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Technology Turns An Amateur Dancer to a Pro
Lots of people dream of being a dancer, but for one reason or another, it never comes to fruition. Perhaps they lack the resources to take classes, or their body just isn't built for the art form. Well, researchers from UC Berkeley have been working on making the dream of being a dancer reality f...
Blame It On The Bass
So you’ve got ants in your pants when the bass drops in your favorite song, and you have to bust a move, but why?! Well, it seems that scientists have managed to answer that very question and how it relates to music therapy. It turns out that you really do need to move that money maker, because o...
Fall for Dance Celebrates 15 Years with $15 Tickets
Fall for Dance is a New York institution. Each October, New York City Center opens its doors and welcomes audiences with programs that include premieres and classics by some of the dance world's most well-know...
A 3D Printer That Molds Pointe Shoes To Your Feet
When you think of pointe shoes, you probably don't think of them as cozy. No matter how much tape you put on your feet, or how much moleskin you shove in there, they'll probably never be your favorite shoes! But now, it looks like technology is changing the game again, because there's now a...
How to Get a Dance Degree From the Joffrey Ballet
An increasing number of dancers are choosing to enroll in a college dance degree program nowadays, as more schools are offering the opportunity to develop your technique with world-renowned faculty while performing new and classic works. Chicago's...
"Dancer-Led Tours" at the Museum
It's been almost 100 years since Isabella Stewart Gardner's death, and she's still managing to impact the dance community in her adopted hometown of Boston. Who is she, and how is she doing that? Gardner was an art lover, philanthropist, patron, and founder of the...
It's National Dance Day & We Have A Gift For You
One of our favorite days of the year is here! No, it's not Christmas (though we do love presents). No - it's National Dance Day! An entire day to celebrate our most beloved art form alongside an incredible community - what could be better than that? And even though it may not be Christmas just ye...
Ballet Now: A Tiler Peck Documentary on Hulu
If you're a ballet fan, chances are you're familiar with the name Tiler Peck. In only 5 years, the eclectic dancer had risen through the ballet ranks from apprentice to principal at New York City Ballet. Now 29, Pe...