How dancers’ unions are faring in the current economy Brooke Moore (right) is both a principal dancer and an AGMA delegate for Pennsylvania Ballet. Photo by Alexander Iziliaev, courtesy Pennsylvania Ballet. Once considered the keystone of the American middle class, unions in the United States have been losing membership recently. Traditionally-unionized industries have become a […]
Despite yesterday’s bad news that MSG Entertainment is shutting down the Rockettes’ touring troupes, we’ve got one consolation prize: This Sunday, the Rockettes will debut Mia Michaels’ opening number for the New York Spring Spectacular during the NBA All-Star game. It will be our first glimpse of the much-hyped new show, which now features everyone from Jared Grimes […]
Three degrees for commercial dancers Students of Columbia College Chicago. Photo by Bill Frederking, courtesy Columbia College Chicago. A few years ago, students pursuing a commercial dance career might have come up short in the college search. But today’s programs more than meet their needs. “I want students to be as technically strong and versatile […]
Burned out from the Nutcracker but still in the holiday spirit? Christmas may be over, but the abundance of holiday programs is not! Check out these five non-Nutcracker shows and performances to carry you into the New Year with holiday cheer. 1) Radio City Christmas Spectacular: A high-energy, festive, joyful and truly spectacular performance, starring […]
Like many Broadway dancers, Leah Hofmann finds her day a juggling act. Hofmann in Debbie Roshe’s advanced intermediate jazz class at Steps on Broadway. All photography by Kyle Froman. Almost all leg, Leah Hofmann defines “showgirl.” Since moving to New York in 2009, she’s danced as a Rockette, and been one of Susan […]
Three college programs for aspiring triple threats. Singing. Dancing. Acting. For college-bound students hoping to become the next triple threat, it’s often hard to find a dance program that nurtures all three—and few musical theater programs offer enough challenging courses for seriously trained dancers. Choosing the right school takes some digging and creative planning. […]
FlyBarre helps her build the strength she needs to succeed as a Rockette. Elegant and leggy, Sara Hoenes can skim any stage with confidence: Her resumé boasts gigs ranging from James Sewell Ballet to an international tour of Zorro. But tackling her first season as a Rockette with the Radio City Christmas Spectacular […]
*Update: MSG Entertainment has postponed the premiere of Heart and Lights until 2015. The Rockettes’ new show, Heart and Lights, veers from the troupe’s classic routines. Jazz hands and bowler hats: Heart and Lights has Fosse stylings. Photo courtesy MSG Entertainment. This month, the Radio City Rockettes will debut a new show—though the […]
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