What is Gaga dance? Who practices it? Where can you find classes? And, what do Natalie Portman and the director of the documentary, Mr. Gaga, Tomer Heymann, have to say about Gaga?
Beyond the Bubble
Bournonville Basics
Bournonville is not only a method of training and technique, but a choreographic school developed by August Bournonville, choreographer for the Royal Danish Ballet. Learn more about the method and the man!
Pointe Shoe Casserole & More Dance History Tidbits
If you don’t love these sweet morsels about famous dancers and the history of dance, I’ll eat my pointe shoes! Share these bits of trivia with your friends or students.
How Ballet Found Its Way into the Hearts of Texans
Ballet is as big as everything else in Texas, the Lone Star State known for guns, oil, and cowboys. That’s right y’all, find out what a broken down bus of Russian dancers has to do with the rich ballet history in the state’s three big cities, Houston, Dallas, and Austin, and which college created the first ballet major program in the U.S.
The Sci-Fi Origins of the Nutcracker’s Snow Scene
What’s the connection between The Nutcracker and Jules Verne’s “From the Earth to the Moon?” Here’s a hint: the Snow Scene has a rich history that may surprise you. Discover some fascinating trivia in this guest contribution.
A Look at LEAP! National Dance Competition
It pays to know a little more about a competition company, its judges, and its philosophies, so have a look at LEAP! National Dance Competition in this interview with executive director, Drew Vamosi.
