Tag: holiday

Not Your Average 'Nutcracker': The World's Most Imaginative Productions

When most of us think of The Nutcracker, we imagine a growing Christmas tree, dancing mice, and a little girl named Clara (or Marie) traveling to the Land of Sweets. But companies around the world have been reinventing the holiday classic, changing the storyline or adding their own spectacular sets and characters. To get in […]

This Twurkey Is the Morsel of Holiday Cheer No One Asked For

I smell a viral video most fowl. It’s been a week since Thanksgiving, but if you’re still not over your turkey coma, this bizarro clip will certainly wake you up. Artist and animator Joel Erkkinen posted his creation a year ago, but it’s still racking up YouTube views today. And it’s not hard to see […]

A DS Christmas Wish

Get it, Santa. (via netanimations.net) We wish you a merry Christmas, a happy belated-Hanukkah and a joyous early-Kwanzaa! If you’re celebrating today, we hope you’ve had a magical morning—filled with hot cocoa, holiday carols, bear hugs and Santa surprises. While old Kris Kringle may be through making his rounds for this year, we’ve still got […]

Turkey Day Troubles? + Chewing Gum + Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

(iStock) TURKEY DAY TROUBLES? A four-day weekend of feasting with family is supposed to be an all-around good thing. But if you’re a serious dancer, the stress of spending Thanksgiving away from your training regimen might leave you feeling less than thankful for the time off. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to make the […]

The Rockettes Are Coming to Town

The Radio City Rockettes in “New York at Christmas” (Courtesy MSG Entertainment) Who says it’s too early to start planning for Christmas? Certainly not the Rockettes, because tickets are now officially on sale for one of our favorite holiday celebrations, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular! And, this just in: This year’s show will include a […]

Our Holiday Wish List

The holidays are in full swing, and if you’re not quite done with your shopping list, don’t worry—we’ve got you’ve covered! We scoured the web for presents both you and your dance friends will love. And if you’re still stumped, check out our guide to the gifts on every dancer’s wishlist. (It features more than […]