September 2014
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Shooting Star: Whitney Jensen
There’s a sort of old-world elegance about Boston Ballet’s Whitney Jensen. With her willowy frame and porcelain-doll face, she … More »
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BA or BFA?
Thinking about majoring in dance? Expect to find yourself juggling both dance and academics, exploring new styles and techniques … More »
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When the Students Run the Show
You already know that deciding where to go to college is a big deal. And finding a school that … More »
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The Truth About College
As a high school senior, Kathryn Van Yahres didn’t think she wanted to go to college. She was serious … More »
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Around the World in 80 Pliés
James Boyd wears through suitcases almost as quickly as he wears through jazz shoes. “I’m already on my fourth—and … More »
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Cross-Training 2.0
George Balanchine’s Agon is one of the hardest ballets for dancers to learn, thanks mostly to its incredibly complex … More »
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Tiny Dancers
It’s easy to think of professional dancers as perfect beings who’ve been perfect since day one. But what if … More »
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Should You Try Homeschooling?
When dance is your passion, the thought of trading in your regular school day for more hours at the … More »
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On the Set of
Step Up: All InWhere would Step Up’s MSA crew be without the lovably hilarious Jenny Kido? Since co-starring in Step Up 2: … More »
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The Dirt with Matt Aylward
It’s not easy to land a spot on Justin Timberlake’s The 20/20 Experience world tour. But armed with fluid … More »
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Letter to My Teenage Self: Lesley Rausch
For dancers who dream of perfect feet, Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Lesley Rausch may be the ultimate poster girl. But … More »
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When Surgery Is Your Only Option
For dancers, the decision to undergo surgery can be frightening. The time spent in recovery seems like an eternity … More »
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Choreographer’s Collage: Stacey Tookey
Since leaving her hometown of Edmonton, Alberta, at 19, Stacey Tookey has become one of the commercial world’s biggest-name … More »
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Perfect Packing
Schoolbooks? Check. Dance clothes? Check. Breakfast, lunch and dinner? Check, check and check. Dancers have to schlep a lot … More »
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Let’s Get This Straight…
“Stop slouching!” We’ve all heard it before, whether from our moms, our ballet teachers or both. And it’s pretty … More »
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From A to Zit
It always seems to happen at the worst time: Just as you’re getting ready for a first date or … More »
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Help! I’m Socially Awkward!
During her senior year at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, dancer Mimi Healy was moved … More »
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The
Dance Spirit Style-O-MaticWant to spruce up your style this fall? We’ve gathered a bunch of great mix-and-match pieces to create fresh … More »
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Dancing Bournonville
When I first started learning August Bournonville’s Flower Festival in Genzano pas de deux as a young student, I … More »
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Solo Departures
For many dancers, the experience of competing a solo is equal parts thrilling and intimidating. You want to be … More »
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College Hollywood Style
Ever feel like the college dance world is geared exclusively toward concert dancers? There’s a brand-new school on the … More »
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You Should Know: Devin Ruth
Tap improvisation is a skill usually reserved for seasoned professionals. But 16-year-old hoofer Devin Ruth, who practices her improv … More »
