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In 2011, when former American Ballet Theatre principal Michele Wiles departed the company and formed BalletNext, she found an artistic freedom she’d been longing for. Along with new collaborations with choreographers and musicians, she began working with trumpeter Tom Harrell, who introduced her to the multilayered sounds of jazz. “The dancers are another instrument to […]
Justin Timberlake dancer and “SYTYCD” favorite Ivan Koumaev offers teachers this killer playlist of songs. “I urge teachers to be music hungry,” says NUVO Dance Convention teacher Ivan Koumaev. “Search and find music, don’t just get trapped into pop culture, which is limited and not driven by creatives—it’s driven by executives. Use the creativity inside […]
It’s that time of year again! Dancers everywhere are pregaming for 4th of July festivities by wearing their best red-white-and-blue dance gear, and planning where their team will meet up to watch their city’s long-anticipated (and potentially illegal) firework show. It’s flat-out patriotic! To keep up with the celebration (and to solidify yourself as your […]
When a curious group of young dancers asked Leslie Scott what the lyrics to Nicki Minaj’s sexually explicit rap song “Anaconda” meant, Scott was mortified. “Have you seen the video? It’s basically the lyrics come to life. One of the 7-year-olds told me it scared her,” she says. Enlightening moments like this are why Scott […]
Music turns choreographers on. They listen all the time, looking for inspiration. From Bach to rap, there are more than enough choices to satisfy even the most particular. But it’s not simply a matter of choosing what they like. When selecting music for movement they have to find something that complements and enhances the work. […]
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]