September 2015
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A Star-Crossed, Cross-Atlantic Lover
It’s hard to believe that Kenneth MacMillan’s iconic Romeo and Juliet turns 50 this year: It hasn’t aged a … More »
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The Dirt: Keo Motsepe
Keo Motsepe’s 2014 debut on “Dancing with the Stars” may have been his introduction to American TV audiences. But … More »
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Letter to My Teenage Self: Sterling Hyltin
Whether she’s leading the pack in George Balanchine’s athletic Symphony in Three Movements or floating across the stage as … More »
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Dear Katie
Dear Katie, My technique is strong, but my teacher has told me that I look stiff onstage. How can … More »
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Tricia Miranda may have left the world of classical dance, but the years she spent training with Arizona’s … More »
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My Life with Lyme Disease
Two years ago, Christina Ricucci, then 15, was living every dancer’s dream. She was training intensively at Dmitri Kulev … More »
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Studio Suppers
Back-to-school season means the return of long nights at the dance studio. When rehearsals go as late as 9 … More »
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Going Steady
As dancers, we talk a lot about “finding our centers”—but what does that actually mean? It refers to the … More »
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Ouch! What Was That?
The worst has happened: You landed a jump and felt an oh-so-terrifying pop in your ankle. As your friend … More »
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Not the Teacher’s Pet
It’s an all-too-common scenario: You’re dying to impress a particular teacher. You want to hear her opinions on your … More »
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The Next Chapter
Chances are, you’re already obsessed with Michaela DePrince. The 20-year-old has been a bona fide star ever since her … More »
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Electric “Youth”
Choreographer Kyle Hanagami rarely holds casting calls: He’s already got an awesome crew of seven dancers who star … More »
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My Non-Dance Hobbies
When you’re a serious dancer, you spend a lot of your time in classes and rehearsals. But you don’t … More »
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Doubling Up
Dancers are known for being organized, driven and busy. So it’s no surprise that many who attend college choose … More »
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Dancers with Degrees
While it may seem like four years spent training on campus means four fewer years of professional life, that’s … More »
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College-Prep Timeline
If you’re planning to dance in college, chances are you’ve been pondering life after high school for quite some … More »
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Studio Fantasy
New school year, new wardrobe! Beat the back-to-school blues with the intricate details of these fabulous fashion finds, which … More »
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Your First Pointe Shoe Fitting
Your teacher has finally given you the OK to go on pointe! As any experienced ballet dancer will tell … More »
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Be My Guest
Competing a solo with your dance studio is a big honor—and responsibility. To make sure your solo is uniquely … More »
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Real-Life Extra Credit
Karen Chuang was a freshman at University of California, Los Angeles, when she was given the opportunity to dance … More »
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The New Dream School
There’s a new dance BFA in town: L.A. is now home to the University of Southern California’s Glorya Kaufman … More »
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You Should Know: Emma Sutherland
Emma Sutherland ticks all the boxes for a winning competition dancer: ear-grazing extensions, perfect pirouettes and an explosive personality. … More »
