September 2011
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The Dream Team: Paul McCartney, Stella McCartney and Peter Martins join forces to create a new piece for New York City Ballet
With four world premieres on the lineup, the 2011-2012 season at New York City Ballet is sure to be … More »
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Ethan Stiefel
With his laser-sharp technique and powerful stage presence—as immortalized by his star turn as Cooper Nielson in Center Stage … More »
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Starving for Perfection
When I was 10 years old, I only knew one thing about the professional dance world: ballerinas weren’t fat. … More »
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Head of the Class
Megan Amanda Ehrlich spent much of her childhood bouncing from city to city because of her father’s job with … More »
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Quiz: Lights, Camera, Dance!
1. What type of music is most likely to play when you press “shuffle” on your iPod? a) Something … More »
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Snack Time!
Rockin’ Recipes Last April, the School at Steps, a division of Steps on Broadway in NYC, held its first … More »
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Stress Less
You’ve got a huge exam and a 20-page research paper due this week, and your ballet teacher has added … More »
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Caught in Amber
To watch Amber Jackson dance is to watch breath in motion. Each movement seems to emerge from deep inside: … More »
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Making School Work
Gone are the days when dancers had to choose between a professional career and a college education. Now, even … More »
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Scene Stealer: Harry Shum Jr.
He’s an amazing dancer, has a warm, outgoing personality, works hard and is simply a great guy. That description … More »
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Life After Competition
In the not-so-distant past, competition dancers had to make a difficult choice once they entered the professional world: either … More »
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Breathtaking Bourrées
When I was a young ballet student, I used to pop in my favorite video of Giselle and quickly … More »
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Ballroom Basics
Whatever your specialty as a dancer, there’s no doubt being well-rounded will get you far, and ballroom dance is … More »
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School Buzz: UNCSA Teams Up With ABT
UNCSA Teams Up With ABT Wish you could get the world-class training of the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at … More »
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Simrin Player
Simrin Player has danced for Shakira, Miley Cyrus, Willow Smith and Justin Bieber. She’s performed on “The Ellen DeGeneres … More »
