March 2016
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Up Front: Buzz with Paul Taylor Dance Company
The vision for Paul Taylor’s reimagined company, Paul Taylor’s American Modern Dance, becomes fully realized this month with its … More »
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Up Front: The Dirt with Samantha Galler
A charmingly natural actress, Miami City Ballet corps member Samantha Galler has already tackled some of the ballet world’s … More »
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Letter to My Teenage Self: Anna Trebunskaya
Ballroom icon Anna Trebunskaya, who returned to “Dancing with the Stars” this past fall after a five-season hiatus, is … More »
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Dear Katie
Dear Katie, I’m a strong dancer on flat, but once I put my pointe shoes on, everything falls apart. … More »
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My Life on a Cruise Ship
Name the dance job, Taylor Gordon’s probably had it: The 27-year-old’s resumé includes performances with the Metropolitan Opera Ballet, … More »
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Breathe Easy
Breathe Easy Timing’s everything when it comes to dancing—right down to the timing of your breathing. And when the … More »
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Best Foot Forward
Ah, feet—we point, stomp and crack them (and everything in between). And though dancing all day makes them strong, … More »
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Amazing Grace
Gisele Bethea stands in the center of a rehearsal studio at American Ballet Theatre’s headquarters, breathing hard. The ABT … More »
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The Technique Question
In today’s ballet world, dancers need to be adaptable. Long gone are the days when a few big companies would … More »
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Crazy Moments in Pointe Shoe History
Ah, pointe shoes: We love those beautiful, glamorous torture devices! But pointework didn’t always look or feel the way … More »
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What I Love About My Body
Pretty much every dancer has looked in the mirror and thought, “If only this one thing about my body … More »
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Shades of Spring
From pretty pinks to hues of blue, these pastel pieces will freshen up your ballet classwear. Related
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My Perfect Shoes
Six ballerinas discuss why they love their pointe shoes. Yuriko Kajiya, Principal, Houston Ballet Foot type: Wide and flat, with … More »
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From Barre to Center
She just retired as a principal with Pacific Northwest Ballet, but as a teenager, Maria Chapman struggled to gain … More »
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Let’s Get Liberal
If you’re thinking about majoring in dance at a liberal arts school, you’re probably already excited about the technique … More »
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Kenedy Kallas
Kenedy Kallas is the complete package. Drool-worthy feet? Check. Effortless extension? Check. Work ethic and humility? Check and check. … More »