Tag: love

V-Day without a Valentine, Natural Sweetness, Altruism and More

(Photo by Brian Jackson/Thinkstock) HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY TO ME! Between school, technique classes, rehearsals and homework, you barely have enough time to hang out with friends, let alone a boyfriend. But when February 14 rolls around—with its abundance of candy hearts, flowers and teddy bears—it’s natural to find yourself longing for a valentine. Luckily, there’s […]

10 Things You Never Knew About Cirque du Soleil

The cast of Mystère (by Matt Beard) Cirque du Soleil isn’t your grandmother’s circus. It’s sleek, sophisticated and sometimes a little scary. Every scene is a production in itself, complete with radiant costumes, intricate choreography and, our favorite part, technically extraordinary dancers. Since the early 1980s, Cirque du Soleil has grown from a tiny crew […]

It Takes Two: tWitch and Allison's Love Story

The story of Stephen “tWitch” Boss and Allison Holker’s relationship reads like the plot of a “So You Think You Can Dance” number: Boy meets girl. Boy and girl crush on each other but engage in an epic series of missed signals, which keeps them apart. Boy and girl finally get the courage to dance […]

Sara Mearns' Top 10 Reasons to Love Ballet

1. You find out something new about yourself every day. Whether it’s good or bad, a strength or weakness, something physical or emotional, ultimately you grow stronger from it. 2. You get into fierce shape! 3. When you’re onstage, you get to create a fantasy world all your own. 4. You get to sparkle from […]