January 2013
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The Assistants
Last October, Ryan Ramirez and Chaz Buzan, both 20 at the time, arrived at their Dance Spirit shoot in … More »
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Just Dance
Choreographer Richy Jackson has worked on Lady Gaga’s most iconic videos—“Bad Romance” and “Telephone,” to name just two. He … More »
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The Dirt with Lexy Hulme
Lexy Hulme is living the commercial dancer’s dream. Since studying at the Ailey/Fordham BFA Program in NYC, she’s been … More »
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Wendy Whelan
Wendy Whelan shapes performances the way architects shape buildings: intelligently, coolly, with an eye to internal structure as well … More »
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“I’m Gay”/”I’m Straight”
Brandon Cournay and Kyle Robinson are pretty similar. They both grew up in small towns, moved to NYC to … More »
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Feet First
With winter in full swing, you need to give your body extra care—especially your dry, aching feet. After a … More »
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13 Ways to Make 2013 Your Best Year Yet
What’s your dance goal for 2013? Whether it’s finally nailing a quadruple pirouette, making your studio’s senior competition team … More »
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The Start of Something Big
11 pros on what first inspired them to dance: Yuan Yuan Tan Principal at San Francisco Ballet “My inspiration … More »
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Just Beat It
In Act II of Giselle, Albrecht does 32—32!—entrechats six in a row. His feet flutter like hummingbird wings as … More »
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Guest Who?
These days, it’s common for studio owners to hire guest choreographers—often big industry names like Travis Wall and Joey … More »
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Loyalty vs. Variety
High school junior Darby Standing has attended the Modas Dance Summer Intensive in New Mexico for the past two … More »