May/June 2015
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Fond Farewells
Carla Körbes’ Words of Wisdom After an illustrious career at Pacific Northwest Ballet, ballerina Carla Körbes is leaving the … More »
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The Dirt with Amanda Cleghorn
One look at Amanda Cleghorn, and it’s easy to see why she was voted runner-up on “So You Think … More »
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Letter to My Teenage Self: Claudia Rahardjanoto
Go see a tap show in NYC, and there’s a pretty good chance Claudia Rahardjanoto will be dancing. As … More »
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Dear Katie
Dear Katie, This is my first year wearing pointe shoes, and I’m finding it difficult to jump—or even walk—without … More »
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Dancing It Forward
When dancer Georgia Bernbaum was in fifth grade, she participated in a supply drive for the Coalition for the … More »
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Recital Rescues
You’ve practiced your choreography half a million times, organized your costumes in show order and made checklist after checklist … More »
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I Dreamed a Dream
The night before every big competition, 14-year-old Tessa Wilkinson, who dances with Plumb Performing Arts Center in Scottsdale, AZ, … More »
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Pre-Plié Prep
We’ve all heard it: the chorus of cracking joints that comes with the first plié of class. A lot … More »
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The Dish on Paleo
The Paleo, or “caveman,” diet is a growing trend in the dance world and beyond. Many dancers are turning … More »
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A Whole New Maddie
About a year ago, Maddie Ziegler received a life-changing message…via Twitter. Edgy Australian musician Sia, who’d become a fan … More »
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Welcome to L.A.
Whether you’re planning a move to Hollywood, new in town or visiting the area for just a week, let … More »
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The “It” Pieces
If you’re like most commercial dance fashionistas, your closet is probably stocked with today’s four must-haves: crop tops, printed … More »
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Hoofer Status
When we talk about tap, we often use the terms “tapper” and “hoofer” interchangeably—but the two aren’t really synonymous. … More »
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The Right Questions
College visits can feel totally overwhelming. You’re seeing one unfamiliar campus after another, trying to imagine what it would … More »
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You Should Know: Gabe De Guzman
First and foremost, Gabe De Guzman is an entertainer. Whether he’s digging into choreography by hip hop’s hottest artists … More »
