November 2015
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Seeing Ballet Stars on Starz
The Starz TV series “Flesh and Bone,” a fictional show about the dark side of pro ballet, is gritty, … More »
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The Dirt: Jacob Guzman
When Jacob Guzman takes the stage in the latest Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof this month, he’ll … More »
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Letter to My Teenage Self: Lia Cirio
Commanding, versatile, fearless, sinewy, grounded—it’s impossible to describe multifaceted Boston Ballet principal Lia Cirio in just one word. That’s … More »
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Dear Katie
Dear Katie, My teacher always casts me in flashy pieces with lots of turning and jumping, but I’d really … More »
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From the Dining Room to the Dance Studio
Thanksgiving leftovers are easily the best part about the holiday. But digesting rich foods can sap your energy. We … More »
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Conquering Stage Fright
It’s the day of competition. You’ve practiced your solo hundreds of times; you hum the music constantly, and you … More »
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Two-Stepping
From YouTube to the boob tube, Keone and Mari Madrid seem to be everywhere these days—and that’s just the … More »
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(How to Get) All Eyes on You
Stage presence is the secret sauce you bring to your dancing: It makes every moment more delicious. But it’s … More »
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The Show Must Go On
Earlier this year, Ashley Green and Michael Hall—senior dancers at Columbia City Jazz in Lexington, SC—were performing their duet, … More »
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A Day in Diet of…
Fueling dancers’ ever-moving bodies can be an artform in and of itself. We had three professional dancers journal everything … More »
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Extreme Costumes
There’s nothing like an over-the-top costume to take a performance to the next level. An extreme look can help … More »
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Out of This World
Extraterrestrial—and extra-extravagant! These costumes have the glitz and glam you need to rule the state…or the galaxy. Related
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Full House
Choreographer Matthew Neenan, who danced in Pennsylvania Ballet’s corps, was eager to include plenty of dancers in his first … More »
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Dollars and Sense
Applying to colleges is beyond exciting. But it can also be beyond stressful, especially once you and your family … More »
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You Should Know: Jezzaeyah Slack
The moment 11-year-old Jezzaeyah “Jezzy” Slack takes the stage, she’s in complete control. She has the musicality, maturity and … More »
