Ballet Archive
Feb 25, 2008 Arantxa Ochoa: Pennsylvania Ballet’s Shining Star!
In every ballet company worldwide, there is a strong presence of dancers trained in Spain, Pennsylvania Ballet is no exception. The company with an eclectic repertoire...
Feb 21, 2008 “Jungle Books”: A New Holiday Tradition?
'The Nutcracker,” the world’s most famous ballet, and quite a crowd-pleaser, has had a stranglehold on the Christmas/Chanukah season’s entertainment for years.
Feb 21, 2008 Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet
Why was the audience response so tepid on opening night of the winter season of Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet? With all those gorgeous dancers filling the stage...
Feb 21, 2008 Bad Boys of Dance…America's Hot New Dance Company
The all-male Bad Boys of Dance were real "bad" in their world premiere performances at Jacob's Pillow! Bad in the street sense of the word means extremely good - bad as the best and as cool as they come.
Jan 24, 2008 The Back Page: Edwaard Liang - Spreads His Wings
Jan 24, 2008 Garth Fagan Dance
Jan 23, 2008 Works & Process - and its Founder/Director: Mary Sharp Cronson
Jan 23, 2008 Petipa, Balanchine and Beyond
Jan 23, 2008 Backstage: The Photograph, Time and Movement Held Still
Jan 23, 2008 Master Teacher: Mikhail Messerer Ballet Master Par Excellence
Jan 23, 2008 Irina Dvorovenko and Maxim Beloserkovsky Partners at Home and on Stage
Dec 31, 2007 Maurice Béjart Obituary
Dec 31, 2007 American Academy of Ballet Summer School
Dec 31, 2007 Notable Feet - Dance Trivia
Dec 30, 2007 David Howard Ballet Workshop
Dec 28, 2007 The DVD Corner - Reviews of Dance DVD's
Dec 28, 2007 A Candid Interview with Deanna McBrearty
Dec 28, 2007 American Ballet Theatre at City Center
Dec 28, 2007 Yoga for the Dancer
Dec 27, 2007 American Ballet Competition hosts Master Class
Dec 27, 2007 From Ballet to Ballroom - An Interview with Marisa Noelle
Dec 27, 2007 Christopher Wheeldon wows audiences at City Center
Dec 26, 2007 Summer Intensive Programs at ABT
Dec 26, 2007 Summer Intensive Diary at American Ballet Theater
Dec 26, 2007 Igor Moiseyev Obituary
Dec 1, 2007 Frederic Franklin, A Biography of the Ballet Star By Leslie Norton
Dec 1, 2007 Dance Council Student & Teacher 2008 Scholarships
Dance Council, a not-for-profit corporation based in Dallas, Texas, offers scholarships for dancers ages 13-21 who demonstrate ability, artistry and passion.
Dec 1, 2007 LaDuca's Prima Student Line
You know his shoes. You know his name, and recently Dancer readers learned about Phil LaDuca – a street kid in South Chicago who credits the musical "West Side Story" with his conversion from basement performances to Broadway...
Dec 1, 2007 DC Dance Collective
The DC Dance Collective is Nancy Newell's baby. In 1999 she founded DC DC to offer a studio atmosphere in which students and instructors have artistic choices, share in the artistic process, and learn the value of artistic expression...
Dec 1, 2007 Conditioning and Cross Training for Dancers
Cross Training for Dancers to avoid injuries, gain balance and rehabilitation…
Dec 1, 2007 City Center
It's still the best buy in town. For only 10 dollars, if you are willing to wait in line you can get a ticket to see a ballet, modern dance or work from an ethnic source all on one program!
Dec 1, 2007 Lincoln Center's "Nutcracker" Kids!
"Nutcracker." The word has become as synonymous with Christmas as decorated trees, carols, shopping, and Santa's bag of gifts...
Dec 1, 2007 Broadway musicals
Pay a visit to "Legally Blonde –The Musical," "Les Miserables" and "Xanadu" before you try to beg, borrow, steal or pay through the nose for a ticket to "The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, long title but guaranteed to be funny...
Dec 1, 2007 Backstage with "The Nutcracker"
"Nutcracker" means big business.
Dec 1, 2007 Merrill Ashley, Ballerina Bravura
In 1964, at the age of 13, Merrill Ashley was awarded one of the first Ford Foundation Scholarships to the School of American Ballet in New York, the official school of the New York City Ballet (NYCB)...
Dec 1, 2007 The Tallahassee Ballet Shines in An Evening of Music and Dance
The Tallahassee Ballet lit up the stage at the Opperman Music Hall on September 14 with its annual concert entitled An Evening of Music and Dance...
Dec 1, 2007 Let’s Talk Dance - The Angels Danced the Day You Were Born!
Recently I was out shopping, combing the decorations on display for the holiday season. Always on the lookout for “angel gifts” I took note of a precious glass ornament with the popular phrase “the angels danced the day you were born” hand-painted on the globe...
Dec 1, 2007 Alvin Ailey
The youthful Alvin Ailey II Company, composed of 12 exceptional dancers gave a one-hour preview of three works before embarking on a 43-city tour...
Dec 1, 2007 First "Nutcracker" by the New York City Ballet
The New York City Ballet's first "Nutcracker"
Dec 1, 2007 Ashley Wheater Named New Joffrey Ballet Artistic Director
San Francisco Ballet Veteran and Former Joffrey Ballet Dancer to Helm Company
Dec 1, 2007 The Fall Season - Dance Events Abound in New York!
Among all the theatres opening for the fall season none have more distinctive dance programming than the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), presenting the "Next Wave" and the City Center's annual "Fall For Dance" season...
Dec 1, 2007 NY International Ballet Competition's ABT Award
Elina Miettinen has been awarded the NY International Ballet Competition's ABT Award
Nov 1, 2007 Karen Williamson
Karen Williamson, a ballet instructor in several Denver-area dance schools, passed away on April 22.
Nov 1, 2007 Adventures Abroad for Students, Teachers and Other Dance Lovers
Nov 1, 2007 Notable Feet: Carlo Blasis, Man of Lasting Influence
It may surprise some ballet dancers and teachers to learn that the organization of their classes and design of performances were created 179 years ago.
Nov 1, 2007 Costume Maintenance
Before you toss out a pair of tights because they have faded, wash and renew them with a Tintex(TM) rinse using pink, beige, black or whatever their original color.
Nov 1, 2007 News...To the Pointe
Upcoming events and features around the nation.
Nov 1, 2007 The DVD Corner
DVD reviews.
Nov 1, 2007 History of Dance, An Interactive Arts Approach
In spite of the daunting subject matter, this new book by Gayle Kassing successfully arranges hundreds of years of dance and hundreds of concepts about the history of dance into a manageable volume
Nov 1, 2007 Yoga for the Dancer
The Various Yoga Disciplines, cont.
Nov 1, 2007 The Sous-sus Chef
Centuries of people on the go have resorted to holding hot, greasy meat and melting cheese with some sort of "edible napkin." Sliced bread, bread bowls and circular flat breads have helped people eat a wide variety of foods tucked inside.
Nov 1, 2007 Let's Talk Dance
Even in Dance, there has to be some Tough Love
Nov 1, 2007 Great Moves! Successful Ideas for Contemporary Dance Educators
When a dance student moves beyond recreational training (class once a week) to more serious dedication (five classes a week plus 4-10 hours of rehearsal a week,) it becomes painfully obvious that some sacrifices have to be made
Nov 1, 2007 New Youth Ballet Company to Serve Fox Valley
A new youth ballet company has come to the Fox Valley in Wisconsin - Makaroff Youth Ballet (MYB).
Nov 1, 2007 Beauty Barre
Trends and tips!
Nov 1, 2007 You and Your Personal Information
It's not just that someone out there wants to use your Master Card. Identity theft is a systematic plan to adopt your personal credit profile.
Nov 1, 2007 Choreographer Joan Palethorpe
An interview with Joan Palethorpe.
Nov 1, 2007 A Month of Sundays Master Classes
In the world of dance training, I can always count on The David Howard Foundation and its program, A Month of Sundays, to provide me with a month filled with excellent classes and a chance to see old friends and make new ones.
Nov 1, 2007 Smuin Ballet Carries On
Smuin Ballet presented the last works choreographed by Michael Smuin, prepared prior to his untimely death on April 23, 2007.
Nov 1, 2007 Schoenfeld Adds DVD to Popular Workout Book
Attaining a perfect physique seems unreachable to most women, but according to women's fitness expert Brad Schoenfeld, a lean, sculpted body can be achieved by simple exercises that maximize a woman's genetic potential.
Nov 1, 2007 Backstage with Glenn Allen Sims
Even in the twenty-first century teachers and company directors will tell you that the male dancer is a much sought- after commodity. A strong presence and strong partnering skills are a prerequisite.
Nov 1, 2007 Hi Tech/Lo Tech
New trends and gadgets.
Nov 1, 2007 Tools of the Trade
Welcome back, dance lovers, to Dancer Magazine's Tools of the Trade, where we search the globe to find the best new dance-related products and round them up for you! Here's what we've found this month.
Nov 1, 2007 Prix de Lausanne's Elvire Braunschweig Passes Away
Elvire Braunschweig, 85, who along with her husband, Philippe, co-founded Switzerland's prestigious Prix de Lausanne, passed away on August 5 at her home in Vevey.
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Oct 1, 2007 Curtain Up: The Robin Dawn Story
We would run down the street from one to the other,” said Robin Dawn, the personable director of the Robin Dawn Academy for Performing Arts
Oct 1, 2007 World Ballet Competition Electrifies the International Dance Community
the first World Ballet Competition
Oct 1, 2007 Band Aid Activ Flex Blister Block Stick
Band-Aid® has released a product to help prevent blisters, and it may wind up in plenty of dance bags.
Oct 1, 2007 Hair Repair Shea & Grapefruit Deep Conditioner
Review of hair restoration products by Deirdre Venturella.
Oct 1, 2007 tothepointeNEWS
Spotlight on achievements of dancers Jared Matthers and Yuriko Kajiya.
Oct 1, 2007 The Party's Over! ...not for Judith Fugate who after a long career in New York City Ballet has founded her own company -- Ballet NY!
Spotlight on New York City Ballet Veteran Judith Fugate and her new venture as founded her own Ballet company.
Oct 1, 2007 Dance Is Major at Creighton University
Creighton University's dance program has just been upgraded.
Sep 1, 2007 What Does a Modern Dancer Look Like? Reflections
Stephanie T. Yezek explores racial and cultural traits in dance today.
Sep 1, 2007 Medalists at NYIBC Competition
NYIBC 2007 Medalists
Sep 1, 2007 Producer of a Hit Career
Matthew Vargo's career as a line captain.
Sep 1, 2007 In Balanchine's Company: A Dancer's Memoir
The air literally crackles with excitement around something new. The feelings of daring, expectation, and hope provide sustenance to the artists involved.
Sep 1, 2007 ABT Back on Top
American ballet Theaters Romeo and Juliet
Sep 1, 2007 BACKSTAGE with Yuriko Kajiya
An international career is the norm for today’s dancers.........
Sep 1, 2007 American Ballet Competition
American Ballet Competition
Sep 1, 2007 From an Acorn Grows a Grand Oak - CityDance Ensemble's Power, Passion and Purpose
Describes how the artistic directors of the Washington, D.c. metro area's CityDance Ensembe choose the dancers and how successful they are now!!
Sep 1, 2007 Books of Lasting Value
Lincoln Kirstein’s centennial
Sep 1, 2007 Natural Enemies: Landlord-Tenant Law 101
Dena Simone Moss talks about the relationship between landlords and tenants.
Sep 1, 2007 An 8-Day of China
Even as we enjoyed tall glasses of water “with ice” and fresh salads piled high with raw vegetables,
Sep 1, 2007 Pure & Simple
The frusterations of a dancer
Sep 1, 2007 COMPETITION & CONVENTION directory
A cataloge of competitions held around the country.
Aug 1, 2007 Dancer-Related Injuries- An Overview
Probably the most common dance injuries that dancers will have are to their feet.
Aug 1, 2007 Florida Dance Masters Hosts Successful Spring Workshop
Florida Dance Masters, Inc. ended their fiscal year as they celebrated National Dance Week, at the annual “Spring Dance Workshop,” held at the Marriott Boca Raton Hotel in Boca Raton, Florida, April 20 – 22, 2007.
Aug 1, 2007 Real Life Pas de Deux for Two IBC Medalists
Rasta Thomas and Adrienne Canterna win gold.
Aug 1, 2007 Jealousy Dispelled
Dancer-choreographer Yael Faran has a busy performance schedule but finds teaching in her studio in Tel Aviv, Israel, no less rewarding. She cares
Aug 1, 2007 Harlequin floors
Harlequin roll straps replace sticky tape when touring. Harlequin Reversible TM available in 7 colors sets. Harlequin Liberty TM sprung panel system clips together for easy
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Aug 1, 2007 Destined to Dance
Backgound on the history of ballet, stereotypes, and males' involvement.
Aug 1, 2007 Markel Insurance Company
"Marketing & Advertising Services. Markel Insurance Company’s dance insurance program offers comprehensive coverage to keep your school performing at its peak."
Aug 1, 2007 When the Dancer is the Music
Coralissa Gines Delaforce, the Rehearsal Director for “Stomp Out Loud,” is charged with a dual task.
Aug 1, 2007 The Party’s Over….but not for….Rachel S. Moore: Executive Director of American Ballet Theatre. “It’s more like going home.”
Phyllis Goldman interviews Rachel Moore, Executive Director of American Ballet Theatre.
Aug 1, 2007 Rising Star: Whitney Jensen, Prize Winner
Whitney Jensen wins at competition
Aug 1, 2007 September Auditions for Academy Developed by Dame Margot Fonteyn
Final auditions for places in the Margot Fonteyn Academy of Ballet
Jun 1, 2007 Gettin' Mushy
Baby food! Are you kidding? Nope. Plum Organics was created so babies could get healthy, organic, foods with flavor and as fresh as possible.
Jun 1, 2007 The Party’s Over!
Narrative of an experience of Lisa De Ribere
Jun 1, 2007 Viva Las Vegas Victoria Stocki-Kim
Victoria Stocki-Kim, the newly appointed Director of the Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre, believes there are three traits that distinguish a successful dancer: dedication, determination and discipline.