Introducing the Shut In Dance Film Fest
Introducing the Shut In Dance Film Fest, a digital festival for artistic growth and collaboration in times of separation. Directed by Nicole Berger, choreographer for telev...
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Royal Caribbean To the Rescue After Deadly Hurricane Dorian
In harrowing times of devastation, our efforts are best spent helping those who need it most. With endless resources to give, companies such as Royal Caribbean Cruise Line are s...
After GMA's Mistake, The Dance World Rises Above
If there’s one industry you apparently shouldn’t mess with, Good Morning America has recently experienced that it’s the dance industry. We’re accustomed to fighting hard, we dee...
Look Out for a 2020 PBS Documentary on the Legendary, Rita Moreno!
In one word, Rita Moreno is a powerhouse. The 87-year-old singer, dancer, and actress has been stunning audiences for over 70 years. And she’s about to become the subject of a n...
So You Think You Can Dance's Top 10 Are Ready to Hit the Stage!
Our beloved dance reality show, So You Think You Can Dance on Fox, is back again for a 16th season and continuing to deliver on exciting and diverse talent! From...
NBA Dance Teams Double Down on Gender Equality
Two-piece costumes, knee-high boots, and perfectly groomed female dancers are becoming rarer sights at NBA basketball games. As gender equality seems to be on the minds of many...
Karabel Dancewear Is Closing Its Store But Not Its Doors
When is it ever a good time to retire from our dance world? Most of us would say we can’t imagine the day because of our commitment to art and community. The same goes for Lori...
A Tribute to the Best Part of Weddings: The Father Daughter Dance đź’Ť
Father’s Day is just around the corner - but that’s not the only thing happening this month! June is also the height of wedding season. For many of us, this means a few things...
The Beyhive is Buzzing With This New Dance Challenge
It’s been a busy few weeks for the Beyhive. Homecoming, an in-depth look at Beyoncé’s show-stopping performances at Coachella last year, dropped on Netflix last week (if you hav...
Fosse / Verdon: On A Powerful Partnership Yet Volatile Marriage
This week, a new dance miniseries premiered on the FX schedule: Fosse / Verdon. The 8-episode biopic follows legendary choreographer/director Bob Fosse & his dancer muse (and se...
Britney Spears' Famous Tunes in a New Broadway Show
Hit me, Broadway, one more time. That’s right - millennials rejoice, because a Britney Spears musical is in the works. To clarify, that doesn’t mean that the princess of pop her...
After a Tumultuous Time, NYCB Announces its New Directors
It's been a pretty tumultuous year for New York City Ballet. Now with the announcement of former principal dancers Jonathan Stafford and Wendy Whelan taking over the company, we...
Gents: Finally a Pointe Shoe Made for You
When most people think of ballet, they most likely think of delicate ladies on their toes in pointe shoes. But that's not necessarily true - male ballet dancers are a hugely imp...
"Oklahoma!" is Back on Broadway - With a Dark Twist
Oklahoma! is one of the most recognizable and beloved classic musicals in the history of Broadway - and there's an intriguing and re-imagined version that will be hitting the st...
Gregory Hines to Be Honored by USPS
Standing in line at the Post Office just got a little more exciting. Last week, the United States Postal Service announced that they will be releasing a stamp commemorating the...
The Ultimate Rock Ballet is Rolling Out This Year
It's not unusual to see classical ballet being performed to non-classical music. Over the last twenty years, it's become more and more popular for choreographers to create works...
Doctors in the U.K. Will Prescribe Art to Support Mental Health
So, let's say that you're not feeling so great one day. You go to the doctor and describe your symptoms: you're tired, can't seem to get out of bed, you're feeling a little isol...
“The Favourite” Royal Dance-Off is the New Favorite
We've been talking about dance in the film world a lot lately. And while there's absolutely a time and place to analyze movies that are specifically about dance, I think there's...
Feast On These Dance Videos Starring Ziegler, Polunin, and K-Flow
Happy Weekend, Pluggers! Congratulations on surviving another week. Here are three new dance videos that will inspire you and give you a boost to enjoy your days off. 1. Hozier...
Black is the new #BalletPink
Pointe shoes have officially taken on new colors! What colors, you may ask? Ballet Bronze and Ballet Brown to be exact. And all we have to say is...“it’s about flipping time!” ...
"It's Always Sunny" Gives You A Major Dance Duet
When you think of a dance show, you probably don't think of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. But the 13th season finale episode that aired last week, which was titled "Ma...
Sonya Tayeh to Choreograph Fox's Rent Live!
Get ready for a lot of flannel and some major 90's nostalgia, ya'll, because Rent is coming to your television screens. The hit Broadway musical will make the jump to television...
Forget Tulle - It's All About Origami Tutus
Costumes are rarely the focus of a ballet performance - as a general rule, most choreographers choose to keep things pretty simple to keep the audience focused on the dancing. T...
"Suspiria" Is The Dance Horror Film You've Been Waiting For
It's this spoooooky time of year! Time to curl up and watch something to give you the heebie-jeebies. And if you're like me and you've already watched all of "Haunting of Hill H...