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“SYT” Shakeup, a Cabaret in Crisis, and Queer Stories on Ballet Stages

This week’s headlines include the departure of a “So You Think You Can Dance” judge and dancers protesting the end of an era at Paris’ historic Lido cabaret. Though ballet has made progress in queer representation offstage, that’s rarely reflected in the

Posted bythedanceeditJune 2, 2022June 2, 2022Posted inPodcast

Dancing Through Pregnancy and Cultivating Open Communication

Kenita R. Miller’s triumphant work in “for colored girls…” on Broadway while pregnant is (yet more) evidence that performers do not have to surrender their artistry to pregnancy. Revamping communication policies is a crucial step towards rooting out rac

Posted bythedanceeditMay 26, 2022May 26, 2022Posted inPodcast

The Missing Ensemble Tony and the Women Leading Ballet Forward

This chaotic COVID season has made it (even more) clear that Broadway ensembles deserve their own Tony Award. The wave of women entering artistic leadership positions at ballet companies could fundamentally reshape the ballet world.

Posted bythedanceeditMay 19, 2022May 19, 2022Posted inPodcast

Pas de Deux Politics and How Social Media Affects Creativity

An essay by ballet dancer Russell Janzen considers the politics of the pas de deux, and what it means to be a ballet “gentleman” onstage today. After taking months-long breaks from social media, dance artist Rosie Herrera is looking at how our relationshi

Posted bythedanceeditMay 12, 2022May 12, 2022Posted inPodcast

Compassionate COVID Protocols and the Problem with Balletcore

As the pandemic enters its third year, how can dance organizations craft COVID guidelines that prioritize collective care? The “ballet aesthetic” is trending, but fashion is largely ignoring ballet’s less-pretty realities.

Posted bythedanceeditMay 5, 2022May 5, 2022Posted inPodcast

Crediting Choreography and the Politics of Hair in Ballet

As the boundaries between choreographers and dancers blur, crediting everyone’s contributions to a dance becomes both complicated and crucial. For ballet dancers of color, the politics of hair are particularly fraught.

Posted bythedanceeditApril 28, 2022April 28, 2022Posted inPodcast

Intimacy Directors in the Studio and Dancing the Story of Cinco de Mayo

Dance companies are beginning to use intimacy directors to safeguard the physical and mental wellbeing of dancers. Calpulli Mexican Dance Company is using the marketability of Cinco de Mayo as an opportunity to teach audiences about Mexican history and cu

Posted bythedanceeditApril 21, 2022April 21, 2022Posted inPodcast

Art as Collateral Damage, Patterns of Abuse, and Demystifying NFTs

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is imperiling both cultural landmarks and artistic exchange. Four plaintiffs in a major abuse lawsuit speak candidly about grooming in dance. There’s been a lot of excitement around dance NFTs—but is that hope misplaced?

Posted bythedanceeditApril 14, 2022April 14, 2022Posted inPodcast

Cold War Echoes, Innovative TikTok Dance, and Storyboard P

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is dividing the ballet world in two. On TikTok, choreographers are looking beyond the dance challenge. Why is American culture inhospitable to artists like the street dance genius Storyboard P?

Posted bythedanceeditApril 7, 2022April 7, 2022Posted inPodcast

Dance at the Oscars and the Great Arts Worker Resignation

Triple threat Ariana DeBose had a historic win and several performances featured noteworthy choreography during an astonishing Academy Awards ceremony. In-person theater has largely returned since COVID shutdowns, but many artists and arts workers have ch

Posted bythedanceeditMarch 31, 2022March 31, 2022Posted inPodcast

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