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In honor of its 80th anniversary, Jacob’s Pillow hosted a special all-male rendition of From the Horse’s Mouth, the concoction of dance and storytelling conceived and directed by Jamie Cunningham and Tina Croll. In keeping with Horse’s Mouth tradition (the traveling event follows the same structure wherever it goes, even as the cast and content […]

A postmodern pioneer discovers a new hotbed of creativity.     Steve Paxton leads a workshop at The Wooden Floor. Photo by Omar Galvez, Courtesy The Wooden Floor.     “Some of you are having trouble with coordination,” says the wiry man with the soft voice as he leads 18 young people through a series […]

Lil Buck’s jookin’ Dying Swan was the sensation of Fall for Dance at New York City Center. Unfurling from a rounded position with luxurious musicality, gliding feet, and liquid arms, he seemed to embody the romantic spirit—in sneakers and jeans. Lil Buck is one of our “25 to Watch,” but he’s also the tip of […]

As a member of Keigwin + Company since 2004, Liz Riga has become a central figure in Larry Keigwin’s sexy, quirky, contemporary work. With a knack for explosive dancing, she imbues his choreography with all the character it calls for. Riga met Keigwin while earning her MFA in dance at New York University’s Tisch School […]

    NYCB’s First Fall For the first time ever, New York City Ballet is mounting a fall season. Now you don’t have to wait for Nutcracker to see some of your favorite dancers. The four-week season will include old faves like Serenade (see page 38) and Stars and Stripes from the Balanchine side, and […]

The audience settles and the lights begin to dim. The music’s cued, and you prepare to make your entrance. Though you know your director and fellow dancers trust you, and you’ve worked your buns off rehearsing for your moment in the limelight, an unfounded fear suddenly floods your being. Rather than bounding onstage with joyful […]

Lil Buck’s jookin’ Dying Swan was the sensation of Fall for Dance at New York City Center. Unfurling from a rounded position with luxurious musicality, gliding feet, and liquid arms, he seemed to embody the romantic spirit—in sneakers and jeans. Lil Buck is one of our “25 to Watch,” but he’s also the tip of […]

When it’s Nardia Boodoo’s turn to play her music in her dressing room at The Washington Ballet, it’s an event. “Everyone is like, ‘That’s such a cool song,’ and wants me to send it to them,” she says. “I feel like I have the better taste in my dressing room.” That’s partially because she mostly […]