Casey Nicholaw, one of the masterminds behind last spring’s Mean Girls, is bringing yet another upbeat musical set in a high school to Broadway—but this one tells a drastically different story. Choreographed and directed by Nicholaw, The Prom follows the experience of a lesbian couple in Edgewater, IN, who are barred from going to prom […]
This past January, 18-year-old Jayna Ledford did what tons of aspiring dancers do every day: She posted a beautiful dance shot to Instagram. But this photo carried more weight than most. Clad in a black leotard, tights, and pointe shoes, and hitting a stunning arabesque, she was beginning a new journey—as a transgender ballerina. Ledford, […]
The world isn’t always a welcoming place for LGBTQIA+ people. But for those figuring out their sexuality, dance can provide welcome opportunities for expression. We talked to five star dancers about their experiences coming out and growing up, and how dance helped them live their full truth. Kyle Abraham, Artistic Director of A.I.M Kyle Abraham […]
“Late Late Show” host James Corden was one of the many, many people shocked by President Trump’s sudden decision to ban transgender people from the military yesterday. And he decided to voice his outrage in the way most likely to rile a President who’s uncomfortable with anything “un-manly”: through a big, beautiful, extra-sparkly song-and-dance routine. […]