December 2011
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The Commercial Ballerina
“I call myself a commercial ballerina,” says Mallauri Esquibel, who just landed her dream job in Twyla Tharp’s touring … More »
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The Most Influential People of 2011
The year 2011 was filled with show-stopping onstage moments and exciting offstage drama. Whether you were captivated by New … More »
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Remembering Merce
“You have to love dancing to stick to it. It gives you nothing back, no manuscripts to store away, no … More »
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Out of this World
Comets soar across the stage’s video backdrop to intense orchestral music that sounds like it’s from a superhero action … More »
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From Comp Kid to Clara
Each spring, young dancers from across the country travel to NYC to audition for the chance to perform alongside … More »
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The Dirt with Christopher Vo
Christopher Vo is kind of a big deal. He’s a Princess Grace Award winner and has been named a … More »
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Clifton Brown
For 12 years, Clifton Brown has been one of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s leading men and a fan … More »
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Get Happy!
Amid a busy rehearsal schedule, exams and much-too-cold weather, it’s easy to find yourself down in the dumps these … More »
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Food Fight
“I get embarrassed when I order a larger meal than my friends when we’re out together,” says 16-year-old dancer … More »
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A Cut Above: Everything You Need to Know About Cutting Contests
Alaman Diadhiou entered his first cutting contest—an improv-based competition in which individual dancers must face off and perform on … More »
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On Balance: How to Nail Long Balances
Few things top that jaw-dropping moment when a ballerina hits a balance—and just stays. And when you’re over your … More »
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