Category Archives: Dancer’s Diary

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

Posted on Jul 6, 2009 by .

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.

Posted on Jul 1, 2009 by .

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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Jason Akira Somma’s time in The Netherlands

Posted on Jun 24, 2009 by .
Photo: Rolex/ Marc Appelghem

Jason Akira Somma, a 28-year-old dancer living in NYC, is a multi-talented artist—dancer, choreographer, photographer and cinematographer. Growing up, Somma … Continue reading →

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Jessi Trauth lights up NYU as Sally Bowles in Cabaret

Posted on Jun 24, 2009 by .
Jessi Trauth as Sally Bowles in NYU's Caberet Photo courtesy of Jessi Trauth

Jessi Trauth, a junior at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, recently nailed her performance as Sally Bowles in the … Continue reading →

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John Byrne restages The Breakfast Club for JCPenney

Posted on Mar 19, 2009 by .

The last time we heard from 25-year-old choreographer John Byrne, he wrote about the difference between working in L.A. and … →

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Rockette Lindsay and Mystere Dancer Arnaud

Posted on Mar 19, 2009 by .

Making Up Arnaud spends hours transforming into the Green Lizard. During the past month, Arnaud Bertrand’s gig as the Green … Continue reading →

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