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Rachel Rizzuto

Associate editor Rachel Rizzuto is originally from Chalmette, Louisiana. She dances for MMDC and heads her own project-based company, touche pas. A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with degrees in dance and English, she edits the Face to Face, Higher Ed, Technique, Theory & Practice and Business columns. Contact her at rrizzuto@dancemedia.com.

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Rachel Rizzuto
Sep 01, 2020

How to Plan a Performance Season in the Midst of an Unpredictable Pandemic

Rachel Rizzuto
Jul 23, 2020

Liz Lerman's Latest Work Is Inspired By Witchcraft Imagery

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When Social Media Triggers Body Image Issues

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Sep 23, 2019

The Dos and Don'ts of Becoming a More Musical Dancer

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Sep 18, 2019

5 Things You Should Be Doing For Higher, Faster Jumps

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Aug 30, 2019

When It All Goes Wrong: 5 Dancers Share their Worst Performance Ever

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Aug 26, 2019

College Dance Curriculums Are Finally Catching Up to 2019

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Jun 28, 2019

Is Musical Theater Made for Small-Screen Consumption on the Horizon?

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May 22, 2019
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Mar 21, 2019

How This Dancer with Cerebral Palsy Stays Performance-Ready

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Mar 13, 2019

The Six Épaulement Mistakes Your Teacher Is Tired of Seeing

Naked & Unafraid: Everything You Need to Know About Dancing Nude

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Jan 16, 2019

Why More and More Mainstream Musicians Are Composing Scores for Dance

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Jan 11, 2019

The Best Online Dance Training Platforms You Can Try At Home

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Should You Be Taking Online Dance Classes?

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