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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...
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 set to rock music; the most famous example being the Joffrey Ballet's "...
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 isolated and lonely. And your doctor hands you a prescription for... dance classes? It may seem a little unconventional and...