From oversized mouse heads in The Nutcracker to Jabbawockeez masks, most dancers have experience performing with restrictive costumes or headpieces. But as we transition from taking class at home during the COVID-19 pandemic to sharing a studio with others, masks aren’t just a costume accessory: They’re a necessary health tool. While masks are not a […]
There’s a new must-have accessory for the dancers who’ve begun to venture back into the studio. Face masks are essential to protect your teachers and fellow dancers (not to mention their families) from coronavirus. But they definitely make dancing more complicated. How can you prepare for—and adjust to—the new masked normal? Here’s practical advice from […]
As we step into month five of #SocialDisDancing, Nationals season is upon us—though it’s looking very different this year. What hasn’t changed? Your indomitable team spirit and commitment to your craft, whether that means shining onstage or rocking it in your living room. As promised in our Summer 2020 issue, here’s a roundup of competitions […]
While some dancers are slowly beginning to return to the studio, large-scale dance events and performances are still off the table for the foreseeable future. Luckily, a number of summer dance festivals opted to go virtual. Here are ten that made the transition, allowing you to access their innovative offerings—from classes and performances to seminars […]
Living-room ballet has always been a big part of my life, whether I was working out choreographic ideas or just giving myself barre. But, as I write this, living-room ballet is all we’ve had for weeks. That changes everything. I know that, for my students and other young dancers, fears about what they might lose […]
When the world began isolating as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the dance community sprang into action. Social media was flooded with virtual classes, and at any given moment you could easily find a dozen free options on Instagram. But the novelty of our Zoom-based reality is beginning to wear off—and dancers are feeling […]
Dancing alone at home during quarantine can make you feel trapped, in multiple senses. You’re probably in a small space, unable to use your full range of movement; you might also feel creatively stymied, unable to draw inspiration from the more varied experiences of non-quarantine life. This video from Cubique, a collective that creates art […]
Well, dance friends, this is not the “So You Think You Can Dance” news we want to be bringing you today, but here we are: Unfortunately, Fox has officially called off Season 17 of our beloved dance show, due to COVID-19–related health and safety concerns. According to the network’s official statement, “While we were looking […]