Young Adult Dancers

For all the kids who grew up with the 1980s versions of Coco, Raul, Montgomery, and Doris, it’s time to claim their own “Fame.”

Teaching, Education & Careers

Your parents may have sacrificed lots of time for your love of dance: they drove you to lessons and attended performances. And you may also owe them for several years’ worth of tights, tutus, leotards, pointe shoes, and lessons.

But 11-year old Dominic Handford now owes his parents a house for their undying support of his dance career.

Male Dancers: Exclusives

Today, our guest blogger Will writes about his experiences as an adult ballet beginner.

As a college student just entering the world of dance, Will is learning that he’s happiest when putting on tights and slippers and entering the studio.

Adult Dancers

What’s missing from your dance career? Probably health insurance.

It may be time to reconsider your current insurance (or lack of insurance), and learn what you need to know to get covered.

Parents & Young Dancers

It’s hard to do everything you need to for school, friends, homework, and dance class. We’re now a few weeks into a new school year, and your packed schedule is probably starting to wear you out.

If you’re thinking of freeing up some time by giving up activities, don’t drop dance. Even though it requires time and energy, research shows that your participation in dance can actually help you succeed in school.

Auditions & Upcoming Events

Slasher movies and ghost stories are the obvious choices of entertainment during the Halloween season. But if you want to enjoy the holiday without quite so much blood, gore, and horror, check out some of these Halloween dance events.

Thoughts on Dance & Dance History

Along with tango and Bollywood, belly dancing is one genre that has snared a lot of dance newcomers. And while this art has long interested Americans, many dancers are investigating the beginnings of belly dancing in an attempt to revive this art in a more original form.

"This Season" Features & Other Spotlights

Hangar B at Floyd Bennett Field, NY, was the stage, and vintage military aircraft were the props, for “Breaking Ground: A Dance Charrette” last week.

Dance Entertainment

Just when Americans had forgotten about “So You Think You Can Dance,” it shows up again.

Not only does the American “SYTYCD” Top-Ten Tour kick off in Tacoma, Washington on September 20, but dancers in both Canada and Australia are now competing for spots on their respective versions of the show.

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Giveaways and Contests

It’s that time of year again: when kids (and people who still feel young enough to imagine) dress up and can pretend to be…anything!

And, statistics show that kids still overwhelmingly pretend to be dancers.