January 2011
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Fruitful Failure
When Rylyn Juliano moved to NYC in October 2009, everything was going according to plan. She had graduated early … More »
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Laurieann Gibson’s New Documentary Series
You’ve memorized the moves from Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” video—you’ve even mastered the iconic claw gesture. So who can … More »
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The Dirt: Frances Chung
It’s no surprise that Frances Chung was recently promoted to principal at San Francisco Ballet. The petite, pretty young … More »
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Three Quick Questions with Keltie Colleen
In April 2009, Keltie Colleen graced the cover of Dance Spirit with the headline “She’s Got It All: Keltie … More »
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Luis Salgado
Luis Salgado is the kind of dance partner girls dream of: strong, supportive and oh so sexy. Though he’s … More »
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Cultural Collaborations
Last January, while most college students were relaxing on winter break, a group of 15 dancers from New York … More »
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The Truth About Organic
What does organic really mean? Buying organic products means that you’re purchasing food that was produced without pesticides, synthetic … More »
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The A Team: The DelGrosso Sisters
It’s 8 am at Center Stage Performing Arts Studio in Orem, UT, and the DelGrosso sisters—Amber, Ashly, Autumn, Afton, … More »
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Dance Idols Divulge
No dancer is perfect. Maybe you’re more flexible on your right side than on your left, or perhaps you … More »
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Leap of Faith: Leaving Your Comfort Zone for Summer Study
As a serious dancer, it’s easy to let your favorite genre become your identity, whether you’re a contemporary queen, … More »
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How to Dance in a Tutu
Shortly after joining San Francisco Ballet at 16, I wore my first real tutu: a gorgeous white number for … More »
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Scholarship Savvy
When Chelsea Thedinga was 16, she won a scholarship from West Coast Dance Explosion that gave her a passport … More »
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Out of Africa: Jeffrey Page on West African Dance
From music videos to Broadway’s Fela!, the influence of West African dance seems to be more visible than ever. … More »
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School Buzz: Dancewave Demystifies College Dance
What does it mean to dance in college? For many high school dancers, the answer is a mystery. Dancewave, … More »
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Hannah Bettes
That impossibly elastic back. That up-to-there extension. Those out-of-this-world feet. It’s a no-brainer: 14-year-old Hannah Bettes was made to … More »
