We’ll admit it: As excited as we are for fall performance season to start, we are in deep, deep denial that the end of summer is in sight. And we’re also experiencing some serious FOMO looking at the vacation photos flooding our Instagram feeds from some of our favorite dancers and choreographers. So where in […]
The path to dance success isn’t always a straight line. We asked three pros to reflect on their careers—including the disappointments, unexpected opportunities and inspiring moments of perseverance. Daniel “Cloud” Campos Currently a commercial performer, choreographer and director (Photo by Joe Toreno) Performing at Universal Studios Florida Campos began breaking at a very young age, […]
Jacoby in Lightfoot León’s Softly As I Leave You (Bill Cooper) Powerhouse contemporary ballerina Drew Jacoby’s sinewy strength and magnetic stage presence have made her an audience favorite all over the world. After studying at the School of American Ballet, San Francisco Ballet School and Pacific Northwest Ballet School, Jacoby joined Alonzo King LINES Ballet […]
NDT photographed by Rahi Rezvani There are two types of people in the dance world: Those who are obsessed with Nederlands Dans Theater, and those who haven’t seen the troupe perform yet. NDT is a dancer’s company, and I mean that in two senses. First, its repertoire is chock-full of rich, calligraphic pieces that dancers […]
Have you ever wondered how contemporary ballet queen Drew Jacoby got her lithe legs or commercial diva Comfort Fedoke chiseled her arms? DS asked a few pros with particularly toned physiques for their fitness secrets and go-to moves. Read on—and then get moving! Muscular Arms Dancer: Comfort Fedoke Where You’ve Seen Her: Comfort was a […]