Whether she’s in the studio—fearlessly flexible in a grand jété with her arms playfully thrown back—or onstage—fast and precise in her first lead role as The Nutcracker’s Lead Marzipan—Pacific Northwest Ballet corps dancer Destiny Wimpye glows. In Kiyon Ross’ new …throes of increasing wonder last season, she skittered across the floor, devouring the space. But more than dazzling […]
Last summer, you had an amazing training experience at your dream intensive. You can see yourself studying at that school full-time—or even dancing with its affiliated company one day. Does that mean you should return to the same program this summer? Not necessarily. “Dancers need a variety of experiences and perspectives in order to fuel […]
Dance Magazine has announced who’s included in this year’s “25 to Watch!” This annual feature showcases dancers, choreographers, directors, and companies on the brink of skyrocketing. Get to know this year’s trailblazers and breakout stars who are forging their paths in the dance world here. Header collage photo credits, left to right, top to bottom: Ryoko […]
Almost two years ago, Destiny Wimpye shared her goals and dreams with Dance Spirit readers, and left us with this quote: “Following your dreams is definitely difficult, especially if you’re a ballet dancer of color. You have to work twice as hard, but hard work always pays off!” Who could have guessed that right now—yes, […]
We’re all spending a lot more time on social media these days, whether that means aimless scrolling, taking advantage of the plethora of class and workout options streamed direct to your living room, or leading classes yourself. But the deluge of at-home dance footage has resulted in the unexpected collision of two of our favorite […]
For dancers, summer is synonymous with summer intensives—weeks-long programs filled with classes, rehearsals, and cross-training. And today, many dancers are trying to cram as much as possible into their warm-weather “breaks” by enrolling in two, three, even four intensives over the course of a single summer. But while dancing literally all summer might sound like […]
Ask any professional dancer about their dressing room, and they’ll likely refer to it as a home away from home. Stocked with all the essentials and adorned with good-luck charms and photos, dressing rooms are where so many pre- and postshow memories are made. We had three pros—a ballerina, a Broadway dancer, and a dancer […]
Recently, there’s been a noticeable push for more education and support surrounding mental illness. And while every industry can benefit from this shift, it’s especially overdue in the dance world. “We need to get rid of the stigma,” says Nadine Kaslow, a psychologist who works with the dancers of Atlanta Ballet. “The fact is, when […]