Jacki Ford recently wrapped up the first year of her new studio, District Dance NYC, a new dance training program for kids ages 3–10 in the Financial District of Manhattan. Starting a studio at any location in the country is a major undertaking, but taking it on in New York City contains a whole other […]
When most people think of dance students, they imagine lithe children and teenagers waltzing around classrooms with their legs lifted to their ears. It doesn’t often cross our minds that dance training can involve an older woman trying to build strength in her body to ward off balance issues, or a middle-aged man who didn’t […]
Few things are more powerful for promoting ballet performances than captivating trailers—especially in today’s visually-focused, digitally-connected world. We’ve rounded up some eye-catching ads from seasons past and present that not only make us wish we could have seen the show, but also stand alone as short films. Bucharest National Opera’s La Sylphide Magnifying the scarf […]
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 […]
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, […]
New Yorkers, get ready for a 60-minute dance extravaganza! 60×60 Dance returns to the Brookfield Place Winter Garden for two performances next Friday, October 23. Sixty dance groups will each premiere a 60-second work, set to new music by 60 different composers. The pieces will run back-to-back for one hour of nonstop dancing. 60×60 Dance […]
Diana Byer with Ballet School NY student Victor Rosario In a 2012 DT Technique column, New York Theatre Ballet artistic director Diana Byer shared her approach to teaching the Cecchetti method and impressed us with her adorable and talented young students. Recently, she’s announced that NYTB and its school are in trouble. The organization is […]
This morning, New York City Ballet released “New Beginnings,” a video featuring Maria Kowroski and Ask la Cour dancing on a roof in the shadow of One World Trade Center. The pair performed the pas de deux from Christopher Wheeldon’s After the Rain, a ballet whose music alone is enough to stir emotion. Filmed at […]
Savion Glover is serious. Serious talent. Serious about upholding tap history. Serious about having a good time and making the audience feel joy. Serious is the only way to describe the man after seeing the second performance of his new show STePz at The Joyce Theater in New York on Wednesday night. With Marshall Davis […]