MARGARET'S MUSINGS
Fancy Football Footwork
Posted on Feb 3, 2012 by

I’m a serious Patriots fan. For real, you guys. I love Tom Brady, and not just because he’s … Continue reading →

 Could “Smash” Star Megan Hilty Be Any More Awesome?
Posted on Feb 2, 2012 by

I’ll admit it: I have a big ol’ girl crush on Megan Hilty. The gorgeous blonde may play … Continue reading →
The REAL Stars of the Superbowl
Posted on Feb 3, 2012 by

If you’re anything like me, 85 percent of every sporting event you watch is spent scoping out the … Continue reading →

 Cat Deeley’s Greatest Hits
Posted on Feb 3, 2012 by

Forget Kate Middleton and who cares about Sarah Jessica Parker? Cat Deeley, in my mind, you are the ultimate … Continue reading →

 My Night with NYCB and Christopher Wheeldon
Posted on Feb 2, 2012 by

Last night, DS editor Margaret Fuhrer and I settled in at Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch theater, ready … Continue reading →

 SF Ballet Promotions!
Posted on Jan 31, 2012 by

A big congratulations to San Francisco Ballet’s newest soloists, Clara Blanco and Dores Andre! Both dancers were promoted … Continue reading →
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Double Take
Double Take
Posted 15 days ago

With technology, pretty much anything is possible onscreen these days—but no visual effects can compare to the feeling of watching a dancer take the floor for real. That’s where a…

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Double Take
All Eyes On Chantel
All Eyes On Chantel
Posted 58 days ago

“The first time I saw Chantel Aguirre dance was in a video,” recalls choreographer Travis Wall. “My first thought was that she had crazy lines. My next thought was that…

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All Eyes On Chantel
The Commercial Balle…
The Commercial Ballerina
Posted 81 days ago

“I call myself a commercial ballerina,” says Mallauri Esquibel, who just landed her dream job in Twyla Tharp’s touring production of Come Fly Away. “I trained my whole life to…

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The Commercial Ballerina
Lasting Impressions
Lasting Impressions
Posted 101 days ago

Think fouettés are the key to a judge’s heart? Think again. While judges love strong technique, tricks aren’t what they remember in the long run. Instead, creativity, performance quality and…

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Lasting Impressions
Beat Bullying
Beat Bullying
Posted 101 days ago

Imagine that you’re in ballet class, working on your triple pirouettes. As your teacher watches you and gives you pointers, you look in the mirror and catch a glimpse of…

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Beat Bullying