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New Grooves with New Instructor Sam Allen
Here are some fresh grooves for ya! Our newest hip-hop instructor Sam Allen's background - a graduate of LaGuardia High School of Music and Performing Arts - gives him a variety of choreographic skills: from a regional production of musical theatre hit show "In the Height...
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 haven’t watched it, stop reading this and go watch it! I’ll wait.). Then Queen Bey dropped a live album to accompa...
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...
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 herself is going to grace the Great White Way (although, honestly, that would be really amazing and I would definit...
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 are hoping this will be a positive turning point for the famed company.
Let's take a step back and see how they...
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 important part of the art form. Traditionally, men perform roles that included carrying the Prima ballerinas around and sho...
"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 stage this Spring. Directed by experimental theater guru Daniel Fish (known for unique Shakespeare interpretations and pro...
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 late tap dancer Gregory Hines. His stamp, which will be available for purchase at local post offices and...