Tag: choreography

Tyrik J Patterson poses for a photo, lounging on one side with one leg crossed over the other. He wears dark jeans, a tan hat, and a short-sleeve denim shirt opened to reveal another white shirt underneath.

Tyrik J Patterson Is Choreographing All Your Favorite Pop Stars

Tyrik J Patterson knows what it takes to turn pop choreo into the main act. The Dallas, Texas–born dancer and choreographer has worked on music videos, Netflix specials, brand collaborations, and concert productions with major stars like Beyoncé and Zara Larsson. First discovering movement in high school before joining a local troupe, he became a […]

Two photos side-by-side show two young choreographers coaching their solos onstage, wearing all-black.

Two Young Choreographers on Teaching Their Dances at the 2026 Prix de Lausanne

As winners of the Prix de Lausanne’s Young Creation Award in 2025, Henry Lichtmacher of the U.S. and Alexander Mockrish of Sweden had the opportunity to return to Switzerland to coach this year’s Prix contestants on their choreography. Lichtmacher’s piece, 20 Miles from Shore, was selected by 11 dancers, and Mockrish’s piece, Extinction, was selected […]

Nnamdi Nwagwu weaing a white vest and blue shorts suspended in a sideways falling pose on stage.

Nnamdi Nwagwu on Coaching, Community, and Choreography

Born in Cecina, Italy, to Nigerian parents, Nnamdi Nwagwu doesn’t remember a time when dance wasn’t part of his life. Dance was always present in his family home, and after a short, unsuccessful stint with basketball, he began formal training at 6. At 13, he received a scholarship to study at Professione Danza Parma in […]

On a high school basketball court, a group of dancers in red basketball uniforms dance together. They spread their legs wide and flip basketballs over between their hands.

Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of “High School Musical”: Choreographer Chucky Klapow Looks Back

On January 20, 2006—20 years ago today—High School Musical premiered on the Disney Channel. What started as a lighthearted made-for-TV teen movie soon became a worldwide phenomenon. For dancers especially, it was a turning point: The film’s approachable, high-octane choreography shaped an entire generation of talent and introduced countless fans to commercial and theater dance. […]

In front of a dark brown backdrop, GiaNina Paolantonio stands with one hip popped, one hand on her waist and the other resting on her neck. She wears tall black boots and a short maroon romper that shimmers.

GiaNina Paolantonio Is a Force in the Dance World

GiaNina Paolantonio is taking the dance world by storm. The 20-year-old has performed on Broadway, toured with Mariah Carey, appeared in The Greatest Showman, and reached international fame starring in Season 8 of “Dance Moms.” This past year, she’s shifted her focus to teaching and choreographing. With regular class slots at iconic studios and an […]

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