Tag: book

Vanessa Torres The Turning Pointe

Next on Your Reading List: “The Turning Pointe”

Looking for a gripping read between competition rehearsals? If you like family drama, fierce competition and out-of-the-box characters (as in, the stereotypical cutthroat ballet master is actually the main character’s father…yikes!), you may want to pick up debut author Vanessa Torres’ The Turning Pointe, which hits bookshelves February 22. Not to be confused with Turning […]

Mackenzie Ziegler's Book Hits Stores Tomorrow

Mackenzie Ziegler was blessed with skillz. Between dancing, singing, and partnering with tween retail chain Justice to design her own line of activewear, Mackenzie continues to wow fans with her versatility and willingness to take on exciting new projects. And now the dancer is adding author to her list of side hustles. Titled Mackenzie’s Rules […]

An Exclusive Peek Inside Choreographer Mia Michaels' First Book, Which Hits Stores Tomorrow

Working with choreographer Mia Michaels seems to be at the top of every dancer’s bucket list. In her decades-long career, she’s collaborated with music greats including Prince and Céline Dion; crafted Emmy-winning pieces for “So You Think You Can Dance”; created dreamy works for her own company, RAW; choreographed Broadway’s Finding Neverland; and worked with […]

Talking with Trailblazing Ballerina Raven Wilkinson, Misty Copeland's Mentor

When we think of a dancer who’s broken barriers, American Ballet Theatre principal Misty Copeland tends to be the name that comes to mind. And though Copeland has been a crucial advocate for equality in the world of ballet, Raven Wilkinson—a mentor of Copeland’s—is considered one of the original pioneers of the movement. In 1955, […]

Get Obsessed with Five, Six, Seven, Nate!

Tim Federle (by Rex Bonomelli) In our February issue (in subscribers’ hands now and on sale online), we got dancer-turned-author Tim Federle to spill the beans about making the transition from the stage to the page. If you read his debut novel Better Nate Than Ever (DS‘s April 2013 “Pick of the Month”), you know […]

Educate Yourself with the NEW Dance Magazine College Guide

College-bound dancers, I know there are a lot of questions on your mind right now: Where should I go to school? Should I major in dance? What are college auditions like? How will I pay for my education? What jobs can I get with a dance degree? First of all, stop freaking out. Everyone in […]

From Broadway to Book Deal

Travel to NYC? Check. Audition for Broadway show? Check. Win the starring role in said Broadway show? Check! By the time Alex Ko was 13, he’d crossed more items off his bucket list than most kids would dare to dream of. But now, at 17, he’s checked off one more: publish a memoir. Alex Ko: […]

Three Quick Questions with Keltie Colleen

In April 2009, Keltie Colleen graced the cover of Dance Spirit with the headline “She’s Got It All: Keltie Colleen on booking gigs, keeping it real and dating her rock star boyfriend.” She had been dating Ryan Ross, the front man of Panic at the Disco, for three years, and the article was filled with […]