March 2015
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A Prodigy Grows Up
Miko Fogarty doesn’t buckle under pressure. Competing at the Moscow International Ballet Competition, one of the most prestigious dance … More »
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The Big Benefits of Going Small
“I remember declaring at age 13 that if I didn’t get into Pacific Northwest Ballet, San Francisco Ballet or … More »
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Goofy Gigs
Pro dancers have all had their share of nutty jobs—anything from ridiculous choreography to hilarious costumes. After all, … More »
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Pretty in Pink
Welcome spring with gorgeous ballet costumes in shades of fuchsia, peony and blush. Related
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Mia Michaels in Neverland
There’s nothing Mia Michaels can’t conquer. With work for her own dance company (Mia Michaels’ RAW), concert productions (for … More »
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The Dirt: Miles “Baby Boogaloo” Brown
If you’ve seen ABC’s “black-ish,” you’ll recognize Miles Brown as Jack Johnson, one of the sitcom’s youngest stars. But … More »
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Letter to My Teenage Self: Tony Testa
A former comp kid who grew up in Fort Collins, CO, Tony Testa has had what many would call … More »
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Dear Katie
Dear Katie, My hamstrings are so tight! They’re limiting my extension. Do you know of any good stretches to … More »
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“I Am the Bald Ballerina”
At the beginning of 2014, Maggie Kudirka was living her dream. The lifelong dancer had just made it into … More »
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Extreme Makeover: Dance Bag Edition
Face it: Your dance bag is gross. But sweaty clothes, smelly shoes and protein bar wrappers aren’t the only … More »
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When Your Period Disappears
Nobody likes having a period. It’s messy, it’s often painful and it doesn’t go well with a leotard and … More »
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A Shoe for Every Foot (Type)
Finding the right pointe shoe can be challenging—and with tons of shoes on the market, there’s a lot to … More »
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The World at Your Fingertips
“F” is for finger tutting—at least according to Diesel’s commercial, “A–Z of Dance,” which went viral in 2014. The … More »
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Accelerate Your Undergrad
Want to graduate from college early and jump into the professional world? Walnut Hill School for the Arts in … More »
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You Should Know: Charlize Glass
On a scale of one to Beyoncé, 13-year-old Charlize Glass is pretty darn Beyoncé. Watching Charlize dance is like … More »