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Former New York City Ballet principal dancer and Dance Theatre of Harlem founder Arthur Mitchell passed away today in a Manhattan hospital. He was 84 years old. As a leading dancer with NYCB in the 1950s and ’60s, Mitchell became indelibly associated with two roles created on him by George Balanchine: the central pas de […]

One of the best parts about being a dancer is getting to see the world. And whether you’re prepping for a Nationals competition weekend, a weeklong summer intensive or a six-month international tour, one thing is clear: Dancers pack a lot of stuff. (I mean, lbh, you’ll always need that fifth pair of pointe shoes—oh, […]