There’s nothing like the thrill of attending a summer program. Getting to experience new teachers and classes can make a world of difference in your technique. Meeting other students who are as obsessed with dance as you are can lead to lifelong friendships. And sometimes, a summer program can alter the course of your dance […]
Here’s a recipe for a delicious dance movie mash-up: Gather a gaggle of gorgeous ballerinas and a few top-notch hip-hop crews. Mix in a bunch of talented classical musicians. Add killer choreography by Dave Scott. Shake well. What’s this magical cinematic concoction called? High Strung—and it’s coming to theaters this summer. (From left) Rik (Ian […]
You guys. I think award-winning Scottish singer/songwriter Kathryn Joseph read my mind the last time I was daydreaming about my perfect summer. Her new video “The Bird,” directed by Eve McConnachie, the Scottish Ballet’s in-house filmmaker and designer, is basically a dancer’s version of bliss. Gorgeous location? Um, I think an empty Scottish beach at […]
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 […]
Is it just me, or is Labor Day weekend kind of bittersweet? For many of us, it’s the last hurrah of summer—the last taste of care-free before getting back to the grind of school. And it’s normal to feel nostalgic for all the summer memories—both past and present—you’ve created. But nostalgia doesn’t have to be […]
NYC’s The New Victory Theater is piloting a program that (dare I say it?) might just blow every other summer event out of the water. From July 16 to August 1, VICTORY DANCE will feature New York choreographers and companies in a performance series specifically curated for kids and families. That’s more than a dozen […]
Hydration Station Drink up! (Photo courtesy Thinkstock.com) Water is so much more than just a thirst quencher. Here are six reasons to drink more of it this summer. 1) It washes your skin from the inside out. Drinking water flushes out acne-causing toxins, leaving you with beautifully clear skin. 2) It helps you stay regular. […]
Darby Standing at the Modas Dance Summer Intensive High school junior Darby Standing has attended the Modas Dance Summer Intensive in New Mexico for the past two summers. Why did she decide to return to Modas? “By going back I was able to dig deeper,” Standing says. “Since the teachers knew me, they could pick […]