Author Archives: Emily Macel Theys

About Emily Macel Theys

Emily Macel Theys, former associated editor for Dance Magazine, lives in Washington, D.C., and is the communications manager for the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange.

Remembering Merce

Posted on Dec 9, 2011 by .

“You have to love dancing to stick to it. It gives you nothing back, no manuscripts to store away, no paintings … Continue reading →

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A Peek Inside the Beijing Dance Academy

Posted on Mar 1, 2010 by .

Beijing is an early-to-rise kind of city, and the students at the Beijing Dance Academy are no exception. At 6:30 … Continue reading →

Posted in Ballet, How To

Who’s Hot In Modern Dance

Posted on Feb 1, 2010 by .

In Crystal Pite’s Lost Action, a crouching dancer extends his left leg and suddenly explodes into a split leap. In … Continue reading →

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Your Guide To Getting In: Dos and Don’ts From Summer Study Pros

Posted on Jan 1, 2010 by .

So you’ve narrowed down your list of places to dance this summer, and you’re looking forward to exploring the dance … Continue reading →

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The New Pal in Town

Posted on Jan 15, 2009 by .
Christian Hoff as Joey. Photo by Colin Fowler.

In the heart of the theater district, a handful of limber dancers are working on synchronized hip shaking, flirtatious fan-kicks … Continue reading →

Posted in How To, Musical Theater