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• All invited to Marblehead School of Ballet's Latin Dance Party - Wicked Local Swampscott

  31-01-2015 20:34 via swampscott.wickedlocal.com
  
  All invited to Marblehead School of Ballet's Latin Dance Party
  Wicked Local Swampscott
  The Marblehead School of Ballet will host its first ballroom and Latin dance party of the year on Friday, Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at 115 Pleasant St. in Marblehead. New and seasoned dancers alike will enjoy the festivities, according to the ...
  
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• Street Dancers Tackle a Ballet Project and the Armory Stage - New York Times

  31-01-2015 20:31 via nytimes.com
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  Street Dancers Tackle a Ballet Project and the Armory Stage
  New York Times
  A few weeks ago, Jay Donn, a pioneer of the Brooklyn street-dance form known as flex, was stopped by police officers in a subway station. This wasn't part of the crackdown on dancing in trains: The police were concerned about the wires protruding from ...
  
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• Fit Kids February: Ballet Teaches Balance, Strength, Focus - TWC News

  31-01-2015 19:45 via twcnews.com
  Fit Kids February: Ballet Teaches Balance, Strength, Focus
  TWC News
  During the month of February, Time Warner Cable News is committed to informing our viewers of the sometimes alarming trends facing our kids' health as well as provide helpful tips for busy parents. Get more information on Fit Kids February, including ...
  
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• David Hallberg: Meet the Ambassador of the New Age of Ballet - Condé Nast Traveler

  31-01-2015 19:38 via cntraveler.com
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  David Hallberg: Meet the Ambassador of the New Age of Ballet
  Condé Nast Traveler
  David Hallberg isn't just one of the great ballet dancers of the era. He's the first principal dancer to perform for the two most important companies in the world: American Ballet Theatre in New York and the Bolshoi in Moscow. Maggie Shipstead talks to ...
  
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• Norwich starlings 'ballet' thrills city shoppers - BBC News

  31-01-2015 19:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Norwich starlings 'ballet' thrills city shoppers
  BBC News
  A "mesmerising murmuration" of starlings has become a "must see" event in a city, bird experts have said. Up to 2,000 birds are flying into the city at dusk to stay in the rooftop of an office building that is providing an "urban heat bubble", said the ...
  
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• Go! dances ballet of African courage - Knoxville News Sentinel

  31-01-2015 19:06 via knoxnews.com
  
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  Go! dances ballet of African courage
  Knoxville News Sentinel
  Amy McRary/News Sentinel Members of Go! Dance company practice a dance from a scene in the contemporary ballet “Tata Ajache - The Story of an Amazon Warrior.” The ballet uses the work of several choreographers and is directed by Go! artistic director ...
  
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• She Was Doing Her Regular Pep Rally Dance. Then She Turned and Saw a Boy ... - TheBlaze.com

  31-01-2015 16:55
  
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  She Was Doing Her Regular Pep Rally Dance. Then She Turned and Saw a Boy ...
  TheBlaze.com
  High school junior Autumn Pollard was performing her normal pep rally dance in Corning, Arkansas, when she was faced with a “prom-posal” she didn't expect, KAIT-TV reported. Autumn has Noonan syndrome, which has impacted her growth and heart ...
  
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• Critic's winter picks: Dance - Boston Globe

  31-01-2015 16:24
  
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  Critic's winter picks: Dance
  Boston Globe
  Michael Seamans. Urbanity Dance comes to the Institute of Contemporary Art Feb. 20-21. URBANITY DANCE World Music/CRASHarts gives this ambitious Boston company a well-deserved boost. Founded six years ago by director Betsi Graves, the troupe ...
  
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• Connecting with Boston Ballet's 'Lady of the Camellias' - Boston Globe

  31-01-2015 16:24 via bostonglobe.com
  
  Connecting with Boston Ballet's 'Lady of the Camellias'
  Boston Globe
  From Garbo's “Camille” to Verdi's “La Traviata” to ballets by Sir Frederick Ashton and John Neumeier, the poignant 1848 tale “The Lady of the Camellias” by Alexandre Dumas fils has sparked a variety of adaptations. But inspiration took an unusual path ...
  
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• DANCE REVIEW: Working its way back - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

  31-01-2015 15:27
  
  DANCE REVIEW: Working its way back
  Sarasota Herald-Tribune
  When the Dance Theatre of Harlem was at its height — changing minds around the world about whether African-American dancers belonged in classical ballet — few companies could match its electricity, daring and charisma. But at the turn of the century ...
  
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• January 2015 | On My Mind

  31-01-2015 14:52
  Heading into 2015, I’m consumed with the logistics and planning for the next DanceLife Teacher Conference, coming up in late July/early August. To judge by this year’s roster of faculty and speakers, the theme for the 2015 DLTC should be “over the top.” In the two years between these events I run into many impressive people whose knowledge and skills would be perfect for the conference, and this time I went a little overboard. While creating the conference’s schedule (a daunting month-
  
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• January 2015 | EditorSpeak

  31-01-2015 14:48
  It’s January, a month named for Janus, the Roman god of doors and gates. And, because Janus is two-faced, gazing both ahead and back, he rules over beginnings and endings. Continue reading
  
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• January 2015 | 2 Tips for Ballet Teachers |Diagonals and Pirouettes

  31-01-2015 14:43
  We teach beginning dancers to face the corners of the room squarely when in effacé and croisé. As dancers become more advanced, they will need to adjust to facing along a flatter diagonal. Continue reading
  
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• January 2015 | 2 Tips for Tap Teachers | Mixed Levels

  31-01-2015 14:40
  We may try to keep our classrooms homogeneous in skill level, but we’re still likely to end up welcoming new students into classes for which they don’t have all the prerequisite skills. In tap classes, this is especially challenging. Emphasizing all teaching modalities to reinforce new vocabulary and skills will help all your dancers succeed. Continue reading
  
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• January 2015 | 2 Tips for Modern & Contemporary Dance Teachers | Risk-Taking and Groundedness

  31-01-2015 14:35
  I sometimes sense my students moving hesitantly in class, doubting themselves and shying away from risk-taking. To address this, I tell them to ask themselves these questions in class when they feel unsure: “What is there to lose? What could go wrong? Do I trust myself enough to figure it out if I, say, turn the wrong way?” Their bodies are smarter than they realize: they don’t need to sabotage themselves by worrying about major catastrophes. Continue reading
  
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• January 2015 | 2 Tips for Hip-Hop Teachers | Grooves and “Indian” Step

  31-01-2015 14:29
  An important concept in hip-hop is “keeping the groove.” The groove is the constant pulsing movement of the body, which corresponds to the feel of the music. Continue reading
  
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• January 2015 | 2 Music Tips for Teachers | The Baroque Period: Part 3

  31-01-2015 14:23
  In a baroque suite, optional movements were often inserted between the third (sarabande) and fourth (gigue) movements. The lively minuet, in 3/4 or 3/8 meter, was the most popular. Introduced at court in the reign of Louis XIV, this French dance derived from the branle of Poitou, a rustic dance. With short, delicate steps, turned-out leg positions, broken-wrist affectations, and elegant bows, and the dancers in heeled shoes and powdered wigs, the minuet epitomized the artificial behavior of cour
  
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• Timeless music remains at heart of Ballet West's modern take on 'Swan Lake' - Salt Lake Tribune

  31-01-2015 09:04 via sltrib.com
  
  Timeless music remains at heart of Ballet West's modern take on 'Swan Lake'
  Salt Lake Tribune
  Ballet West reprises the timeless classic "Swan Lake" for just 10 performances Feb. 6-15 at the Capitol Theatre in Salt Lake City. Luke Isley | Courtesy. Ballet West reprises the timeless classic "Swan Lake" for just 10 performances Feb. 6-15 at the ...
  
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• Charlotte Ballet: Innovative? Yes. Easy? No. - Charlotte Observer

  31-01-2015 06:59 via charlotteobserver.com
  
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  Charlotte Ballet: Innovative? Yes. Easy? No.
  Charlotte Observer
  Charlotte Ballet had all four choreographers introduce their premieres for its “Innovative Works” program at McBride-Bonnefoux Center. The Friday audience heard some clarification, some obfuscation and much praise for dancers and other dancemakers.
  
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• The artist behind the city ballet's 'Off the Wall and Onto the Stage' - The State

  31-01-2015 06:20 via thestate.com
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  The artist behind the city ballet's 'Off the Wall and Onto the Stage'
  The State
  For starters, there's the risk that an errant arm, leg or body will damage a priceless painting or topple a sculpture. For audiences used to being able to watch movement as art – or allowing the stillness of an oil or watercolor to move them – trying ...
  
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• Victoria native performs with Los Angeles dance company - Victoria Advocate

  31-01-2015 03:03
  
  Victoria native performs with Los Angeles dance company
  Victoria Advocate
  The lessons would serve as the foundation and motivation for Lyman's future career in dance. "I was very inspired by my time at the Victoria Ballet Theatre," Lyman said. "I was also inspired by the choreographers they brought in." Lyman, 22, left ...
  
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• January 2015 | Ask Rhee Gold

  31-01-2015 03:00
  As a studio owner and director, I’m always thinking ahead to the next show, next schedule, next performance, etc., which means I miss the little things passing by. I’m so overwhelmed with a studio expansion, costume fittings, dress rehearsal, and hiring and training a new assistant (all happening in the next three weeks) that I can’t seem to center myself enough to step back and appreciate how exciting it all is! How do you decompress? Continue reading
  
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• January 2015 | FYI

  31-01-2015 02:44
  Legendary hoofer Bunny Briggs, known for his paddle and roll technique and improvisational finesse, died November 15 in Las Vegas, according to Yankee Jazz Beat. He was 92. Continue reading
  
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• January 2015 | Mail

  31-01-2015 02:24
  The Ashley Bouder Project premiere was a huge success [“Ballet Scene: Ballet in Cleveland,” October 2014]. Tickets were sold out in advance, and the program was perfectly conceived for the new audience Jessica Wallis is cultivating. Most of the patrons were young professionals, many with children who study ballet. I saw only a few people my age, including the former Cleveland Ballet trustees who are supporting Ballet in Cleveland. DSL clearly provided an important service to the field. Conti
  
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• January 2015 | Teacher in the Spotlight | Lisa Eisemann

  31-01-2015 02:20
  NOMINATED BY: Maria Graziano: “Lisa is not only a role model for dancers, but for our entire community. Her studio has strict rules and her classes are full year round. She runs three dance companies, and the studio is home to children with autism and those with handicaps and learning disabilities. I am a stage crew mom, and I have seen and heard Lisa working with students, demanding their best behavior, and encouraging all of them regardless of ability.” Continue reading
  
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• January 2015 | Thinking Out Loud | Embracing Choreography With HUGS

  31-01-2015 02:14
  Twenty-seven years ago, Roswell Dance Theatre (RDT), the in-house company of Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance in Roswell, Georgia, began a program called HUGS from Young Choreographers. HUGS began as an assignment for older students to choreograph a dance for their parents. Over the years the program expanded as word spread about the work being produced, and HUGS is now a public performance for charity with three sold-out shows. It is one of the highlights of the dance year because of the great su
  
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• January 2015 | Classroom Connection

  31-01-2015 02:05
  Dance classes for older adults are becoming increasingly popular. When designing a class for this population, keep in mind that your class will likely comprise a wide range of ages and physical abilities. As we age, hearing, vision, balance, and short-term memory often diminish. With information and planning, a standard class can be modified to target older adults. Continue reading
  
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• January 2015 | College Close-Ups | University at Buffalo (SUNY)

  31-01-2015 02:01
  The University at Buffalo (UB), the flagship institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, has 20,000 undergraduates in 100 programs. Within this bustling research university is the Department of Theatre & Dance, dedicated to the development of the next generation of theater and dance artists. Continue reading
  
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• DSL NewsWire: San Diego Team’s Winning Dance Spotlights Global Child Crisis

  31-01-2015 01:44
  Dance, like any other artistic medium is about more than just aesthetics. The best choreographers create routines with a purpose in mind, be it something as simple as inciting joy or as important as social change. Continue reading
  
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• DSL NewsWire: Arts Health of U.S. Communities Ranked by SMU Report

  31-01-2015 01:27
  How hot is the arts scene where you live? The arts health of more than 900 communities across the country were studied and ranked through the first annual Arts Vibrancy Index by the Southern Methodist University’s National Center for Arts Research (NCAR). Coming in tops for large cities was Washington, DC. Glenwood Springs, Colorado, topped the list for small and medium sized cities. Continue reading
  
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• House Democrats Regroup On Middle-Class Message, Dance To 'Love Train' - Huffington Post

  31-01-2015 00:45
  
  House Democrats Regroup On Middle-Class Message, Dance To 'Love Train'
  Huffington Post
  PHILADELPHIA -- They came. They grappled with fresh losses. They searched for a new strategy. And then they danced their asses off. This year's House Democratic retreat, a three-day getaway in Philadelphia, gave lawmakers a chance to regroup after ...
  
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• Youth dance set for Feb. 14 at rec center - Herald Times Reporter

  31-01-2015 00:20
  
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  Youth dance set for Feb. 14 at rec center
  Herald Times Reporter
  MANITOWOC The Friends of Citizen Park Recreation Center are holding a parents' night out youth dance from 7 to 10 p.m. on Feb. 14 at the rec center, 930 N. 18th St. Parents are welcome to drop their kids off for a supervised, fun evening of music and ...
  
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• DSL NewsWire: Septuagenarian Defying Her Age at Ballet Company

  31-01-2015 00:12
  At 72, Mary Loyland is finally getting a chance to do something she’s always wanted to do—perform in a ballet. Continue reading
  
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