For dancers who’ve spent their lives in pink tights, signing a big ballet company contract can seem like the be-all-end-all goal. But ballet-trained dancers aren’t one-trick ponies, and many end up leading successful dance careers outside the ballet world. Before you say “ballet or no way,” get inspired by dancers who traded in their pointe […]
Top dance programs attract top faculty—people who direct companies, tour the world and, most importantly, hire dancers. That’s why we’ve rounded up a list of all-star choreographers who are particularly committed to teaching and mentoring undergrads. You’re just as likely to encounter them in the classroom as you are to audition for them after you […]
Sure, dance is fun, but these performers have other skills they’re putting to good use: Alexandra Johnson in Sidra Bell’s House Unrest. (Jubal Battisti) Alexandra Johnson Sidra Bell Dance New York Hobby: Reupholstering furniture “My mother has always been into sewing and she’s worked in interior design, so I latched on to her interests. Now, […]