Tag: chicago

Dance Meets Finance in Chicago

Yes, you read that right. Last summer, we told you about Instagram-favorite photographer Rachel Neville’s work being showcased in an innovative new kind of financial center here in NYC. Now, PurePoint Financial—aka the company behind the paradigm-breaking pairing—is bringing that very same concept to the Windy City. In celebration of their first financial center in […]

The Best Moments from Last Night's NYCDAF "Bright Lights Shining Stars" Gala

The annual New York City Dance Alliance Foundation fundraising gala, “Bright Lights Shining Stars,” is usually a star-studded affair. But last night’s 2017 event proved to be extra epic, thanks to tons of superb performances and appearances by some of Broadway’s best—and most legendary—dancers. The evening, held as a fundraiser for NYCDAF’s college scholarship mission, […]

Keeping It Natural: How to Walk and Run Onstage

When dancers audition for Paul Taylor Dance Company, they’re often thrown by one particular request: to walk across the studio by themselves. “Paul can see a lot about a person by the way they walk,” says Michelle Fleet, a veteran Taylor dancer. “But many people get cut at that point, because they’re terrified—a walk can […]

The Best of Broadway

From fairy godmothers to lions, witches and outrageous wardrobes, the Great White Way has something for everyone. Here’s your guide to the greatest—and danciest—hits. New & Noteworthy Cinderella (by Carol Rosegg) Cinderella: You know that story where a dowdy (but beautiful) young girl meets her prince charming and gets to rock a pair of glass […]

Ian Eastwood Takes a Chance

Fun fact: According to several sources, Chance the Rapper has seen The Lion King on Broadway like 20 times. Adorbz. If you haven’t already heard about the Chi-Town native, chances are, you will soon. (See what I did there?) He’s been making major waves on the music scene ever since the 2013 release of his […]

Thursdays in the Park with Broadway

If you’re in NYC this month and free at lunchtime, consider heading over to Bryant Park for a special Broadway treat. Each Thursday (until August 14), performers from the hottest shows will come together to sing and dance their hearts out as part of a special summertime event hosted by 106.7 Lite FM. Last week, […]