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Will Irish Dancing Help or Hinder My Other Dance Training?
When St. Patrick’s Day celebrations push all things Irish into the spotlight, you may start thinking about adding Irish dancing to your skill set. But will it interfere with your concert dance training? A dancer trained in Irish dance and ballet compares the forms.
Backstage With Baryshnikov and Makarova
In 1985, Cherie Magnus was a ballet “extra” on stage with stars like Natalia Makarova and brushing elbows in the wings with Mikhail Baryshnikov. Ballet lovers will adore this insider’s look at her experiences backstage during ABT’s Romeo and Juliet.
What This Ballerina Knows About Body Hatred
Ballet led Kathi Martuza to develop an unhealthy body image – and yet saved her from anorexia. Read her story here.
The Bolshoi’s Alexander Volchkov on Dancing Romeo
What is it like to play Romeo? Bolshoi Ballet principal, Alexander Volchkov tells us of the preparation and experience of giving an emotional performance as Romeo. Dance Advantage: What is the most challenging aspect of dancing the role of Romeo? Alexander Volchkov: The most difficult part of Romeo is the period of emotional preparation. To get yourself […]
Potential Hazards of Discussing a Dancer’s Potential
Dancers care a lot about their potential to “make it” in a dance career. But do you and your students define potential the same way? How you talk to dancers about their futures matters.
