From Beale Street to Tommy Cash, here’s our pick of the best films, concerts, exhibitions, theatre and dance over the next seven days Continue reading...
With a dance version of Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, a collaboration with Greek composer Vangelis and his touring show Silent Lines, the questing choreographer is busier than ever I’m lost on an industrial estate in Acton, west London,...
Nadine Kaslow, a psychologist who works with dancers at Atlanta Ballet, says one of the most common questions she's asked is, "What should I do if I think my friend has an eating disorder?" Research shows that, compared to the general...
We check in with Indiana Woodward and Anthony Huxley of New York City Ballet on a day of rehearsals and costume fittings for their debuts as Aurora and Désiré.
Even for natural turners, pirouettes from fifth can be a challenge. You need to take off from a small crossed position and stay straight over your supporting leg, from start to finish. "It's the hardest place to turn from, because you...
At the tender age of 9, Destiny Wimpye moved cross-country with her mom so she could train at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy. The leap of faith paid off: Destiny's spent summers training at the School of American Ballet, the Ailey School...
In our "Dear Katie" series, former NYCB soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Have something you want to ask Katie? Email dearkatie@dancespirit.com for a chance to be featured! Dear Katie, I've been battling...
DanceEast, Ipswich James Cousins’s new triple bill, including his duet in which a dancer never touches the ground, deserves a wider audience In this triple bill at DanceEast, the London-based choreographer James Cousins revisits Within...
Ever since starting her professional career, Broadway dancer Amber Ardolino has cupped. Using the holistic wellness practice to improve performance and take care of her body, Ardolino cupped before it was cool—even beating the 2016 Rio...
Arts writers for The New York Times share their strategies (snacks) and budget-friendly options (outdoor events) in a discussion about introducing children to the arts.
Classical concerts, children’s film series and a festival where technology meets art are among the events that can keep young minds occupied (and having fun) through a school sabbatical and beyond.
Let's be real: Auditions can be rough. No matter how prepared you are, a lot of variables go into every audition—which means even the best of us mess up sometimes! Here are 7 audition fails every dancer has experienced at one point or...
Sadler’s Wells, London Choreographed by Dimitris Papaioannou, the company’s first new work since its founder died in 2009 is uncanny in its blending of his and her imaginations When Pina Bausch died in 2009 it seemed unthinkable that her...
4 hiring powers-that-be told DS their "do's" for dressing to audition. BALLET Terrence Orr, artistic director of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre His Top Tip: "The pointe shoe itself is so important. I can usually tell how professional and...
From Notting Hill to Fatboy Slim, here’s our pick of the best films, concerts, exhibitions, theatre and dance over the next seven days Continue reading...
An annual celebration, this year attended by some 300 costumed revelers, is one of the regular events around the country that unite both the novelist’s hard-core fans and period dance enthusiasts.
Ballerina who helped build a bridge between classical ballet and the contemporary world Elaine McDonald, who has died aged 75, was one of Britain’s most distinctive ballerinas. Her role as muse to the groundbreaking choreographer Peter...
Oh, baby I'm a wreck (wreck) after watching Kinjaz's new music video. Set to Post Malone's "Sunflower," the lead single from the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse soundtrack, the vid features the dance crew's ever-fabulous men—who appear...
Mr. Tomlinson, who danced with New York City Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Dance Theater of Harlem, was a rangy, powerful presence on the stage.
When Jeanguy Saintus first saw Stravinsky’s Rite, he was reminded of his religion’s initiation ceremonies. Now, he has created his own spirited version of the ballet Since its infamous premiere in 1913, there have been many reimaginings...
If you haven't followed through on your New Year's resolution to practice more self-care, then Valentine's Day is the perfect time to start. Below, we rounded up the best ways to pamper, indulge, and heal everything from your muscles, to...
The classic Cole Porter musical Kiss Me, Kate dazzled audiences when it first opened on The Great White Way in 1948. It went on to win the very first Tony Award for Best Musical, and it's seen London and NYC revivals almost every decade...
The choreographer Camille A. Brown deftly uses the tradition of step to add “a heartbeat to the story” of Tarell Alvin McCraney’s musical play, now on Broadway.
When Adrienne Gregorek was 14, she injured her hamstring and was sent to physical therapy. "I was super frustrated," she remembers. "I went to a clinic where there were mostly older people being treated and felt like the staff didn't...
As ballet's gender roles grow increasingly blurred , more men than ever are reaching new heights: the tips of their toes. It's no longer just Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo and the few pointe-clad male character parts, like in...
Need more evidence that K-pop is taking over the universe, one infectiously catchy song and impeccably choreographed dance routine at a time? Look no further than BLACKPINK's fabulous appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"...
Yes, yes, it's a music awards show, but for us, it's *always* all about the dancing. And last night, the Grammy performers—especially the ladies—gave us everything our little dancer hearts desired. Happy early Valentine's Day to us!
It's never too early to start thinking about your dream job. And summer intensives are an essential step down the road to achieving your dance dreams—whether you want to perform in music videos, ballet companies or Broadway shows. With...
A new project is looking at how choreography can improve urban engineering, but there has long been a profound relationship between cities and dance In the crowded conventillos (shared tenements) of La Boca in Buenos Aires in the early...
DanceEast, Ipswich The dramatic aerial swimming and plaintive soundtrack of Cousins’s celebrated 2012 work Within Her Eyes is revived for this intriguing programme of duets Within Her Eyes, created in 2012, was the first professional...
Battersea Arts Centre, London From their half-baked moves to a fine display of stressful yoga, Figs in Wigs delight in making a virtue of their flaws Often Onstage begins at the end, opening on a stage strewn with five bodies in...
When we asked what her proudest accomplishment so far is, Kiarra Waidelich paused for a moment. That's because she has so many to choose from: In the past two years, Kiarra's earned Mini and Junior Female Best Dancer at The Dance Awards,...
With every audition comes its fair share of nerves. The stakes are high, and dancers strive for perfection. But even pros with super-successful careers make mistakes. These five dancers tell us all about their biggest audition...