April 2013
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Practice Makes Perfect
When I first joined my college dance team, I’d never picked up a pair of poms. In fact, the … More »
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“My Teammates Are Letting Me Down”
Being on a dance team comes with a lot of perks: You get tons of performance opportunities and, often, … More »
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The Worst Advice I’ve Ever Received
Dancers receive many pearls of wisdom over the course of their careers—but sometimes they also get some less-than-awesome advice. … More »
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Magic Shows and Miracles
Die-hard musical theater fans rejoice: A classic is returning to the Broadway stage! For the first time since its … More »
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The Dirt with Ian Eastwood
“My mom always told me, ‘Your goal should be to get paid for what you truly love to do,’” … More »
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Patricia Delgado
Miami City Ballet principal Patricia Delgado seems to glow softly from within, radiating warmth and charm onstage. Add to … More »
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I Was a Back-Row Dancer
She wasn’t the star of her studio, but that didn’t keep Nicole Carol Schuman from having an amazing professional … More »
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Choreographer’s Collage: Joshua Bergasse
Choreographer Joshua Bergasse has been breaking new ground for dance on the small screen on the Broadway-themed TV show … More »
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Which Onscreen Queen Are You?
From the wannabe-primas on “Bunheads” to the fierce comp kids on “Dance Moms,” talented dancers—both real and fictional—are all … More »
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Comp-Day Snacks
There’s no doubt about it: Competitions are stressful. You’re often stuck shuttling between dressing rooms, ballrooms and hotel rooms, … More »
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Pain in the…
Every dancer, at some point, is faced with physical pain. Fractured bones, inflamed tendons and muscle strains seem to … More »
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Pirouette Troubleshooting
Ah, pirouettes. They’re delicate little operations. Nothing beats the rush of finishing a set of solid multiples, but even … More »
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Thoroughly Modern Myths
Think bunheads don’t belong in Graham class? Think again! Modern dance is one of the few truly American art … More »
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All By Myself
Thinking of adding a solo to your competition repertoire? You should! The experience of taking the stage alone can … More »
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Madeleine Gardella
With perfectly arched feet and a petite frame, 14-year-old Madeleine Gardella looks like a jewelry box ballerina. She stands … More »
