With all the ugly headlines these days, it’s inspiring to see people who can move past their differences—especially when they find common ground in dance. And a new video from Jubilee Media proves that dance can even transcend language barriers. The video starts out with two choreographers, Rio June and David Vergaras, being asked to […]
Like many talented ballet students, Amir Shah hopes hard work and dedication to the art will lead to a bright future in the ballet world. Unlike most ballet hopefuls, Amir lives in a low-income neighborhood in Mumbai, India—which has almost no ballet scene. The 15-year-old, who has only been dancing for two years, was recently […]
We love dance documentaries. First Position, Dancing Across Borders, Only When I Dance, Movement One, Ballet 422, A Ballerina’s Tale —we can’t get enough of ’em (even if they’re still in the works). So, needless to say, we’re pretty crazy excited for DanceSport’s upcoming documentary, Do Your Dance, which is set to come out early this […]
Way back in 1949, Sadler’s Wells Ballet (which later became The Royal) had its first North American tour. A ballerina named Margot Fonteyn was introduced to America, became an international star and changed the face of dance. Fortunately for us, there are photos and mementos from those early touring days to show us what it […]
It’s a well-known fact that the Syncopated Ladies always slay. They’re probably as flawless when they’re doing their laundry as they are when they’re dancing. You won’t be surprised, then, to see their latest music video to Fetty Wap’s “Trap Queen.” There are three main reasons to love this video: It’s shot in Dubai (!); […]
Do you love the edgy contemporary dance scenes in Europe and Canada? Many international colleges offer dance degrees roughly equivalent to the American BFA—and those degrees can often be completed in three years instead of four. So grab your passports: We’ve rounded up some of the top dance programs for international study. A student in […]