Category Archives: Who’s Hot

The Dirt with Jessica Tong

Posted on Mar 14, 2013 by .
Jessica Tong in Mats Ek's Casi-Casa

The dancers of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago are known for their powerful stage presence and stylistic range. Jessica Tong exemplifies … Continue reading →

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Madi Rae DiPietro

Posted on Feb 12, 2013 by .
Madi Rae as July, one of Annie’s orphans (Joan Marcus)

It’s no secret the new Broadway revival of Annie is loaded with super-talented kids. But among Annie’s pack of friends, … Continue reading →

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Dana Wilson

Posted on Feb 11, 2013 by .
(Wes Veldink/Sabina Hillman)

Dana Wilson may be one of New York City Dance Alliance’s most popular hip-hop teachers, but it’s hard to put … Continue reading →

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The Dirt with Laura Osnes

Posted on Feb 7, 2013 by .
With The Prince, Santino Fontana (Jenny Anderson/Broadway.com)

Laura Osnes’ Broadway career got off to an unusual start. Instead of going through the standard cattle-call audition process, she … Continue reading →

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Kayla Mak

Posted on Jan 11, 2013 by .
Kayla performing her solo “Arabian Waltz” at New York City Dance Alliance Nationals

Offstage, 9-year-old Kayla Mak is like any other 4th-grader. She’s a happy kid who likes math and watching TV. (Her … Continue reading →

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Wendy Whelan

Posted on Jan 10, 2013 by .
Whelan in George Balanchine’s Mozartiana (Paul Kolnik)

Wendy Whelan shapes performances the way architects shape buildings: intelligently, coolly, with an eye to internal structure as well as … Continue reading →

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