“Dancer: Alicia Clifton, Age 16 Contemporary Solo choreographed by Emily C. Shock Song: I will love you, Fisher” —aliciaclift

September 2008:
The Higher Ed Issue


On the cover: Giordano II's Natalie Tursi. Photos by Erin Baiano.

Natalie is a spitfire, both as a dancer and person. —Jon Lehrer, former GJDC associate director

 
Intern at DS! Here's how…
Lauren_green NYC Auditions for the First Timer – Peeling off the Band-Aid
Lauren Green | August 27, 2008
When I wasn’t interning at the Dance Teacher office this summer, I made an attempt at the New York City dance scene. I went to six different dance calls. As I peeled off the band-aid, I realized the best way to discover what this world is about is just to go to these calls, mess up, go home or possibly, get a call back. When you’re new to the scene, you have many people giving you advice, much of it conflicted. Everyone has their own way of coping with the audition experience, and while some basic hints about etiquette and formalities are useful, jumping into the scene with no expectations is the best advice I could give my previous self.  

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Alison_feller Contest Winners!
Alison Feller | August 18, 2008
Congratulations to Lindsay from Chicago, IL, and Allison from Fishers, IN, who won the Jelly Belly ballet flats!
 
 
Behind-the-Scenes with Giordano II's Natalie Tursi

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