Travis Wall had a vision. He wanted to spend his days doing what he loves—creating movement—with his best friends. And rather than waiting for some director or choreographer to potentially make that happen for him, 24-year-old Travis took action. Enter Shaping Sound, Travis’ contemporary company. It’s stacked with 26 talented dancers who include the leading […]
When I was 16, my best friend quit dance. She wanted to be a cheerleader and participate in student government—activities that our rigorous dance schedules didn’t allow time for. It was the right decision for her, but I was devastated. I couldn’t understand what could be more rewarding than dance or how anyone could survive without […]
A group of girls go out after practice and don’t invite you. When you score a top award for your solo, you hear others whisper that you didn’t deserve it. After your worst day in rehearsal, another dancer corrects your technique in front of the entire cast. Chances are you’ve seen things like this happen, […]