October 2014
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Captivating Christina
Here’s a not-so-secret secret: Christina Ricucci is a little bit of an overachiever. This summer alone, she attended two … More »
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The Season’s Best
Comp kids, you never cease to amaze us. Summer after summer, you come to Nationals rocking fresh looks, innovative … More »
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Tap’s Leading Ladies
Elegance, precision, crystal-clear sound: They’re the ingredients for a stellar tap performance. What do you get when you top … More »
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Canadian Invasion
A few years ago, Canadian dancers and schools started making big waves at competitions and conventions across the U.S. … More »
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Wendy Whelan’s Top 10 Reasons to Never Stop Dancing
The New York City Ballet principal gives her final performance with the company this month, but her career is … More »
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A Touch of Lace
Whether your look is dainty and feminine or ’80s punk-rock, a little lace can go a long way toward … More »
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When Statues Come to Life
You know the sculpture: A young girl in a tutu stands in an open fourth position, gazing up in … More »
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The Dirt with Adji Cissoko
Adji Cissoko landed a job in the corps of the National Ballet of Canada at age 19, after spending … More »
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Letter to My Teenage Self: Anthony Morigerato
Tapper Anthony Morigerato is known for performances that are at once quietly soulful and rhythmically astounding—in fact, he currently … More »
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Welcome to the Dark Side
When it comes to staying healthy, it’s a good rule of thumb to “eat the rainbow”: A colorful diet … More »
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Reaching New Heights
Have you ever seen a ballerina’s arabesque and thought, Wow, her back is so flexible—does she even have a … More »
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Gluten-Free Craze
Gluten is a buzzword in the dance world—and the world at large. Lots of dancers are going gluten-free, hoping … More »
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Revelations How-ToAlvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s most recognizable work is Ailey’s Revelations—a masterpiece that’s been performed continuously since its premiere … More »
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Feeling the Flamenco Beat
With its precise, tap-style footwork and intricate hand and arm movements, flamenco dance embodies both the grounding heaviness of … More »
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Making a Floor Plan
There are tons of amazing things about conventions—the celebrity teachers, the variety of styles taught, the chance to bond … More »
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Ariah Tsukada-Aka: Little Babywockee
Ariah Tsukada-Aka has known she wanted to join the Jabbawockeez since she was 3, when she first saw the … More »
