Every scrap of news coming from the highly-anticipated West Side Story remake has been nothing short of thrilling, tbh. First, there was the open casting call here in NYC for dancers to play the Jets and Sharks. Next, we heard the unsurprising-yet-awesome news that Justin Peck will choreograph the new movie. Now, there’s possibly the […]
Nia Sioux has been entertaining audiences with her fab dance skills since 2011, when “Dance Moms” first aired. Now, two music videos and an acting gig (on the daytime TV series “The Bold and the Beautiful”), later Sioux is proving that she’s more than just a triple threat—she’s a star. And last week when Sioux […]
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! We hope you’re enjoying this wonderful day of feasting. In the spirit of the holiday, we thought we’d reflect on the dance things we’re grateful for this year. Here are our editors’ top picks. Katherine Beard, assistant editor “I’m thankful for the next generation of black ballerinas who are making the ballet […]
Broadway baby Eliza Ohman began her dance training in Denver, CO, and at age 15 was chosen to join Robert L. Reed’s tap company, the St. Louis Hoofers Club. After touring nationally with the Hoofers Club, she moved to NYC and attended The King’s College, graduating with a bachelor of arts in media, culture, and […]
Just like its namesake movie, the Broadway version of Frozen has warmed audiences’ hearts. And the show’s elaborate costumes, designed by Christopher Oram, are as crucial to its appeal as its addictive tunes and elegant dancing. The ensemble wardrobe closet features everything from blizzard-worthy winter wear to stunning ball gowns to the troll-like gear worn […]
Casey Nicholaw, one of the masterminds behind last spring’s Mean Girls, is bringing yet another upbeat musical set in a high school to Broadway—but this one tells a drastically different story. Choreographed and directed by Nicholaw, The Prom follows the experience of a lesbian couple in Edgewater, IN, who are barred from going to prom […]
It’s the most wonderful time of year for fashion and fierce fall fashion/dance collabs are all over the place. But we had to pick our jaws up off of the floor after watching the new dancetastic Marc Fisher LTD footwear commercials. The shoe brand created one of the most compelling ads we’ve seen thanks to […]
What’s better then a Disney movie remake? The answer: A Disney movie remake in the form of a musical! Disney Channel’s giving the 2003 hit comedy “Freaky Friday” a reboot with all the singing and dancing your heart could ever desire. But choreographing the remake of a classic Disney-movie-turned-TV-musical is no joke, which is why […]