It’s summer-intensive audition season, and you’re ready to go. You’ve got your head shots, your dance shots and your resumé prepped and polished. You’re in the best physical shape of your life—you’ve been nailing your turns, and your leaps have never been higher. You’re cool, confident and totally collected. But once you get to the […]
It was a warm day in April, but at Radio City Music Hall people were already getting into the holiday spirit: Nearly 500 dancers were about to audition for a chance to perform as a Rockette in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Members of the staff greeted each other with “Merry Christmas!” as they herded […]
If you’ve got killer dance moves—and vocal chords to match—you need to audition for the 2013 Knicks Kidz Bop Talent Search! The winner receives a cash prize and the chance to perform during a Knicks game at Madison Square Garden in NYC. Knicks reps are looking for singers/dancers between the ages of 6 and 14. […]
It takes more than just looking AMAZING in spandex to make it on Broadway. You have to sing, too! (Photo of Jakob Karr in Flashdance the Musical by DRGPhotography) For our July/August issue, we talked to cover stars Kamille Upshaw and Jakob Karr about making the transition from dancer to dancer/singer/actor, and they gave us […]
Hypothetical question: If you could dance behind any living legend of popular music, who would it be? For me, the choice is easy—Madonna. After all, the original Material Girl has conquered basically every facet of the entertainment world: Acting! Writing! Directing! And (of course) singing and dancing her way to the top of the show […]
courtesy Madison Square Garden The Knicks City Dancers are perhaps the most iconic sideline stars in the NBA. From their hard-hitting center court routines to the time they spend mingling with fans in the stands, the 22 members of the KCD work hard to live up to their well-deserved reputation. The 2011–12 season marks the […]
One rainy day in September, I set out for NYC’s Broadway Dance Center to watch some of the city’s hottest performers audition for a shot to dance on Madonna’s next tour. The contest, a part of the Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project, will conclude with a dance off (between the BDC live-audition finalist and 10 web […]