“So You Think You Can Dance” alum Gaby Diaz has been a familiar face in the commercial dance world ever since she won Season 12 of the hit reality show. Not only did she return to “SYT” as an All Star, but she also performed alongside dance legend J. Lo and toured with Shaping Sound. […]
There’s a reason (or a million reasons) so many young dancers set their sights on the city that never sleeps: NYC is an artists’ haven, with opportunities to create and grow everywhere you look. But pursuing a dance career in NYC can also be downright expensive, and a steady company paycheck is basically a unicorn. […]
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“Imagine your bones spilling across the floor like water.” “Your body is buoyant, afloat atop an airy cushion.” “Think of the skull and torso as two vast spaces filled with soft light.” Imagery and metaphors like these are staples in a collection of styles generally called release technique. They help dancers find new ways to […]
Knee pain is, unfortunately, just one of those things that happens when you’re a dancer. But how can you be sure that an annoying pinch here or a crunch there isn’t something more serious? Dance Spirit turned to Marijeanne Liederbach, PhD, PT, ATC, CSCS—who is also director of the Harkness Center for Dance Injuries at […]
Whether it’s for a gig at school, a community theater production, or just for fun, the first time you choreograph a dance can be both exhilarating and intimidating. The Young Choreographer’s Festival is a platform that helps choreographers ages 18-25 gain experience by giving them a platform to present their work. The festival gives the […]
Figuring out how to avoid getting cut in a musical theater audition can feel like a mystery. “It’s not just about your technique, it’s about the whole package of the person,” says Justin Bohon, a casting director at Binder Casting, whose clients include The Lion King on Broadway. But how do you present yourself in […]
Christopher Wheeldon is going to be giving Michael Jackson some new moves: The Royal Ballet artistic associate is bringing the King of Pop to Broadway. The unlikely pairing was announced today by Jackson’s estate. Wheeldon will serve as both director and choreographer for the new musical inspired by Michael Jackson’s life, which is aiming for […]