Many dancers are finding themselves with an unprecedented amount of downtime. After all, there are only so many hours you can spend taking barre in your living room or streaming at-home workout classes. But what about that nondance skill you’re always wanted to sharpen? Whether you’re finding yourself curious, cash-strapped or a mix of both, […]

As a dancer and personal trainer, I’m used to spending most of my time in the studio or gym. While I’m really missing those places, I’m glad to stay in to help keep myself and others safe—and I’m taking advantage of what I’ve learned from years of training clients in their apartments using minimal equipment. […]

When dancer Katherine Disenhof found out her company, NW Dance Project, would be shutting down indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic (on Friday the 13th, no less), she immediately went in search of ways to stay connected and in shape. At that point, a few virtual class opportunities had emerged, so Disenhof decided to aggregate […]

Over the last 36 years, scores of dancers passed through Wilhelm Burmann’s studio doors at Steps on Broadway in New York City. Burmann, who went by “Willy,” welcomed everyone—from huge dance stars to young students with huge dreams. He also welcomed adult students seeking to improve their technique and even students just taking ballet class […]

You’ve likely been working hard to keep up with your dancing during this period of uncertainty and isolation. Still, your days are probably not as full as they used to be. Cooking can be a stress reliever, and if you’re a novice, learning a new skill can challenge your brain in a different way. Plus, […]

Freelance dancers got some good news last week: Under the CARES Act, a coronavirus response package, freelancers and self-employed people will qualify for unemployment benefits. However, since unemployment is normally reserved for W2 employees only, the exact workings of the program are still being ironed out. Here are your biggest questions about unemployment and other […]

Dancers are nothing if not disciplined. As soon as studios started shutting their doors, so many online classes began popping up that it became nearly impossible to keep track of them all. But is kitchen-counter barre really the best way to prepare your body to jump back into intensives and performances once we stop social […]

When Kristin Damrow took over Choreographers & Coffee from founder Charles Slender-White in 2016, it was a monthly, in-person meetup. Dancemakers in the San Francisco Bay Area would sit down together and share their experiences, celebrating, commiserating and problem-solving over caffeinated beverages. But in the wake of COVID-19, Damrow has shifted the now-weekly sessions online, […]