Category Archives: Podcast

Black creators of viral TikTok dances ask the app’s predominantly white stars to credit their work. An all-virtual BET Awards successfully adapts live performance for remote artists and audiences. The Broadway League’s diversity audit raises hopes—and eye

A growing number of dance orgs are canceling programming through the end of the year. The International Association of Blacks in Dance receives a grant allowing it to launch a critical archival project. The #Hamilfilm trailer arrives. Tap superstars Chloe

Three Black ballerinas call for change at every level of the ballet world. Melanie Greene and J. Bouey, hosts of The Dance Union podcast, are organizing to make that kind of change happen. Happy would-be 111th birthday to Katherine Dunham, the matriarch o

Broadway and ballet artists are calling out the deep-rooted racism in their industries. Dance has become a powerfully expressive part of the protests against racism and police brutality. B-girl and choreographer Ephrat Asherie shares a dispatch from her c

An entertainment-industry protest intended to promote reflection after the death of George Floyd morphed into an unfocused social media moment. White dance organizations claiming to prioritize diversity and inclusion are still failing their Black members.

“Smash,” the beloved TV show about how musicals get made, is (eventually) headed to Broadway. Dutch National Ballet’s carefully considered return to the studio gives the dance world a sense of what “normal” might look like for the foreseeable future. Ball

Artists imagine what socially-distanced live performances might look like—and how they’ll guarantee the safety of both dancers and audience members. The musical theater world finds responsible ways to revive problematic classics. Dr. Merritt Moore, aka th

Figuring out when, why, and how dance content should be offered online is becoming an increasingly difficult task. As the cult classic “Center Stage” turns 20, its stars and creative team look back on the filming process. Dutch National Ballet soloist Mic

The pandemic creates anxiety for both established dancers and 2020’s crop of dance graduates. Professional dance artists with unexpected time on their hands are finding freedom on TikTok. American Ballet Theatre soloist Calvin Royal III talks about his so

Two articles highlight how the ballet world has both succeeded and failed in diversifying its choreographer pool. A spate of upcoming TV dance shows raise the hopes—and eyebrows—of performance-hungry fans. Ailey dancer and resident choreographer Jamar Rob