Category Archives: How To
The Physics of Footwork
What is Loose-Ankle Tap? Loose-ankle tap is perhaps one of the profession’s best-kept secrets. Mark Yonally, artistic director of Chicago … Continue reading
How to Run Rehearsal Without Ruining Friendships
Many dance teams are student-run, and leading your peers can be challenging! How can you strike the perfect balance between … Continue reading
Going Gaga
Israel’s Batsheva Dance Company, led by choreographer Ohad Naharin, is by turns fierce and gentle; raw and polished; funny, awkward … Continue reading
Perform Shoulder Stands With Ease
An inverted balance that’s at once powerful and graceful, the shoulder stand requires a unique combination of strength and control. … Continue reading
Perfect Your Italian Fouettes
Mastering consecutive Italian fouettés can feel like a monumental challenge, but every dancer who wants a principal role in classics … Continue reading
Improve Your Improv
Improvisation—generating spontaneous movement in the moment—can be a daunting and agonizing prospect for dancers who are used to being told … Continue reading


