Tag: Rachel Quiner

Two photos side-by-side show two young choreographers coaching their solos onstage, wearing all-black.

Two Young Choreographers on Teaching Their Dances at the 2026 Prix de Lausanne

As winners of the Prix de Lausanne’s Young Creation Award in 2025, Henry Lichtmacher of the U.S. and Alexander Mockrish of Sweden had the opportunity to return to Switzerland to coach this year’s Prix contestants on their choreography. Lichtmacher’s piece, 20 Miles from Shore, was selected by 11 dancers, and Mockrish’s piece, Extinction, was selected […]

Margaret Jarvie dancing on stage wearing a long sleeved red leotard and performing an arabesque

The Pros and Cons of Competing Independently

Most dancers who participate in competitions and conventions attend with a dance studio. But each year, a small group of soloists opt to go for it as independents, without a studio affiliation. There are plenty of benefits to this approach—as well as a few possible drawbacks. Before you sign up, consider what you’re willing to […]

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