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Justin Keats talks about what it takes to be a swing in the world of Musical Theatre (on or off Broadway), and why their demanding and complicated job makes them musical theater...
How can a dancer find a doctor that is right for them? Dancers are a unique type of athlete, so when it comes to dealing with injuries, you need to find a doctor you can trust...
The world may seem on pause with the COVID-19 quarantine, but this could be playtime for your creativity.
McGregor duplicates the 23 pieces of the human genetic code in a program of 23 short vignettes set against the electronic music of the American rising-star sound artist, Jlin.
Finishing a dance job can leave you with the empty feeling of "what's next?" Explore tips for managing these emotions and ways to move forward.
When bills must be paid but jobs are slow, consider dancing at a private corporate event or wedding. Read about this dance gig option.
Read on to see how mental coach, Lauren Ritchie, encourages resilience and growth to help dancers through the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.
Foot pain and ankle injury are common amongst dancers. Learn about three main causes and how to prevent future injury.
The dancer's diet should consist of healthy eating. Read on for nutritional do's and don't's from a health expert to support peak dance performance.
Good massages don't have to be expensive. Check out some rules of thumb for effective, cheap massages that only require simple props, like a foam roller.
How can you differentiate real hip pain from misconceptions.
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Pack these ten dance bag essentials for your next audition to feel prepared and confident about booking the job.
In this post-COVID lockdowns era, what are auditions like? 3 dancers discuss how to navigate dance industry castings in multiple aspects.
Your first impression is everything. Look the part at your next audition with our make up tips and product recommendations.
Healthy fats should be included in your daily intake, based on total calories consumed. Build a stronger diet by understanding the different types of fat.
UNCAGED aims to give us a profound glimpse of the human condition through performances by five more or less local choreographers working in the area of contemporary dance and ba...
Mix Match Dance Festival, a series featuring mostly local companies, completed its fourth annual series of performances at the Electric Lodge in Venice this past weekend.
Review and award winners list of the 19th Annual Lester Horton Dance Awards, in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Ballet brought its most recent repertory evening titled NewWaveLA to the Alex Theatre, in Glendale CA.
Explore the choreographic brilliance and lasting imprint of dance scenes from iconic musical theatre shows like West Side Story and A Chorus Line.
The Ford Theatre kicked off its summer dance series last weekend with a double bill featuring BODYTRAFFIC and L.A. Contemporary Dance Company/SONOS.
Keep you cholesterol levels in check with our list of top five superfoods to build into a low cholesterol diet.
The Ford Amphitheater continued with its wide ranging summer festival of dance on September 16th with FRACTURE, featuring four Los Angeles dance and theater companies along with...
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Learn about the great classical ballets every dancer should know including Swan Lake, Nutcracker, and Giselle.