There’s a chance you’ve never heard of jookin’, a Memphis-grown form of street dance. But if you have, chances are it’s because of Charles Riley, or Lil Buck. Buck began pursuing jookin’ seriously at age 13, when he realized his dream of becoming a backup dancer. Little did he know that one day, he would […]
Throughout quarantine, many dance companies have streamed prior performances and offered company classes on Zoom. But Mark Morris Dance Group was one of the first to create all-new works virtually. To hear what it was really like to create new dances via Zoom, we spoke with MMDG company member Karlie Budge—on the phone, of course. […]
These days, we’re all about finding the silver linings, especially for the many dancers who have yet to return to in-person dance classes. And while you might not get the *classic* studio mirror pic with your besties in costume this year, we’re here to tell you that Zoom can lend some additional creativity to your […]
With the 2020 election right around the corner, many have taken to social media to rally around the need to vote. This is especially true for members of the dance community, many of whom are concerned about how the election will impact not only the future of their careers, but also their human rights. The […]
When people think ballet, they think elegance and grace—pretty tutus and pink shoes. Yet the plots of some of the most famous ballets could rival any Hollywood horror flick. Most ballet companies have their Nutcracker in the wintertime, and a fun story ballet in the spring, but what about #SpookySzn? We’re ranking the *spookiest* ballets […]
In the face of today’s racial crisis, many Americans are now reckoning with their own complicity in the oppression of marginalized groups, and asking, “What can I do?” For college dance programs, which help mold the minds of the next generation of dance artists, this is an especially important question. For decades, most departments have […]
With a combination of hard-hitting fierceness and feminine sass, L.A.-based commercial dancer Olivia Wong makes even the most intricate choreography look like second nature. Originally from New Orleans, LA, Wong moved to the West Coast to pursue a career in dance, and has since performed with J Balvin at Lollapalooza Music Festival and Becky G […]
In our “Dear Katie” series, former Miami City Ballet and NYCB 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, Though I’ve trained mostly in ballet so far, I want to make sure I explore other parts of the […]