Tag: nyc

How This NYC Dancer Balances Performing and a Desk Job

There’s a myth in the dance world that in order to be successful, a dancer has to choose between being onstage or behind the scenes. But what if you have the ability and the opportunity to balance both? For Megan Wright, performing and arts administration go hand in hand. Wright is a freelance dancer in […]

How to Prepare for Your First NYC Musical Theater Audition

The pressure of attending your first musical theater audition in the Big Apple can throw even the strongest dancer off her game. We asked industry pros to reflect on their audition experiences, so that you can set yourself up for success. Do Your Research It’s crucial to know your audience before even entering the audition […]

Ever Dreamed of Dancing on THAT Giant Piano? Now You Can!

It’s one of those iconic only-in-NYC images: Tom Hanks and Robert Loggia making music with their feet in the middle of the legendary toy store FAO Schwarz. The uber-charming “giant piano” scene (choreographed by Pat Birch of Grease and the Martha Graham Dance Company) from the 1988 movie Big has since found its well-deserved place […]

"SHINE" Is the Salsa-Dance Movie We've Waited For

And it hits select movie theaters across the country TODAY. Hip-hop has Step Up. Ballet has Center Stage. Jazz has Chicago. And now, salsa has SHINE, the Kickstarter-funded flick that you’re about to be completely obsessed with. (courtesy GVN Releasing) Set in NYC, SHINE tells the story of two Puerto Rican brothers from Spanish Harlem […]

How to Follow Your NYC Dance Dreams—on a Budget

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. […]

This Fabulous Ballet Insta Account Makes All of NYC a Stage

Ballerina Sara Michelle Murawski and her looooooong legs have taken to the streets. And the grocery store. And the subway. And the Brooklyn Bridge. The reason for her epic journey: A new Insta account, @danceinthebigapple, featuring Murawski and her “ballet twin,” Saverio Pescucci, as they dance their way through NYC. Murawski—an alum of Pennsylvania Ballet […]

2018 Cover Model Search Finalist Jacalyn Tatro

Click here to vote for Jacalyn. It feels impossible to put the magic of Jacalyn Tatro’s dancing into words, but “old soul” is a good place to start. With her coiled-spring energy and crystal-clear technique, Jacalyn imbues choreography with a gravity and poignancy you’d expect from a veteran professional dancer, not a rising college freshman. […]