: He purchases remixes of current songs from the audio-sharing platform SoundCloud. One artist he follows, Travis Lake, created […]
Music with Latin flair Ashlé Dawson’s versatility has created plenty of opportunities, including a spot in the top four on “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 1 and a contract with Cirque du Soleil. Some of her favorite dance moments, though, were spent socializing. “When I moved to L.A., I went salsa dancing sometimes […]
Manchester, England–based indie band MONEY just earned themselves a new ballet-lovin’ fan base. The group’s “Hold Me Forever” music video is basically a day in the life of a dancer. Directed by actor Cillian Murphy, the film shows English National Ballet company members warming up in pointe shoes and taking technique class at the Old […]