Category Archives: How To

A Show of Hands

Posted on Jun 29, 2012 by .
Lindsi Dec in Kyon Gaines' M-Pulse (by Angela Sterling)

You’re at the ballet, and a dancer catches your eye. She’s got strength, charisma and a beautiful movement quality—but there’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Ballet, How To

My First Summer Intensive

Posted on Jun 29, 2012 by .
Raechel Sparreo (second from left) and friends outside the Miami City Ballet studios during the school's 2010 summer intensive

You’re about to head to your first summer intensive. Congrats! You’re on your way to a life-changing experience. But right … Continue reading →

Posted in Ballet, How To

Why Rock of Ages Rocks

Posted on Jun 15, 2012 by .
Tom Cruise as Staycee Jaxx (photo by David James)

From Hairspray to Chicago, we’ve eagerly followed some of our Broadway favorites to the big screen—and Rock of Ages is … Continue reading →

Posted in Musical Theater

The New Kings of New York

Posted on Jun 15, 2012 by .
Photo by Jacob Pritchard

Extra! Extra! Read all about it: Newsies is the hottest new musical on Broadway! That’s right: The cult ’90s Disney … Continue reading →

Posted in Musical Theater, New Stories We Love

Footloose: Dancing Barefoot

Posted on Apr 4, 2012 by .
Lori Belilove & The Isadora Duncan Dance Company members sport bare feet in Duncan’s Bacchanal. (Vladimir Lupovsky)

When you’re sporting a pair of jazz shoes or ballet slippers, you can throw off strings of chaînés and multiple … Continue reading →

Posted in How To, Modern

Wrap Artist

Posted on Apr 4, 2012 by .
(L to R) Devant (pointed), devant (wrapped) and relaxed (Erin Baiano)

Sur le cou-de-pied (French for “on the neck of the foot”) can be so confusing. Sometimes it’s wrapped. Sometimes it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Ballet