Agrippina Vaganova and Janet Collins Play Starring Roles in New Dance Books
Two outstanding women from ballet's past have been contrastingly honored in two new books that serious balletomanes will want to investigate. More »

Ethel Kessler on Her Postage Stamps Honoring Four Choreographers
The Postal Service will be issuing a commemorative series titled "Innovative Choreographers," honoring Isadora Duncan, José Limón, Katherine Dunham, and Bob Fosse. More »

Cathy Rigby Talks About Playing Peter Pan at 59
On Dec. 12, former Olympic gymnast Cathy Rigby turned 59. Two days later, she began a two-week run at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York, where she is performing the title role in "Peter Pan." More »

Sophie Flack Reveals What It's Really Like to Dance in a Corps de Ballet
Her book begins by setting the record straight on the term "ballerina." Flack emphasizes that the word is properly used only to describe mature dancers who have achieved star status. More »

Dance Training for Children and Teens
It takes many years of study to acquire a professional level of dance technique, so aspiring dancers must begin training at a very young age. More »

Charles Askegard and Michele Wiles Talk About Their New Ballet Company
As of this month, New York is home to a brand-new chamber ballet company, Ballet Next. The troupe was founded and is directed by Charles Askegard and Michele Wiles. More »

Stacey Tookey's Journey From Dancer to Choreographer
It is not uncommon for dancers to shift into careers as choreographers. But few do so as quickly and successfully as Stacey Tookey has. More »

Everything's Up to Date in Kansas City
Kansas City Ballet is settling into brand-new quarters, the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity, and preparing a significant, newly commissioned work, "Tom Sawyer: A Ballet in 3 Acts." More »

Hollywood's Golden Age of Dance
Today's dancers and emerging choreographers may know the great film musicals only through these influences, or through iconic images or references made by their dance teachers. More »

Tips for Transitioning Dancers
Due to the physical nature of their profession, dancers usually have much shorter careers than other performing artists. More »

Strategies for Learning Dance Audition Combinations on the Spot
Here are strategies that may help you more quickly pick up dance audition combinations. More »

20 Essential Items to Pack in Your Dance Bag
When you're a dancer, your body is your instrument, yet "playing" it often requires a variety of items, which is why dancers lug around those enormous bags. More »

Keeping in Step With Irish Dance
This summer is a perfect time to catch up with the world of Irish dance. If you missed the St. Patrick's Day premiere and spring run of the Irish-dance film "Lord of the Dance 3D," you can now see it on DVD. More »

Gibney Dance Center Is Growing
Choreographer Gina Gibney discusses expanding her studio into a creative hub for dance artists. More »

A Trio of Worthy Dance Books
Three new publications take fresh looks at ballet history, making choreography, and the writings of Agnes de Mille. More »

Cris Judd Found Success by Watching and Learning
Judd directed, choreographed, and produced the "Fantasy" show at the Luxor resort in Las Vegas and has directed and created dances for numerous music videos, concert tours, films, and television programs More »

Mark Lonergan Talks About the Benefits of Clowning
Do you feel as though the movement aspects of your acting are not as creative, effective, or fully developed as they should be? If so, then you may want to study clowning. More »

Choreographers Discuss Music and Dance
To effectively perform a piece of choreography, a dancer needs to master not only its physical aspects but also its musicality. More »

All Sizes, All Types, All Ethnicities
Do you feel that your height, size, ethnicity, or idiosyncratic dancing style may be preventing you from having a successful dance career? Roberto Villanueva is seeking you. More »

Giselle of the Golden West?
Has a band of Wilis invaded the western United States? Why is it that five ballet companies in cities west of the Mississippi are mounting productions of "Giselle" in 2011? More »

Coaching the Black Swan's Rival
Choreographer and dancer Alexandra Blacker talks about coaching actress and dance neophyte Mila Kunis for her role in the critically acclaimed "Black Swan." More »

Finding the Right Dance Class
Daily dance classes are a fundamental part of the life of any serious dancer and even for working professionals. Here's what to consider when deciding on New York classes. More »