NCCAkron Releases Sixth Season of ‘Inside the Dancer’s Studio’ Podcast

The National Center for Choreography-Akron (NCCAkron) has launched the sixth season of Inside the Dancer’s Studio, a podcast that brings listeners into the process of creating dance. Through interviews with choreographers from…

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Choreographing a Cartoon: Ebony Williams on Making Movement for “Alma’s Way”

The multifaceted Ebony Williams has made dances for pop stars, movies, commercials, musical theater, and more. Now, she’s got a new credit: cartoon choreographer. Williams recently created the movement for…

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Revealing New York Secrets With Monica Bill Barnes and Company

As a native New Yorker, I’m ashamed to admit I’d never been inside the flagship New York Public Library. That changed on a recent weekend, when, as an audience member…

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The magic of fascia: Strength, mobility and emotion in dance

Dancers know that strength, flexibility, and control are essential — but one crucial element often goes unaddressed: fascia. This web-like connective tissue weaves through the entire body, influencing movement, stability…

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The “Étoile” Ballet Swap Is Fiction, but These Dancer Exchanges Really Happened

In the first episode of Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino’s series “Étoile,” a ballet company director from Paris says to another in New York City: “I propose a swap!”They devise…

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Flexibility matters: Safe stretching for young students

Flexibility is an important requirement for dancers of all ages. Young dancers, in particular, need flexibility not only to perform but also to maintain overall health. Sometimes, younger students may…

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