It’s no secret that DS editors are a little (okay, a lot) obsessed with any sort of behind-the-scenes action, especially when they feature our favorite ballerinas. And if you feel the same way, then you’re in for a treat—New York City Ballet soloist Megan LeCrone was just profiled on Y’all Collective, a blog dedicated to sharing the stories […]
Congratulations to the gaggle of New York City Ballet dancers who were just promoted! No fewer than 11 of the company’s finest are feeling pretty great today. Here’s the rundown: Adrian Danchig-Waring , Chase Finlay and Ask la Cour are now principals. Lauren King , Ashley Laracey, Megan Lecrone, Lauren Lovette, Justin Peck, Brittany Pollack, […]
As a dancer, cross-training is a non-negotiable aspect of staying healthy. But sometimes the prospect of another dreary gym session is…less than inspiring. Banish boredom and take a cue from these three pros—a ballet dancer, a modern dancer and a Broadway performer—who shake up their cross-training with unusual activities. We asked Kendall Alway, DPT, a […]
Dance is best seen live. Whether it’s in an intimate black box or on a huge proscenium, you can’t go wrong. But there’s something extra-special about seeing a performance in a space you wouldn’t normally associate with dance. It’s what makes site-specific work or dance made for the camera so cool. Sometimes, though, you don’t […]