Tag: social media

This weekend, protests against racially-charged police brutality—spurred by the unjust killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Nina Pop, Sean Reed, and so many others—swept the country. Supporters, including many of members of the dance world, took to social media to share their thoughts, and express their grief. As allies, one of the first […]

With concerns around the coronavirus growing, many of the places dancers hold dearest, from theaters to studios, are shutting down. And it’s all happening just before what’s usually our favorite time of year: recital season. But if you’ve been prepping something *amazing* in the studio, don’t give up on performing it for an audience just […]

Let’s start with an undisputed fact: Ballet dancers work hard. Very hard. And yet they’re often underpaid, overworked and misunderstood by a society that idolizes tutus, toe shoes and a dancer’s physique, without understanding what’s behind it. So it’s no surprise that bunheads are left feeling frustrated when clothing companies and fashion magazines choose to […]

Few people GET Instagram as well as Houston Ballet soloist Harper Watters—the only ballet dancer nominated in the Shorty Awards’ dance category this year. The social media maestro has built a large and dedicated following with a mix of gorgeous ballet clips, striking editorial photos, funny glimpses of his behind-the-scenes life, and (of course) his […]

There’s a myth in the dance world that in order to be successful, a dancer has to choose between being onstage or behind the scenes. But what if you have the ability and the opportunity to balance both? For Megan Wright, performing and arts administration go hand in hand. Wright is a freelance dancer in […]

Instagram has become a huge part of dancers’ lives. At its best, the image-driven platform can be a way for people to share their art and make it accessible to others. For dance influencers, Insta success can lead to opportunities to travel, perform, and build a career. But recent studies have suggested a link between […]

It’s safe to say that in 2019, social media reigns supreme. Social platforms are especially great tools for dancers,allowing them to brand and market themselves, keep up with dance friends across the world, and get noticed by people who would otherwise be impossible to get in touch with. But with all the good, it’s easy […]

Yes, New Year’s resolutions are still a thing! As obnoxious as it is to be constantly bombarded by “What’s your New Year’s resolution this year?,” this goal-setting tradition can actually be the first step in making healthy changes that will help you improve as a dancer. But in order for those changes to occur you […]