September 2013
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University of NYC
My first Friday night at New York University, two second-year dance majors had some of us freshmen follow them … More »
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Am I Ready for College?
In high school, you spend countless hours brushing up on your technique—and maybe even dreaming of the perfect college … More »
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My First Year as a Dance Major
My freshman year at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX, was pretty incredible. In just two semesters, I made … More »
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Life After Letdown
It happens on every season of “So You Think You Can Dance”: A performer gives a standout audition, sails … More »
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You’re Doing It Wrong: Mistakes You Don’t Realize You’re Making
There are two words no dance hopeful wants to hear: “rookie mistake.” Even if you have fierce fouettés and … More »
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Sexy vs. Skanky
Whether you’re dancing backup for Beyoncé or trying to wow the judges at Nationals, working it in a sexy … More »
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My Crazy Fans
Dancers reveal the funniest—and sweetest—things their fans have ever done for them. Corey Cott Jack Kelly in Newsies on … More »
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B-Boy Meets World
Move over, Step Up: There’s a new dance movie in town. Battle of the Year stars singer Chris Brown … More »
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The Dirt with Cindy Salgado
Cindy Salgado’s performance resumé reads like a who’s who of today’s contemporary dance world: Dee Caspary, Lauren Adams and … More »
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Joey Dowling
Whether you’re a convention hopper, Broadway guru, devoted watcher of dance movies and TV shows or fan of the … More »
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My Body Turned On Me
I was 10 when I first knew something was wrong. I was dancing at a dress rehearsal, and suddenly, … More »
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Choreographer’s Collage
As artistic director and sole choreographer for Gallim Dance, Andrea Miller is known for creating works that test both … More »
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Confidence Check
Confidence plays a major role in how you carry yourself on and off the dance floor. Do you hold … More »
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Miracle Massage Tools + Snack Time!
MIRACLE MASSAGE TOOLS After a long day in the studio, your body is probably begging for a little TLC. … More »
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No Left Turn
You’re doing a pirouette exercise in class, whipping out three or four turns to the right side. It feels … More »
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Friend or Foe?
You’ve rehearsed your competition solo for months. But on the day of the event, who takes the title? Your … More »
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Dancing Balanchine
It’s a thrilling moment: My fellow corps members and I rise to our toes and begin hopping on pointe … More »
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Get Serious
As the curtain rises on Josie Moseley’s “When I Close My Eyes,” a dancer in black moves with desperation, … More »
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Gisele Bethea
Yes, she’s got textbook-perfect lines. But 14-year-old Gisele Bethea isn’t just a beautiful ballet robot. It was the fierce … More »
