Author Archives: Ashley Rivers

About Ashley Rivers

Ashley Rivers is a freelance writer and dancer in Boston. She is currently a Calderwood Fellow in writing at Emerson College.

All By Myself

Posted on Apr 15, 2013 by .
Eric Schloesser from Michelle Latimer Dance Academy performs his solo at West Coast Dance Explosion. (by Jen Kurtz)

Thinking of adding a solo to your competition repertoire? You should! The experience of taking the stage alone can bring … Continue reading →

Posted in Competition, How To

“My Teammates Are Letting Me Down”

Posted on Apr 12, 2013 by .

Being on a dance team comes with a lot of perks: You get tons of performance opportunities and, often, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dance Team, How To

Choreographer’s Collage: Joshua Bergasse

Posted on Apr 10, 2013 by .
Joshua Bergasse

Choreographer Joshua Bergasse has been breaking new ground for dance on the small screen on the Broadway-themed TV show “Smash.” … Continue reading →

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Convention 101

Posted on Mar 8, 2013 by .

You’ve heard all the reasons dance conventions are beneficial: They’ll give you access to choreographers who may hire you in … Continue reading →

Posted in Competition, How To

The Start of Something Big

Posted on Jan 8, 2013 by .
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11 pros on what first inspired them to dance:   Yuan Yuan Tan Principal at San Francisco Ballet “My inspiration is … Continue reading →

Posted in New Stories We Love

A Swing Story

Posted on Dec 7, 2012 by .
Ellyn Marie Marsh, ready to take the stage in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Imagine you’re a swing in a Broadway show. You’re backstage with nine minutes until the curtain rises. You think you … Continue reading →

Posted in How To, Musical Theater