October 2013
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Hooray for Hayden!
Each year, the Dance Spirit editors go on and on about how difficult it is narrowing a field of … More »
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Nationals Lookbook
After last year, we thought Nationals couldn’t get any better. But this summer you all out-performed, out-costumed and out-techniqued … More »
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Second Companies 101
You have your heart set on dancing with Boston Ballet. You’ve done your research, so you know there’s also … More »
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The Hard Truths: Dancers Share the Toughest Lessons They Had to Learn.
Most professional dancers are so passionate about dance they can’t imagine doing anything else. But the dance world isn’t … More »
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Winterize Your Wardrobe
Keep your body toasty and ready to rehearse in these comfy warm-ups. Related
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The 5-Minute Face
Professional makeup artist Tonya Noland shows you how to keep your face looking fresh—even when you’re in a rush. … More »
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Four Reasons to See Broadway’s
Big FishEdward Bloom, a teller of tall tales (“big fish” stories), tries to reconcile with his skeptical son from his … More »
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Jason Janas
It’s impossible not to get caught up in the moment when you watch Jason Janas tap dance. Electricity rumbles … More »
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Victoria Jaiani
It’s not just luxurious extensions and delicate port de bras that make the Joffrey Ballet’s Victoria Jaiani such a … More »
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A Choreographer in China
In our October issue (on newsstands now!), we feature 23-year-old Elisa Montalvo, who choreographed for the first season of … More »
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Starving Artist
I wish I could say I didn’t fulfill the dancer-with-an-eating-disorder cliché, but I can’t. My struggle started when I … More »
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Healthy Fall Treats + Stretching Your Goals
This month it might be tempting to just grab a handful of Halloween candy before heading to class, but … More »
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Get Fit with Physique 57
Surely you’ve heard of Physique 57 by now. The barre-based classes—held at six studios, including locations in NYC, the … More »
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Beyond the Spa
When most people think of massage, they imagine a luxurious, white-robed spa experience. But you don’t have to spend … More »
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Perfect Piqués
It’s the end of class, and you’re whipping through a diagonal of piqué turns. You spin across the floor … More »
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In the Circle
From under-the-radar local gatherings to high-profile competitions like the Red Bull BC One and France’s Juste Debout, dancers all … More »
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Modern Essentials
Want to land a spot with Gallim Dance or Alonzo King LINES Ballet? You’d better head to modern class. … More »
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The Layout
JAKOB SAYS: “The key to the perfect layout is timing. Your head and leg need to hit the final … More »
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Jared Parker
Does Jared Parker look familiar? That’s probably because he was the bespectacled star of this year’s Tony Awards, standing … More »
