Dancers on the power of witchy roles That makes a witch? Is it just warts and a mastery of the black arts? Or is it strength and intelligence united in a woman whose power frightens people? Witches creep through dance in various forms, and they almost always cause trouble, or at least scare the […]
When describing the way Alejandro Cerrudo moves onstage, “loose” is the operative word. He’s like a silky paintbrush that has been dipped in black ink and then swept, free-form, across a white page. This has something to do with the dancer’s physique, of course—his lanky, boyish body with its long, lean torso and slender […]
Kaitlyn & Raina Gilliland In Suki Schorer’s advanced class at the School of American Ballet, it’s easy to spot Kaitlyn and Raina Gilliland. “We gravitate to each other,” Raina says, as her sister nods knowingly. “It’s a tall thing, I guess!” While it’s true that the sisters are physically a head above the others […]
On November 5, Dance Magazine will (for the 50th time!) present its annual awards to dance artists who have made a major contribution to our field. This year’s recipients are Desmond Richardson, Wendy Whelan, Bettie de Jong, and Bebe Neuwirth. Here we single out some of their extraordinary accomplishments. To get more information about this […]
Like the satin of new pointe shoes or a flaming Firebird costume, makeup helps create stage magic. From flesh-toned innocence to provocative, kohl-lined eyes, it can enhance natural features or transform a woman into a fantastical creature. Even though the effect is undeniable, the steps between mirror and stage are often glossed over, as habit […]
This hip hop virtuoso is booking herself solid with MTV videos, commercials, and high profile tours. With her baggy camouflage pants, and tan hoodie pulled up around her diamond-shaped eyes, hip hop dancer Alexandra Rivero blends into the crowd at an evening class at the Millenium Dance Complex in Los Angeles. The 20-year-old […]
“Once you come in that door, the arms embrace you. It’s a rare jewel here—just a little piece of heaven. Aunt Joan doesn’t know any other way to be. She’s a nurturer, a fighter, a giver, a believer.” —Kim Bears-Bailey Walk into the Philadelphia Dance Company (Philadanco) School of Dance Arts building and, like Dorothy, […]
We all need someone to look up to. We enter dance class, and right away there is someone to watch, someone to admire. It’s part of falling in love with dance. I think the first girl who captivated me in ballet class, when I was 7, was 13. Over the years I had many idols: […]
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