Jazz Archive

Apr 21, 2008 Gus Giordano
Founder and Director of Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, author, legendary choreographer and one of the fathers of American jazz dance passed away quietly in Chicago on Sunday, March 9 from pneumonia. He was 84.

Mar 27, 2008 On the Road Again: Touring Companies Cross Canada and the USA
Bill Miller is Vice President of Press and Marketing at AWA Touring Services, which does theatrical tour booking and marketing. So Bill Miller is the person...

Feb 20, 2008 Dance in the Spaces
Canadians Elijah Brown and Naomi Stikeman worked together in Celine Dion’s show “A New Day” in Las Vegas and again, most recently, on a project called “One Love – Imagining the music of Harold Arlen.”

Dec 28, 2007 Yoga for the Dancer

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...

Nov 1, 2007 Adventures Abroad for Students, Teachers and Other Dance Lovers

Nov 1, 2007 Beauty Barre
Trends and tips!

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 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 Susan Stroman - Playing in the Major Leagues!
Susan Stroman was not wearing her customary black baseball cap when she welcomed me at the doorway of her Manhattan apartment.

Nov 1, 2007 News...To the Pointe
Upcoming events and features around the nation.

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 The DVD Corner
DVD reviews.

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 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 Backstage with Steven Becker
An interview with Steven Becker

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 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 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 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

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 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 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 Producer of a Hit Career
Matthew Vargo's career as a line captain.

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 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 DVD
Instructional video on the art of Jazz dance.

Aug 1, 2007 Conditioning and Cross Training for Dancers Injuries, Part Deux
Get a stronger body through cross training.

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

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 Let's Talk Dance
In the past several months I have become more acutely aware and increasingly frustrated with the production elements of events I have attended as an audience

Jun 1, 2007 Let's Have a Look at Alisan Porter… following in her mother’s footsteps on stage in “A Chorus Line.”
Alisan Porter has the same role her mother had in "A Chorus Line".

Jun 1, 2007 Princess Grace Awards Scholarships and Awards Grants and Fellowships
Founded in 1982, the Princes Grace Awards has awarded nearly 500 grants in excess of $4,500,000 to young artists in theater, dance and film

May 1, 2007 Pickle Power
This issue of Beauty Barre tells us about the reasons to eat Pickles

May 1, 2007 To The Pointe.... News....
The Seventh Annual Soul to Sole Festival will be held May 30th – June 3rd, 2007 in Tapestry Dance Company’s new 12,000 square foot

May 1, 2007 Dance USA is Proud of...
Nicole Lauzardo Nicole Lauzardo first attended Dance USA in March of 2000, when she was crowned Miss Petite Dance of Florida.

May 1, 2007 Hot Latino Experiences and Spanish Roots
With each other, immigrants and visitors to the U.S. share their culture, its roots and its transformations in the new setting.

May 1, 2007 Dance Place San Diego: Where Dance Happens
Jasmine Rios talks about San Diego's dance scene.

May 1, 2007 Aromatherapy – the Citrus Oils
Lisa M. Browder talks about Citrus Oil Aromatherapy. Its uses and types.

May 1, 2007 ReBoot Your Bod
As a dancer, maybe you’re already beach ready…and maybe you’re not. For anyone who has slipped out of shape and is sweating summer’s approach

May 1, 2007 “Flamenco: You Can Do It!”
New dance DVD that teaches users to do the Flamenco.

Apr 1, 2007 A Lighter Shade of Pale
It says sexy, it says sophisticated—but in barely a whisper. It’s the NUDE Lip you saw gracing oh-so-many celebs on the red carpets this spring.

Apr 1, 2007 Dance Team Solutions New Team Dancewear Line Launched
Dancewear Solutions is launching a catalog and website called Dance Team Solutions.

Apr 1, 2007 Florida Dance Masters Host Outstanding Spring Workshop “Smashing Success!!!”
Spring workshop at Seaworld featured superb faculty teaching multiple dance styles.

Mar 1, 2007 Hi Tech/Lo Tech
Review of new gadgets coming soon or already out.

Mar 1, 2007 South Pacific in Dances Twice Told
Papeete, Tahiti, FRENCH POLYNESIA - Granted. In terms of travel distance, the South Pacific is not for everyone.

Mar 1, 2007 Jazz (Six Syncopated Movements)
A good addition to your dance DVD library is

Mar 1, 2007 What to Wear at an Audition
suggestions on what costume or leotard to wear when it comes to auditionning.

Mar 1, 2007 Vogue Ombre Unitard
The new Vogue Ombre Unitard (39427) from Marcea is a striking costume with a detachable scarf that ties in the back.

Feb 1, 2007 Dr. Scholl's Foot Softening Balm
Pamper your feet with Dr. Scholl's Foot Soothing Balm

Feb 1, 2007 Yoga for the Dancer The Various Yoga Disciplines XI
Cathy DeLoney talks about yoga as "the best possible existence you can find for yourself."

Feb 1, 2007 Caron Moore Creates - Motivates - Dedicates - Produces
Caron Moore Dance Productions, Inc teaches dance at two locations in Texas.

Feb 1, 2007 Making a Name
Greg Sample is a dancer in Celine Dion’s show “A New Day” at Caesars Palace Colosseum in Las Vegas.

Feb 1, 2007 Racer Back Tank
Racer Back Tank tops made by Danskin for dancing.

Feb 1, 2007 Craig North
"It is with great sadness that I write to tell you about the passing of my dear friend Craig North. Craig died on June 27, 2006 after battling AIDS for 11 years."

Jan 1, 2007 Soak it up
Those deep dark January nights are the perfect time to hunker down and slather up, paying particular attention to season-sapped skin.

Jan 1, 2007 Gotta Tango
Gotta Tango is a new DVD that helps students learn to dance the Argentine Tango.

Jan 1, 2007 Revisiting Gus Giordano Jazz Dance
The difference behind the change in dance

Jan 1, 2007 Leo's new Girl at the Rock Show costume!
Stand out from the crowd with Leo’s new Girl at the Rock Show costume! This new addition to Leo’s Kidazzle line has a contemporary look for a high-powered

Dec 1, 2006 Stack it up
’Tis the season to revel in delicious delights. These adorable chocolate & white striped hatboxes are brimming with chocolate treats to put on your bod as well

Dec 1, 2006 Finis Jhung
Fans of Finis Jhung will want to add his newest DVD to their dance library! The “Finis Jhung Ballet Technique Level 5: Intermediate Centerwork on Turns

Dec 1, 2006 Standard Oxford
Standard Oxford is a new shoe from Capezio, now in mens styles as well.

Dec 1, 2006 Standing Ovation Announces 25th Year for Serving Southwest Orange County
June 4, 2006, marked the 25th year celebration and performance by the stalwart Elizabeth Parsons School of Dance, and once again I was impressed with the

Dec 1, 2006 Imagination the Starting Point
Monika Rostomian has a number of talents: dancer, actress, figure skater, puppeteer and illusionist. But she truly excels as a teacher and at The Academy

Dec 1, 2006 Imagery for the Pilates Instructor
Stephanie T. Yezek explains the importance of pilates for health and endurance.

Nov 1, 2006 Today Australia and Canada—Tomorrow the World
"Vikki Anthony-Hamilton and Amber Keener, Directors of Rainbow Connection are very excited to introduce the World Dance Challenge."

Nov 1, 2006 A Phoenix Story, An American Rose in China
Ling Tang talks about the resurrection of "An American Rose in China".

Nov 1, 2006 Navigating Careers
It all started though, in Australia.

Oct 1, 2006 Leo's
Leo’s new Skirted Camisole Leotard (15-545) lives up to the demands of dancers demanding a high quality leotard.

Oct 1, 2006 Let's Have a Look at… Nadene Isenegger
Phyllis Goldman talks about Nadene Isenegger's involment in "A Chorus Line".

Oct 1, 2006 Mix It Up, Shake It Out
Cirque du Soleil’s LOVE is a combination of good music and awsome dancers

Oct 1, 2006 Sneakers
Description of Revolution Dancewear’s new Ultra Arch Sneakers.

Oct 1, 2006 PJC Summer Dance Workshop Awards Scholarships
The Pensacola Junior College Summer Dance Workshop celebrated its 25th Anniversary June 12-17, 2006 on the Pensacola Campus in Pensacola, Florida

Oct 1, 2006 Parents as Partners, Part II
Part 2 of Danie Beck's column about having parents as dancing partners.

Sep 1, 2006 The 2006 USA International Ballet Competition -- Jackson, Mississippi
Every four years for two weeks at the end of June and overlapping into July, dancers from around the world come to Jackson, Mississippi, to compete for

Sep 1, 2006 Smart, Savvy, and Successful: Dancers of the Future Can Do It All
The kids of my generation are often referred to as members of Generation Y. We grew up meeting our friends in AOL chat rooms, listening to music recorded

Sep 1, 2006 Quick on the Draw
Beauty Barre looks at fragrance free animal-friendly eyeliners.

Sep 1, 2006 Metallic Wrap Skirt
New wrap skirt by Leo.

Sep 1, 2006 Amethyst Dancer's Necklace
Make a statement with this beautifully handcrafted Amethyst Dancer’s Necklace. Made by a master silversmith in sterling silver, it has two dancers atop an

Aug 1, 2006 Broadway Dance Center’s THE PULSE Announces 2006-2007 Tour Dates Celebrity choreographers will teach in a city near you!
The Pulse, Broadway's dance center will be having a hip-hop and jazz dance workshop.

Aug 1, 2006 A College Graduate in NYC: My Transition to the Real World
Recently, many underclassmen have been asking me, “Lindsay, what is life after college like?

Aug 1, 2006 BOB RIZZO
Bob Rizzo teaches dance in this new DVD.

Aug 1, 2006 COMPUDANCE
CompuDance is the world's most popular dance studio management software - over 2,200 users

Aug 1, 2006 DANCE MANAGER
Dance Manager software helps to organize all things related to dance production.

Aug 1, 2006 Katherine Dunahm, Dancer/Choreographer
Katherine Dunham, 96, dancer/choreographer, who led a long, productive life on and off stage, died in New York City.

Aug 1, 2006 Exciting News for the Second Annual Youth Dance Festival of NJ
The Second Annual Youth Dance Festival of New Jersey has added two outstanding dance professionals

Aug 1, 2006 Be Jeweled!
This issue of Beauty Bare shows "chunky" summer jewelry.

Aug 1, 2006 Aromatherapy for the Dancer
Lisa M. Browder explains aromatherapy and its benificial effects for dancers.

Aug 1, 2006 Let's Have a Look at: Marjorie Folkman
I loved to dance,” Folkman began, “but I knew I didn’t have the technique, because I had missed the formative years of training,