The world isn’t always a welcoming place for LGBTQIA+ people. But for those figuring out their sexuality, dance can provide welcome opportunities for expression. We talked to five star dancers about their experiences coming out and growing up, and how dance helped them live their full truth. Kyle Abraham, Artistic Director of A.I.M Kyle Abraham […]
Let it gooooo! The much-anticipated musical version of Frozen, with choreography by the fabulous Rob Ashford, opens on Broadway tonight. And to get you even more excited about this latest dancy Disney venture, the show’s team just released a brand-new trailer—a sneak peek at how they’ve translated the film’s special magic into perhaps-even-more-impressive stage magic. […]
Get in, losers. We’re going to Broadway. OK, not losers, actually—more like the bajillion die-hard fans of Tina Fey’s 2004 cult hit Mean Girls, who’ve been wearing pink every Wednesday since a musical adaptation of the film was first teased back in 2013. Now their world is like a cake filled with rainbows and smiles, […]
The beloved classic My Fair Lady heads to Lincoln Center Theater this month with new choreography by Newsies icon Christopher Gattelli. My Fair Lady follows the story of working-class girl Eliza Doolittle, whom professor Henry Higgins is determined to transform into a real society lady. The show premiered on Broadway in 1956, starring Julie Andrews. […]
Dancer and choreographer Jerome Robbins was undeniably one of the most important figures in American dance—and he would have been 100 years old this year. In honor of Robbins’ centenary, here are a few things you should know about the legend. • Robbins attended New York University in 1935, intending to study either chemistry or […]
Your best audition look is all in the details: Add (literal) texture to the audition combo with edgy cutouts, luxurious trim, and shimmery accents. Modeled by Kirsten Coco, Zuri Ford, Imani Moss, and Riana Pellicane-Hart, who are students in the department of dance at NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Photos by Erin Baiano Zuri […]
Former comp star Kali Grinder’s stellar stage presence and graceful lines have served her well in her new life as a Broadway baby. She performed in Wicked on Broadway for one year, appeared on the show’s national tour, and was a Rockette during The Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Currently, she’s an ensemble dancer in the […]
Once a Broadway show officially opens, most choreographers direct their attention to a new project, and in high school productions, frequently the choreographer can’t be present during the entire rehearsal process. That’s where the dance captain comes in: Their job is to maintain the integrity of a show’s choreo as originally set by the choreographer. […]