Modern Archive

Apr 22, 2008 DVD Corner Reviews
There was a time when legendary ballerinas silently gazed up from photographs in the pages of dance history books. Praise and acknowledgement made it easy to know who had outlasted time.

Apr 22, 2008 Conditioning and Cross-Training for Dancers: Oh, those feet!
Dancers are proud of their good posture – or of what they have been taught is good posture for dancers. Depending on what form their dance expression takes, this can assume widely varying forms.

Mar 26, 2008 On The Record…
Karole Armitage is going to Broadway as choreographer (or movement coordinator as she is listed) for the new Broadway musical “Passing Strange,” opening at the Belasco Theatre at the end of February.

Feb 25, 2008 Intro to Modern Dance: Planning a Well Rounded Curriculum
Setting the curriculum for any dance class is by no means an easy task. Not only do you have to tailor the course to fit the needs of your organization and your students, but the majority of the preparations have to be done before you face your students.

Feb 25, 2008 The Second Generation
The original innovators of modern dance, Graham, Weidman, Humphrey, Holm and others, inspired a new generation with skilled original techniques and individual points of view.

Feb 25, 2008 Au Revoir Parapluie! A Review of James Thiérrée!
Genes! The range of genetic inheritance is just beginning to evolve, and it is fascinating. Why does a doctor’s son become a doctor, a pianist’s son become a musician, and a famous silent...

Feb 20, 2008 Continuing Education Listings

Feb 20, 2008 Lori Belilove Brings Isadora Duncan to Life
As a young girl growing up in Berkeley, California I was certainly exposed to dance and all the arts. So, in this environment, I was taken to ballet class at age 5 and I thought it was very stupid.

Feb 20, 2008 Making Modern Dance Training a Priority
Rarely do my faculty or I see an audition solo for entry into college that is modern-based, despite the emphasis on modern dance training in undergraduate BFA/BA curriculums.

Jan 24, 2008 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Jan 24, 2008 “Three!”

Jan 24, 2008 Garth Fagan Dance

Jan 23, 2008 Works & Process - and its Founder/Director: Mary Sharp Cronson

Jan 23, 2008 A Few Outstanding Partnerships Over the Years

Jan 23, 2008 Christopher d'Amboise's "The Studio"

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...

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 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 Inspiration beyond Dragons and Kung Fu - Chinese Dance for Western Choreography

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...

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

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 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 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 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.

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 One Down
Lisa Browder on leaving the dancing world

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 The Harid Conservatory Offers Saturday Master Classes This Fall
Once again this fall, The Harid Conservatory will offer a series of ballet and modern

Oct 1, 2007 Successful Ideas for Contemporary Dance Educators: Are Health Care Costs Worth It to You?
Yes, I can cover your classes tonight, Bobbie, but this is the third time in a month. Is everything okay?

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 Limón Legacy Lives
Limon dance company celebrates 60 years

Sep 1, 2007 Producer of a Hit Career
Matthew Vargo's career as a line captain.

Sep 1, 2007 BACKSTAGE with Yuriko Kajiya
An international career is the norm for today’s dancers.........

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 Nevada Ballet Theatre's Lambarena
On a recent warm spring evening at a local Las Vegas library, Nevada Ballet Theatre’s dancers invited several hundred of their closest friends to join them

Sep 1, 2007 COMPETITION & CONVENTION directory
A cataloge of competitions held around the country.

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

Aug 1, 2007 Your First Job, Your First Contract
Your dream came true. You were offered a job. Now you’re looking at a contract.

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 The Various Yoga Disciplines
The postures and breathing exercises of Hatha (physical) Yoga are tools and when practiced correctly, they are extremely useful and potent in helping you regain or maintain your physical

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 CompuDance
CompuDance is used by more dance, music, and gymnastic schools.

Aug 1, 2007 September Auditions for Academy Developed by Dame Margot Fonteyn
Final auditions for places in the Margot Fonteyn Academy of Ballet

Aug 1, 2007 BACKSTAGE with Courtney Brené Corbin
Courtney Brené Corbin’s dream from childhood

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 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 Firmare
Ballet teachers can liven up their class with this new CD

Jun 1, 2007 Buglisi Dance Theatre
The Buglisi Dance Theatre (formerly Buglisi Foreman Dance) presented two new works and repertory by Buglisi in a short season. The

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 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

Jun 1, 2007 Cosmetic Crib
Cradle those sleek silver makeup “gems” in a chic basket weave. Renowned bag designer Stephanie Johnson has been enlisted by Therapy Systems to craft the perfect pouch for their array of baby-soft colors.

May 1, 2007 When To Go En-Pointe
When To Go En-Pointe

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 TapeWrap Premium
must-have for dance studio first aid kits is Mueller’s new TapeWrap Premium, made of an innovative woven fabric that is ultra soft.

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 Let's Have a Look at... Andy Blankenbuehler
The Latin dance show "In The Heights" from Andy Blankenbuehler

May 1, 2007 Conditioning & Cross Training for Dancers Injuries
Avoid dance injuries with conditioning and cross-training

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 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.

May 1, 2007 ABT's Summer Intensives
ABT’s Summer Intensives has a new director

May 1, 2007 Dance Arts Production Vol. #11
Ballet teachers will want the new .....

Apr 1, 2007 Legalese, Translated
But lawyers still speak “legalese”. The result is a widespread use of words formerly used only by legal professionals.

Apr 1, 2007 A Spring Awakening
Three months to a better life.

Apr 1, 2007 Josefina Mendez, Cuban Ballerina
Ballet Mistress passed away

Apr 1, 2007 Body Wrappers Continues to Grow
Imagine sitting down in your apartment living room in Queens, New York with $1000 and some fashion training to come up with an idea for a dancewear manufacturing business.

Apr 1, 2007 The Spirit of Kwanzaa
To celebrate the African American holiday of Kwanzaa, Barnes conceived and directed "The Spirit of Kwanzaa." This lively.

Apr 1, 2007 From a Classic Play, a Great Theatrical Flamenco Ballet Premieres
"A highly anticipated and elaborate production of Flamenco arrives at the Jackie Gleason Theater, “Las Brujas de Salem”"

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 Ann Barzel, 101, Dies
Ann Barzel, a writer whose passion was dance, died.

Apr 1, 2007 Tango x 2 as Su Historia
For the first time in 10 years, Miguel Angel Zotto returned to New York, after a triumphant run in London, with his

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 Character Dance
Choreographers wanting the best for their ballets should get.....

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 Anti Nuptial Agreements
HIM and his “prenup”. She’s right about the prenup.

Mar 1, 2007 Ballet Beginnings for Children
Beauty Barre provides a preview of a book due out spring 2007.

Mar 1, 2007 LaDuca Shoes
Phil LaDuca’s shoes are so well made, even Broadway stars wear them.