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Lindsay Live
Lindsay Dreyer is the editor of Dance.com. Her blog is full of late breaking news and intriguing perspectives on all things dance! Follow her at Twitter.com/Lindsay_Live.// Updated Mar 21, 2010 //

Laura Diffenderfer
Laura is a writer and choreographer living in Brooklyn, NY. She is the artistic director of Oh Dear Dance Theatre.// Updated Jan 07, 2010 //

Peridance
Peridance Center has been a core member of New York City’s dance community since its inception in 1983. Now located at 126 East 13th St. in New York City, Peridance is home to numerous workshops, intensives and educational events. Keep checking back for weekly updates and hope to see you there!// Updated Feb 23, 2010 //

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 Mar 01, 2010 //

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 Dec 18, 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 Feb 12, 2010 //
kelseyo
Kelsey O is a college student in New York City who is excited to share her love of dance. Her blog will cover views on dance performances, classes, dancewear, and insider perspectives on dancers making it in the industry. Follow her on Twitter at twitter.com/kels_orem.// Updated Mar 07, 2010 //

elitasc
Elita's blog will encourage and inspire everyone to ballroom dance, especially seniors. She believes that anyone can learn to dance at any age, whether they are twenty or eighty years of age. Her articles will inspire you to go out and take lessons!// Updated Mar 17, 2010 //

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 Mar 17, 2010 //

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 Feb 17, 2010 //
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 Mar 12, 2010 //
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 Jan 20, 2010 //

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 Mar 11, 2010 //
kerPlunkdance
kerPlunk formulated during Katherine Richardson's senior year of college after receiving a grant, the Senior Project Award, through the University of the Arts. Stay up-to-date on kerPlunk's latest in NYC!// Updated Mar 18, 2010 //

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 Feb 20, 2010 //

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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