“The best judges come from the competition circuit,” says Jill Wolins, who trains adjudicators for the Star Dance Alliance and Starpower National Talent Competition. “If you competed as a kid, you have proper respect for how hard these dancers work. It’s not easy to do what they’re doing.” Wolins began judging competition events in 2001 […]
Walking into Millennium Dance Complex in Los Angeles at 11:30 am on any given Tuesday or Thursday, you’re likely to find a large group of dancers flocking to take Nick Lanzisera’s class. Millennium’s staff says his contemporary class is so popular, he often fills their rooms with up to 80 students. Lanzisera, whose professional credits […]
Wellington tells her Brooklynettes to dance larger than life during stadium performances Though a timeout routine lasts only a minute and 20 seconds, when it comes to choreography, Brooklyn Nets dance team coach Adar Wellington is slow and methodical. “I listen to a song about 75,000 times before I start moving my body. I need a […]
Teachers share the philosophies and materials that make them successful in their careers and classes. Amanda Pope (center in gray) with her students at Lower Manhattan Arts Academy At Lower Manhattan Arts Academy, Amanda Pope begins class for high school dance majors with a mantra: “I believe in myself. I am the master of my ability. […]