Alysa Gutierrez-Sierra may look shy and sweet, but the young street dancer knows a thing or two about tearing up the dance floor and working a crowd. Alysa’s big break came when she danced on Justin Bieber’s Purpose Tour in 2016. One year later, her family moved from New Jersey to L.A., and she’s been […]
When Devin Mallory scored a spot on the renowned University of California, Los Angeles Dance Team, he didn’t just make the team—he made history. Mallory is the first male performer ever to join the squad. All across the country, from college programs to the pros, cheer squads and dance teams are bringing on male members, […]
Rising pop superstar Lizzo is changing the game in all kinds of ways. (A singer who also raps and plays the flute? You’d better believe it.) But she’s become an especially important leader in the body-positivity revolution. And that emphasis on diversity and self-love extends to her fabulous group of backup dancers, known as The […]
Attending multiple conventions throughout the year has become increasingly popular among dancers. Conventions provide valuable exposure to world-class faculty, not to mention coveted scholarships and assisting opportunities. But most dancers at weekend conventions also have a full plate of classes at their home studios during the week—a difficult lifestyle to maintain. So, should you be […]
As a teacher and choreographer, George Balanchine—founder of the School of American Ballet and New York City Ballet—finessed even the smallest details. And in his technique, extra-special attention is paid to the carriage of the head, which is both unique and transformational. Whether held forward or at a particular tilt, the “Balanchine head” forms a […]
In our “Dear Katie” series, Miami City Ballet soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Have something you want to ask Katie? Email [email protected] for a chance to be featured! Dear Katie, I feel like I’m so focused on dance that I basically don’t have a social life. It’s not that the other dancers […]
Win a Pair of Tickets to “Beyond Babel”
Christian Burse’s long, flexible limbs create showstopping shapes onstage. But what really captivates audiences are her seamless transitions between those gorgeous shapes, showing incredible technique and control. Christian is a student at both Dance Industry Performing Arts Center and Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, and her long days in […]