Tag: inspiration

Broadway and TV Choreographer Kelly Devine on What Inspires Her Work

If there’s one word to describe Kelly Devine’s career, it’s “busy.” Devine is the choreographer for the new hit musical series on the CW, “Katy Keene” (a spin-off of a little show called “Riverdale”—maybe you’ve heard of it?), as well the choreographer for the much-anticipated Broadway musical Diana. Of course, Devine is used to being […]

How Choreographer Will Loftis Finds Inspiration

As a choreographer, Will Loftis has touched almost every part of the dance industry. He’s worked on television, from “So You Think You Can Dance” to “The World’s Best” to “The Voice,” and he served as the supervising choreographer for the “Dancing with the Stars” 2020 tour. He’s a regular on the convention circuit, teaching […]

How to Stay Motivated When You Just Don't Feel Like Dancing

No matter how committed you are to dance, there’s no denying that training can be grueling. Sometimes it’s physically exhausting; sometimes it’s mind-numbingly repetitive; sometimes, like during the annual Nutcracker run, it’s both. How can you ensure that your love for dance will survive these difficult moments, when you just don’t feel like spending yet […]

Get Ready for the Alvin Ailey Biopic

It’s about time! On Thursday, Fox Searchlight announced to The Hollywood Reporter that the studio has officially shaken hands with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater on developing a movie version of Alvin Ailey’s extraordinary life. Yes, Hollywood is doing things right by partnering directly with artistic director emerita Judith Jamison (who originated the iconic Ailey […]

Fashionably Late: Advice for Ballet's Late Starters

Stefanie Roper didn’t take her first ballet class until she was 20. Despite her obvious facility, she encountered plenty of naysayers. “I remember one teacher telling me, ‘Honey, you’re just too old,’ ” she says. And she did have to overcome obstacles as she entered the ballet bubble. “People talked about how good my feet […]

How to Live La Dolce Vita, According to Roberto Bolle

Spoiler alert: Luxury goods are involved. Tod’s, the verrrrrrrrrry high-end Italian brand perhaps best known for its leather bags, shoes, and accessories, has made some interesting casting choices for their spring/summer 2018 ad campaign. Namely, they paired model Kendall Jenner (of bad-ballet notoriety) with international danseur noble Roberto Bolle (of American Ballet Theatre, La Scala, […]

How to Beat Competition Burnout

After spending the summer learning new choreography, cleaning every eight-count and listening to your songs on repeat, it’s time to put your effort to work onstage. But as the season progresses—and you keep drilling down those same eight-counts—it’s normal for your choreography to start to feel stale. Read on for insight from top teachers and […]