Ballroom pro-am competitor, the Girl with the Tree Tattoo shares what she’s learned about the elements of dance – the concepts of weight, energy, space, and time – and how these dynamics apply in partner dance.
Beyond the Bubble
When It Comes To Social Media, Houston Ballet Is #Instasavvy
Dancers Harper Watters and Natalie Varnum, and HB’s Marketing Manager Elizabeth Cleveland reveal the power of Instagram and show their savvy use of this growing platform.
From Trailer Park to Tango: When Cherie Magnus Danced on the Edge
Book review and interview with author Cherie Magnus about her memoir which chronicles her life as a young woman trying to make it as a dancer during the 1960’s in Los Angeles.
Jazz Dance Legend: Luigi
Labeled as “the father of American jazz dancing,” Luigi left behind a technique that took the dance world by storm and a story that is sure to inspire dancers everywhere.
Leaps in the Dark: Agnes de Mille and the Road to Oklahoma
Oklahoma! changed the role dance played in Broadway musicals. Choreographer, Agnes de Mille’s road to Oklahoma! was many unconventional years in the making. Afterward, she felt conflicted about her success but with advice from Martha Graham, de Mille took leap after leap in the dark.
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.
