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There’s a reason why dancers tend to walk like ducks and instinctively flop into a straddle when sitting on the floor: Our hips are conditioned to do things that aren’t anatomically “normal.”

A deep, juicy plié isn’t just delicious to watch. “It’s how we absorb shock,” says Elisa LaBelle, a physical therapist who works with dancers at NYU Langone’s Harkness Center for Dance Injuries. “It’s our spring, our power.” And it forms the basis for everything from dynamic jumps to smooth transitions to safe floorwork. But achieving […]

“Being upside down is important to me,” says Pavan Thimmaiah. After all, an image of an upside-down dancer in a freeze is the logo for his New York City–based PMT House of Dance studio. And yet, when Thimmaiah was younger, he was so unsure about being upside down that his mother, attempting to help, would […]

For some students, it’s the moment of ultimate clarity: The second they set foot on campus, they’re hooked. But for others, touring a potential college can be overwhelming. What exactly should you be on the lookout for? And can you really get a feel for the whole college in one day? Dos and Don’ts on […]

At 18 years old, when illness dragged me kicking and screaming off of the stage and into my bed, I felt as though I’d lost myself entirely. The physical pain was stunning, sure, but it was the loss of dance, of what I saw as my identity, that I struggled to cope with. Now, with […]

Stories of Joy Womack’s experiences dancing in Russia have made multiple headlines over the years. Now, a new documentary goes behind the scenes to show what it was like on the ground. Joy Womack: The White Swan, by Dina Burlis and Sergey Gavrilov, premieres December 10 in select theaters, virtual cinema, video on demand and […]

Most university dance programs focus on the performance part of the industry. But some students would rather see their choreography onstage than be up there themselves. For aspiring dancemakers, making the most of a college program takes some careful strategizing. Embrace What Your Program Has to Offer Even departments that don’t focus on choreography offer […]

“Dancing with the Stars” pro Jenna Johnson seems like a natural on camera. But that wasn’t always the case. During her first TV experience on “So You Think You Can Dance,” she struggled, she admits. “Mandy Moore helped me understand that when you connect with that camera, you’re connecting to millions of people,” she says. […]