How Caleb Teicher Became King of Old-School Cool

When Michelle Dorrance put on her first show as Dorrance Dance in 2011, in a shared evening with Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards, a charismatic teenager was featured in both choreographers’ works. Critic Gia Kourlas described Caleb Teicher in The New York Times as “a sleek dancer who possesses a beguiling combination of a relaxed upper body with […]

The Timelessness of Ephrat Asherie's ​ODEON and Where It's Headed Next

Dancer/choreographer Ephrat “Bounce” Asherie‘s background is a melting pot of cultures from all over the world—which you can vividly see reflected in her work. But the recent Harkness Promise Awardee attributes the cross-pollination of genres in her work to more than just her background. The choreographer says her eclectic style is deeply inspired by the […]

The Man Behind the Viral Dance Video…from 1941

From salsa to the waltz to the Lindy hop, “Dancing with the Stars” has brought 22 seasons of ballroom into viewers’ living rooms. While we admit that it’s fun seeing celebs show off a newfound skill (like Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson in this Lindy hop routine from a few years back), sometimes the most entertaining—and […]