July/August 2016
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Up Front: Buzz
New York City Ballet’s Summer Home Turns 50! Every July since 1966, New York City Ballet has headed to … More »
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Up Front: The Dirt with Karissa Royster
Talented tapper Karissa Royster made her Broadway debut this past spring in Shuffle Along, shining in Savion Glover’s stylized, … More »
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Letter To My Teenage Self: Carla Körbes
Carla Körbes is one of those rare ballerinas who transcend ordinary stardom, exuding a grace and delicateness that complement … More »
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Dear Katie
Dear Katie, My extensions are totally uneven. I’m great to the front and side with my right leg, but … More »
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Tan-tastrophe!
Tan-tastrophe! With summer comes sun-kissed skin—except when you’re in the studio all day! When you find yourself months into … More »
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All Things Abs
We all know that girl who basically lives in crop tops and sports bras to show off her insanely … More »
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Stilettos, Sweat and Tears (of Laughter)
We had photographer Kyle Froman capture a night of fabulousness with Yanis Marshall and Danielle Polanco at one of … More »
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Short Story
You got a lob, and it’s adorable—but it’s probably also un-bun-able. How can you keep it out of your … More »
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The Heel Deal
From Chicago to Kinky Boots, heels are a necessity for musical theater dancers. But lots of factors go into … More »
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Making a Morris Masterpiece
Learn a phrase from Mark Morris’ L/Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato with company members Noah Vinson and Dallas … More »
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Checking It Twice
Packing for college is thrilling and nerve-racking at the same time. You’re finally ready to be an undergrad, but … More »
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From Ballerina to Wellness Guru
Dancers need more than balance at the barre to be successful—they need it in life, too. That’s where Jessica … More »
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You Should Know: Avery Gay
Avery Gay’s chameleonlike abilities have earned her comp-world celebrity. In a testament to her versatility, she won the 2015 … More »
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Dance Spirit‘s Annual Jazz Hand AwardsIt’s back! Welcome to the second annual Jazz Hand Awards—aka “The Jazzies”—where we honor the latest, greatest and danciest … More »
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Hamilton Makes History
One year into its Great White Way run, Hamilton continues to revolutionize Broadway—and how Broadway moves. Check out this … More »
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NYC Newbies
Ah, New York—the center of all things dance, and the place young professionals flock to in hopes of starting … More »
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The Role That Got Away
Anyone who’s seen A Chorus Line is familiar with the high-pressure, “I hope I get it!” process of a … More »
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Uptown vs. Downtown
Whether your jazz class style is Upper East Side sleek or Lower East Side cool, we’ve got you covered … More »
