March 2012
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American Dancer, Russian Soul
Based purely on appearances, you’d think Keenan Kampa would be aching to dance cutting-edge contemporary works. The 5′ 8″ … More »
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Sara Mearns’ Top 10 Reasons to Love Ballet
1. You find out something new about yourself every day. Whether it’s good or bad, a strength or weakness, … More »
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Showbiz Superstitions
It’s opening night of your big musical. You’re warmed up, dressed and feeling confident—until your best friend visits you … More »
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The Comparison Trap
Hilary Harrison always looked up to her best friend, Kayla, the star of the Michelle Latimer Dance Academy in … More »
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The New Kings of New York
Seize the day and get your tickets: Newsies is opening on Broadway! The show, which began with a super-successful … More »
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Melanie LaPatin
Her signature red hair is a tip-off: Melanie LaPatin is one fiery-hot ballroom queen. Though she didn’t begin to … More »
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Not So Sweet
As dancers, we’re hyperaware of what we put into our bodies since what we eat directly affects how we … More »
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The Dos and Don’ts of Cross-Training
Cross-training is a hot topic. What should you do? What shouldn’t you do? Exercising outside the studio can improve … More »
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Keeping Pace
Deirdre Lewis loved studying ballet and jazz as a young teen, but unlike many of her peers at Dance … More »
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Find Your Frame
When reality TV star Kristin Cavallari stepped onto the dance floor to perform during the second week of “Dancing … More »
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The Plagiarism Problem
When the music video for Beyoncé’s hit song “Countdown” premiered last fall, fans were charmed, not alarmed, by its … More »
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Juliet Doherty
Juliet Doherty just may have it all: ridiculously long legs, the archiest feet on any given stage, big, beautiful … More »