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Performing around 100 shows of the annual Christmas Spectacular per season, Radio City Rockette Corey Whalen can practically do her stage makeup in her sleep. “I give myself about 20 minutes to do my makeup, and then I keep it on—even if we have a four-show day,” she says. With a full look that includes […]

After 12 seasons dancing with the Rockettes, Rhonda Kaufman Malkin knows a thing or two about becoming one of Radio City’s iconic dancers. Since 2006, Malkin has shared her secrets to success as a dance coach and personal trainer in New York City through her company Fusion Exercise. She’s had 36 students book the Rockettes, […]

As a dancer, you probably know someone with scoliosis or, if you’re like me, you might even have it yourself. What you may not know is that certain lifestyle factors can increase your likelihood of developing the condition, and according to a recent study published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, classical ballet […]

Ever dream of having one of your dance videos go viral online? The experience may not be all that you expect. Four dance artists reflect on their sudden fame after their videos became online sensations: Kirk Henning is a company member at Richmond Ballet. You’ve seen Henning and his groomsmen dancing for fellow company member […]

We never know where our heroes will come from. On January 10, the Bessie Awards held an event at LaMama theatre, where Phoebe Pearl, the Rockette who spoke out against dancing at the Inauguration, appeared. Pearl remains the only current Rockette to speak publicly under her real name, and the dance community responded to her courage. In […]

Don’t forget to turn on the TV tomorrow morning while preparing your feast. Because the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is more than just a guilty pleasure: It’s a chance to see dancers from around the country and snippets from some of the most exciting new Broadway musicals. The show starts at 9 am EST on NBC. […]

For many dancers, Thanksgiving signals the kickoff of Nutcracker performances. But right now—that is, the calm before the magical winter storm—is the perfect time to start planning your survival strategies. Though it’s certainly important to think about how you’ll fuel your body, stay rested and ward off injury and illness, it’s also necessary to build in some fun. Try these four light-hearted ideas to help you […]

#MannequinChallenge has completely, inexplicably taken over the internet. The idea is fairly straightforward: A group of people freeze mid-activity as though they’ve become mannequins as music plays in the background for the duration of the video. And of course, the dance world is getting in on the fun—and representing a massive range of genres! Here are a handful of […]