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• Through Adji’s Eyes: The thing about touring to Germany…

  01-03-2016 23:34 via blog.linesballet.org
  
  By Adji Cissoko
  After dancing all over France for several weeks we ended our annual winter tour in Neuss, Germany, a city I didn’t even know existed before this trip. I should’ve though! Not only is Neuss in my home country but it also has a really great hotel serving the best breakfast buffets! My mom was able to come from Munich to watch our performance which was great since my family doesn’t get to see me dance very often being that San Francisco is a little far…. But
  
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• Milwaukee Ballet's 2016-17 season mixes classics and new compositions - OnMilwaukee.com

  01-03-2016 22:20 via
  Milwaukee Ballet's 2016-17 season mixes classics and new compositions
  OnMilwaukee.com
  For almost a half a century, the Milwaukee Ballet Company has entertained audiences in seasons both up and down as it struggled to find a niche in the Milwaukee performing arts panorama. Since the arrival of Artistic Director Michael Pink almost 15 ...
  

• March-April 2016 | 2 Music Tips for Dance Teachers | Polonaise vs Mazurka

  01-03-2016 22:10
  Tip 1Polonaise or mazurka? It can be hard to know which to use for an exercise. These Polish national dances have similarities: both are in triple meter (3/4 time), use six-count (two-bar) melodic phrases, and accent each bar’s second beat.Tip 2Try these pointers for using polonaises and mazurkas in class Continue reading
  
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• March-April 2016 | Tap Festivals

  01-03-2016 20:42
  A 2016 guide to tap festivals in the U.S. and abroad: Tap festivals are a great place to learn a new step, hone an old one, put a shine on your shuffle, or just make a joyous noise. Check our listings to find your perfect fit. Continue reading
  
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• March-April 2016 | College Close-Ups | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  01-03-2016 20:26
  A public, research-intensive university in central Illinois, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) consists of 16 major academic colleges and instructional “units” and provides more than 150 undergraduate programs and 100-plus graduate and professional programs. Among these is the department of dance, Dance at Illinois, which offers BFA, BA (forthcoming in 2016), and MFA degrees, and a graduate dance minor. Continue reading
  
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• March-April 2016 | Ask Rhee Gold

  01-03-2016 19:48
  Advice for dance teachers Continue reading
  
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• March-April 2016 | Mail

  01-03-2016 19:43
  Words from our readers Continue reading
  
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• March-April 2016 | 2 Tips for Modern & Contemporary Teachers | Parallel and Taylor Chassé

  01-03-2016 19:42
  Tip 1The parallel position is an important aesthetic aspect of modern dance and promotes good alignment of the legs and spine. It’s often difficult, however, for students to maintain a good sense of parallel, and sometimes awakening their awareness of parallel can be more challenging than helping them find turnout.Tip 2 My old boss Paul Taylor uses the chassé as his go-to traveling step in almost every one of his dances. The Taylor chassé is different from the ballet or jazz
  
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• Asda boss who paid charity cash into boyfriend's ballet company is jailed - Daily Mail

  01-03-2016 19:38 via
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  Asda boss who paid charity cash into boyfriend's ballet company is jailed
  Daily Mail
  A former Asda boss who used £180,000 from the supermarket's charity fund to prop up his younger lover's ballet company has been jailed for three years. Paul Kelly convinced the Asda Foundation Charity to hand over three blank cheques in his role as ...and more »
  

• March-April 2016 | Ballet Scene | Making It

  01-03-2016 19:37
  Some dance parents know nothing about dance; others “know it all.”Then there is Kimberly Falker. A dance mom whose personal journey in ballet was limited to a few childhood classes, Falker realized she didn’t have enough firsthand knowledge to guide her dreaming-of-a-professional-career daughter. She wondered: who would know what it takes to become a professional dancer? Why, a professional dancer, of course.So Falker created Balancing Pointe Podcast, in which she asks dancers,
  
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• March-April 2016 | Table of Contents

  01-03-2016 19:18
  Thinking about implementing a modern dance program? We'll make it easy: in this issue you'll discover a how-to guide for assessing your readiness, finding teachers, educating your clients, and choosing the right styles for your students; a primer on six major methods; the history and influence of the Peabody Institute; and inspiration from dance photographer Lois Greenfield's dramatic images. Welcome to your modern home! Welcome to your modern home!Plus, a dance mom's podcast on ballet world suc
  
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• March-April 2016 | Powerhouse of Jazz

  01-03-2016 19:16
  To say that Jackie Sleight exudes charisma is akin to saying a lion sports a mane.Like a bolt of electricity, Sleight (pronounced “slight”) zigzags around the stage at a recent L.A. DanceMagic (LADM) convention class, belting out directions, corrections, and humor-filled tidbits. Wearing black yoga pants and mid-calf boots and flicking her fire-red hair, she’s an über-mom for a sea of eager teenagers jazzing to a recording of “Vegas Lights” by Panic! At the Dis
  
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• March-April 2016 | Collective Wisdom

  01-03-2016 19:00
  Reality Check: Doing Away With Dress Rehearsal:Do you have a dress rehearsal at the same theater where you have your recital? For the last four years I have, but this year I am wondering if we can pull off our recital without a dress rehearsal at the venue.Classroom Connection: Elevating Jumps:How do we challenge our advanced dancers to improve their jumps? To work on strength and height, I drill my dancers in a progression of simple sautés, changements, and échappés without
  
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• Who wore it best? Ballet Ball's Russian theme inspires royal approach to glamorous gala gowns - CultureMap Houston

  01-03-2016 18:57 via
  CultureMap Houston
  Who wore it best? Ballet Ball's Russian theme inspires royal approach to glamorous gala gowns
  CultureMap Houston
  The Houston Ballet Ball brings out some of the best gowns of the year and the "From Russia With Love" gala at Wortham Theater Center was no exception. From haute couture splendor to dynamite gowns with affordable labels, the fashion watch at the 2016 ...and more »
  

• Pacific Northwest Ballet, City Center, New York - Financial Times

  01-03-2016 18:57 via
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  Pacific Northwest Ballet, City Center, New York
  Financial Times
  No one calls ballet troupes outside New York “provincial” any more — and not only because we now prefer “difference” to “better” and “worse.” The Balanchine diaspora has sent quality repertory across America, which a troupe augments with its own ...
  

• March-April 2016 | Moving Images

  01-03-2016 18:53
  Videos of note (new and not)1. Breath Made Visible2. Mark Morris Dance Group: L’Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato3. A Good Man4. Test Continue reading
  
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• March-April 2016 | Page Turners

  01-03-2016 18:50
  Books of note (new and not)1. Dumpy La Rue2. Making Music for Modern Dance: Collaboration in the Formative Years of a New American Art3. Dance Science: Anatomy, Movement Analysis, Conditioning4. My Story, My Dance: Robert Battle’s Journey to Alvin Ailey Continue reading
  
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• March-April 2016 | EditorSpeak

  01-03-2016 18:36
  "Put On Your Red Shoes . . .": In 1983, David Bowie extended an invitation: “Let’s Dance.” The title track of his Grammy Award–nominated album provided the focus for the first mixtape I ever created, and the inspiration that same year to enter—and complete—a 12-hour dance marathon benefiting a housing project. But for me, and countless others in the 1970s and ’80s, Bowie offered much more than an invitation to dance. For LGBT youth, in particular, Bowie&
  
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• March-April 2016 | 2 Tips for Hip-Hop Teachers | Back Spin and Sweep

  01-03-2016 18:35
  Tip 1The back spin is a good introduction to understanding and controlling centripetal force. It’s often done from a footwork position, but to teach it, start on the floor.Tip 2The sweep is a great foundational move for beginner b-boys/b-girls. Begin in a squat, right leg out straight to the diagonal, left hand on the floor for stability. Sweeping the right leg across the front to the left, shift weight to the right hand. Hopping off the floor with the bent left leg, sweep the right leg un
  
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• March-April 2016 | 2 Tips for Tap Teachers | Riffs

  01-03-2016 18:33
  Tip 1Students love to do riffs! Whether simple (two sounds) or complex (12-plus sounds), the riff is an important staple in a tap dancer’s repertoire. Once students can distinguish between a scuff and a brush, they can learn the two-count riff.Tip 2Try these tips for using riffs in class Continue reading
  
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• March-April 2016 | FYI

  01-03-2016 18:23
  What’s up in the dance communityCollaborative LearningTapping Into HistoryDe Vita Hands ABT School Leadership to HarveyA Merger of Music and Dance Continue reading
  
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• March-April 2016 | Unparalleled Peabody

  01-03-2016 18:22
  As one of the oldest music conservatories in the United States, the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University has changed the scope and scale of cultural offerings and the arts, not only in its home city but across the nation. Philanthropist George Peabody, a British American financier who is considered the first modern philanthropist, founded the namesake school in Baltimore in 1857 because he “believed in the power of the artist to enrich the lives of others,” according to
  
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• March-April 2016 | On My Mind

  01-03-2016 18:20
  Winning (or not) is part of competition, but the process is what offers the most gain for the kids. It bothers me when teachers, dancers, and parents can’t see the life lessons because they are so focused on winning. The high level of commitment expected of today’s competitive dancers is an excellent teacher of how to balance demands (of academics and of dance), to understand sacrifice, to appreciate the results of hard work, and so much more.During this competition season, then, let
  
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• March-April 2016 | Modern Dance ABCs

  01-03-2016 18:18
  You’ve decided to add modern technique to your studio’s offerings, and now you’re wondering which style would be a good fit. Will your students be swayed by the intensity of Graham? The power of Horton? The clarity of Cunningham? The fluidity of release? Or the exploration of Gaga? Which style will they enjoy—and which one do they need? Continue reading
  
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• March-April 2016 | Bright Biz Idea | Isadora, Martha, and You

  01-03-2016 18:12
  Ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, and hip-hop—every dance teacher knows these are dance school staples. Many schools also offer something they call “contemporary,” often a blend of styles. Modern dance, or contemporary dance that derives from a particular codified form of modern, is less common among dance curriculums, but it can be an asset to students’ overall dance education. Let’s consider some key questions to ask as you consider how to expand your school’s off
  
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• March-April 2016 | Thinking Out Loud | The Unseen Student

  01-03-2016 18:00
  As a dance educator for 20 years and a dancer for 29, I have experienced a spectrum of teacher-to-student relationships. I know that it’s natural for teachers to scan a classroom and group the students according to their abilities; doing so helps us systemize an approach for teaching each student. It’s also natural to be drawn to those students who excel and are easily engaged.This is where things get tricky for dance educators. As teachers, we have to use our excitement to steer the
  
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• Review: The Mariinsky Ballet Offers Works Honoring Its Legends - New York Times

  01-03-2016 17:55 via
  Review: The Mariinsky Ballet Offers Works Honoring Its Legends
  New York Times
  It's clear what someone high up at the Mariinsky Theater must have been thinking when that company's United States tour was being planned. The Mariinsky, repository of ballet classicism, was going to Washington to perform a full-length work; why not ...
  BWW Review: The Mariinsky BalletBroadway Worldall 3 news articles »
  

• March-April 2016 | Bulletin Board: Pin, Post, Share

  01-03-2016 15:57
  Dance in Time: March/AprilQuotable: Dancers on Dance Continue reading
  
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• Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía brings greatest hits to Bogotá - The City Paper Bogota

  01-03-2016 15:27 via
  The City Paper Bogota
  Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía brings greatest hits to Bogotá
  The City Paper Bogota
  Centuries-old dance traditions blend seamlessly with 21st century production values and innovative choreography in Imágenes (Images), the latest show from Ballet Flamenco Andalucía, which arrives this week at Bogotá's Teatro Colón. The full title of ...
  

• March-April 2016 | Performance Corner

  01-03-2016 15:04
  Our sneak peek at dance shows we’d love to see Continue reading
  
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• March-April 2016 | 2 Tips for Ballet Teachers | Pivot Points and Partner Walks

  01-03-2016 15:00
  Tip 1After male students understand the basics of a partnered promenade (keeping the female dancer well balanced over her supporting leg, his hands as contact points on her hips), it’s time to work on their footwork in arabesque promenades.Tip 2In classical ballet pas de deux, the male dancer typically leads the female onstage in a hand-and-waist position. When entering, assuming starting positions, moving through transitions, or exiting, the male dancer “drives” when partners
  
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• Los Lobos and Ballet Folkloric Mexicano team for UBCFA performance - Gusto

  01-03-2016 13:06 via
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  Los Lobos and Ballet Folkloric Mexicano team for UBCFA performance
  Gusto
  Los Lobos and Ballet Folkloric Mexicano will perform together at the University at Buffalo Center for the Arts. By Jeff Miers. Updated 4:47 PM February 29, 2016. SHARE · TWEET · EMAIL. Los Lobos started its life 40 years ago as a band with a mission ...
  

• Barre fitness borrows from ballet, builds on fun - WTOP

  01-03-2016 12:20 via
  WTOP
  Barre fitness borrows from ballet, builds on fun
  WTOP
  Barre is a ballet-inspired group exercise class inspired by ballet -- it's name comes from the barre dancers use during warm ups. (Photo by Lily Lawrence/Getty Images for Pure Barre). WASHINGTON — It seems fitness buffs can't get enough of barre ...
  

• Boston Ballet Presents Stunning 'Onegin' - Harvard Crimson

  01-03-2016 06:44 via
  Harvard Crimson
  Boston Ballet Presents Stunning 'Onegin'
  Harvard Crimson
  Bo Bosby and Petra Conti perform in Onegin, choreographed by John Cranko, which runs through March 6 at the Boston Ballet. Courtesy of Gene Schiavone. “I recollect the ocean rumbling: / O how I envied then the waves— / Those rushing tides in tumult ...and more »
  

• Splash and NYC Ballet Partner for 'Nutcracker' Specials - Animation Magazine

  01-03-2016 03:36 via
  Splash and NYC Ballet Partner for 'Nutcracker' Specials
  Animation Magazine
  Splash Entertainment co-CEOs Nicolas Atlan and Mike Young have announced that a deal to secure worldwide rights to The Nutcracker from New York City Ballet and The George Balanchine Trust has been finalized, and Splash will now step up its ...
  

• Oklahoma City Ballet announces 2016-17 season, including 'Sleeping Beauty,' 'Rodeo,' 'Midsummer Night's Dream ... - NewsOK.com

  01-03-2016 01:40 via
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  Oklahoma City Ballet announces 2016-17 season, including 'Sleeping Beauty,' 'Rodeo,' 'Midsummer Night's Dream ...
  NewsOK.com
  Oklahoma City Ballet Principal Dancer Miki Kawamura appears in a publicity photo for "The Sleeping Beauty." Photo provided. The Oklahoma City Ballet has announced the eclectic lineup for its 2016-17 season: "Rodeo – A Triple Bill" Oct. 21-23, 2016
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