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Lindsay Live
Lindsay Dreyer is Dancer Magazine's Editor at Large. Her blog is full of late breaking news, competition chatter and intriguing perspectives on all things dance!// Updated Nov 11, 2009 //
Laura Diffenderfer
The Editor of Dancer Magazine, Laura is also a writer and choreographer living in Brooklyn, NY.// Updated Oct 22, 2009 //
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Matthew Neff
Matthew performs, teaches and choreographs in genres ranging from theater to classical modern to jazz.// Updated Nov 19, 2009 //
Sondra Forsyth
Sondra is Everydancer's Guide to Gotham! While her main beat is ballet news and views, you'll also find plenty of seriously opinionated pointers about what to do and see in the Dance Capital of the World, plus occasional reports about her experiences in and around town.// Updated Sep 17, 2009 //
JAMcosmetics
Jessica Dupont, (formerly Jessica Ann Michaels - JAM), has loved two things her whole life - Dance and Makeup! Get tips and ideas from this seasoned professional and look your best on the street and on the stage.// Updated Nov 11, 2009 //
Meryl Cates
Meryl is a writer and dancer who would like you to share in a variety of topics, viewpoints, critiques, and all things dance.// Updated Nov 19, 2009 //
The Groovaloos
The spot for all things Groovaloo! These dynamic hip-hop performers will keep you groovin' with their weekly posts. They're excited to hear your input and answer any questions you may have.// Updated Jul 22, 2009 //
StyleStation
Each week Martine Quigley will be checking in with you on the latest in the world of entertainment!// Updated Nov 19, 2009 //
Stacie Strong
Stacie, our resident tap aficionado and hardcore rhythm tapper tells all about the wide world of tap!// Updated Jun 05, 2009 //
ErinLamont
Erin Lamont travels the world working as both a master class instructor and choreographer. Based in Los Angeles, she gives the scoop on auditions, bookings, teaching class, judging competitions, and inside takes on everything dance.// Updated Nov 17, 2009 //
GeTfUnKy
Loren Michaels has worked as a professional hip hop dancer and choreographer in over 40 countries. His blog takes you through the rigors of the road, the 'biz,' and provides insightful opinions on all things dance related.// Updated Oct 20, 2009 //
Corrinna
Corrinna Lindholm Stoner is a former Radio City Rockette who has been a teacher of dance at studios and conventions across the country for over 20 years. She is excited to share her stories and experiences, especially now that she is the mother of two budding dancers.// Updated Nov 18, 2009 //
Lauren Humm Fakete
Lauren is a dancer/teacher/choreographer based in New York City. Her blog covers ballet and modern performance reviews as well as fitness news for dancers.// Updated Oct 31, 2009 //
Emily Bufferd
Emily Bufferd is an up and coming New York choreographer currently in the process of starting a company. Her blog invites you on the journey of BEings, a young company based in New York City.// Updated Nov 18, 2009 //
Kim Gower
Kim teaches dance in many different settings and brings those perspective to all of her dance writing, she lives in D.C. and knows all about dance in the capitol!// Updated Apr 22, 2009 //
Joe Cote
Site updates and info. Stay tuned into DancerUniverse.Com's fast pace of dance community development.// Updated Jun 17, 2009 //
Nancy and Art Stone
Nancy and Art Stone have teamed up with Dancer Universe to provide Dance Educators with valuable insight on surviving and thriving in the dance industry!// Updated Feb 18, 2009 //
Owen
Owen is the founder of Dancer Magazine, danceruniverse.com and danceronline.com., and in the past he served as editor and publisher. His blog takes you behind the scenes on the competition circuit.// Updated Apr 26, 2009 //
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MERCURY
Photography: Jeff Busby
I recently attended STC to watch Sydney Dance Company`s performance of MERCURY. I must say, simplicity speaks volumes boldly.
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IT'S BRITNEY B#@*H! Fans walk out on her world tour
Britney's CIRCUS continues around the world but gathers some disappointing press.
Absolutely trashed by fans and media alike for not singing throughout her concert, her lip-synching has caused uproar for ticket holders who paid to hear her live and has fans walking out! Brit and camp claim that her show is too vigorous with all of the dance involved. I went along to see what the fuss is all about.
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Fraulein Maria at Dance Theater Workshop
The Nutcracker is always a reliable holiday staple, but why not spice things up a little. Doug Elkins & Friends' "Fraulein Maria" seems to be finding its place among the season's classics.
Packed with just about every style of dance you can think of, the Bessie award-winning "Fraulein Maria" will be at Dance Theater Workshop Dec. 10-12 and 17-19 during their "Holiday Extravaganza" program.
Here is a video to get you in the spirit!
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Young Choreographer's Festival!
The mission of the Young Choreographers Festival is to present works by the countrys most up and coming, young choreographers (ages 18-25) in a large theatre setting with full technical support. This unique event will garner them the experiences and resources they need to apply for additional performance opportunities as their careers progress. We aim to educate, foster, and most importantly support the cultivation of young artists, who otherwise might not have the opportunity to get their work seen.
The Festival will be genre inclusive, as we wish to encourage the development of all choreographic voices!
Please visit www.youngchoreographersfestival.com for applications!
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Ethics of Professional Dancers
I have been working professionally 'hans solo' aka of my own volition...... for the past 8 years. Due to my awesome parents and upbringing, I was taught to respect others, respect your career, and it will be reciprocated.
Now transferring that into the dance world.... yes, in auditions, I rock it out, stand in front. Yes in choreography meetings I sell myself to book that job. Yes, I cold call and submit my reels to people all over the country, focusing on booking industrials, tv shows, stage and the like, truly believing that I am the best one for the job.
Maybe call it the 29 year old in me, but I would NEVER do this:
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Miss Dance of the United States on NBC!
ATLANTIC CITY--A number of men and women in uniform who are serving in Iraq and Afghanistan are about to get a sweet treat.
Through November, the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, located at The Walk in Atlantic City, will match the amount of fudge that's purchased at the store.
The grand total of fudge, expected to be upwards of 200 pounds, will then be shipped overseas, just in time for the holidays, "...The troops are away from home and they're doing a great thing for our country everyday, this is the least we can do, and give them our thanks," said Frank Stollenwerk, owner of the store.
"...We've gotten a pretty good response and people are actually buying fudge, but not even taking it home, and saying, just send this overseas."
Lending her support to the 'Fudge for Soldiers Program' Wednesday afternoon was one very special fudge maker, Nicole Dlug, Miss Dance of the United States 2009, who was in town for several Veterans Day appearances, "....its one of those comfort foods...you have your necessities that are being shipped over, and there's so many things that you miss back home, and this is little things like chocolate and how much everyone loves to indulge...its just one of those things that I'm sure just brings a little piece of home to where they are."
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