Author Archives: Abby Gold

A Jig Gig

In 2005, after years of studying traditional Irish dance and competing in national and world championships, then-19-year-old Siobhan Burke earned … Continue reading

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The Truth About The Pill

Monica Levy, a Hunter College senior and DS intern, was having trouble with her number one instrument—her body. “I had … Continue reading

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Protege Megan Johnson on dancing at the Kennedy Center

In early June, 12 advanced students from the School of American Ballet traveled to the John F. Kennedy Center for … Continue reading

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Tapping Across the Universe

Last December, 28 teens, 17 adults, a seven-piece band and a five-member tech crew traveled to Beijing, China, to perform … Continue reading

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Dancers from L.A. perform in the United Arab Emirates

Classically trained dancer and teacher Brandy Smith (most recently seen in Christina Aguilera’s video “Hurt”) never expected to spend last … Continue reading

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Reviving a Jose Limon classic

José Limón’s choreography has a quality of earthy nobility, and his work for men often highlights masculine strength, power and … Continue reading

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