By this point in the coronavirus pandemic shutdown, people are completely burned out on dancing at home. So it’s no surprise that last week, all-around dance superstar Alex Wong posted a video on Instagram performing the famous La Esmeralda variation…but in his living room. And with a frying pan instead of a tambourine. Login • […]
The phrase “social distancing” implies isolation—and yet, during this period of social distancing, the dance community has created so many beautiful displays of togetherness. Here’s one of our new favorites: Bolero Juilliard, a 10-minute video featuring 100+ Juilliard students and alumni dancing and making music at home, alone but also not alone. The montage features […]
Oh, dancing class of 2020: our hearts go out to you. Senior year is supposed to be thrilling, and full of happy “last” memories. But just because this final year turned out differently than expected—and your “lasts” came much sooner than you wanted them to—doesn’t mean we shouldn’t celebrate all you’ve accomplished. The Juilliard School […]
With concerns around the coronavirus growing, many of the places dancers hold dearest, from theaters to studios, are shutting down. And it’s all happening just before what’s usually our favorite time of year: recital season. But if you’ve been prepping something *amazing* in the studio, don’t give up on performing it for an audience just […]
Between their flawless onstage performances and carefully crafted class videos, dancers can seem superhuman—especially to the general public. But even the most famous dancers have surprisingly relatable, offstage lives. For the select few who take audiences behind the scenes, a quick dive into their YouTube channels will show you exactly that. Robbie Downey may spend […]
Well, it’s official: Filming for the Steven Spielberg remake of West Side Story—choreographed by Justin Peck and starring pretty much all your favorite dancers—concluded on Friday. And while everyone knows that there ain’t no party like a movie wrap party, there REALLY ain’t no party like a DANCE movie wrap party. Luckily for us, the […]
Choreographer Bob Fosse‘s signature style—with its jazz hands, inverted knees, and slouched shoulders—is still a huge influence in the dance world (and, thanks to the gloriously dancy FX series “Fosse/Verdon,” the TV world). But while you know to expect plenty of Fosse-isms during a stage performance of Chicago or Sweet Charity, Fosse’s legacy has also […]
We knew we adored Ben Platt when we saw him sing his heart out through sobs in Dear Evan Hansen back in 2016, but now that he’s put out a music video with some fantastic dancers as the titular characters, we are positively in love with him! Check out the emotional new music video to, […]