March 2013
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Am I Ready for Pointe?
Nothing compares to that magical moment when your teacher says you’re ready for your first pair of pointe … More »
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The Brave Ballerina
Odds are, the first time you saw Alys Shee, she was doing fouettés. There’s a now-famous YouTube clip of her … More »
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Big Fish in a Little Pond
If you’re a talented small-town ballet student, you’ve probably wondered: Should I leave my local studio to study at … More »
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Meet the Matildas
Have you read Roald Dahl’s Matilda, or seen the 1996 movie? If you have, it’s safe to say you’ve … More »
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The Dirt with Jessica Tong
The dancers of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago are known for their powerful stage presence and stylistic range. Jessica Tong … More »
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Rachelle Rak
Rachelle Rak is the quintessential Broadway gypsy. Over the course of her 25-year career, she’s had featured parts in … More »
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Kick-starting a Career
Imagine having the chance to live in NYC, take classes from top choreographers and get audition tips from casting … More »
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Homemade & Healthy
Energy bars are one of the easiest snacks to toss in your dance bag, but it can be tough … More »
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Thigh Masters
In the 1990s, actress Suzanne Somers turned the funky-looking ThighMaster into a fitness hit. And we get it! It’s … More »
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Battling Body Dysmorphia
When dance student Monica developed hips a few years ago, she began struggling with new insecurities. Now 15, … More »
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The 10 Reasons I Made Dance My Life
From the moment he auditioned for “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 9, Cyrus Spencer was a judge … More »
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Get Out of Your Choreography Rut
Marinda Davis is one busy choreographer. She travels nearly every weekend to set competition pieces at studios around the … More »
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Convention 101
You’ve heard all the reasons dance conventions are beneficial: They’ll give you access to choreographers who may hire you … More »
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Larsen Thompson
You’ve probably seen the dance-centric Microsoft Surface commercial directed by Jon M. Chu—it stars a handful of our favorite … More »
