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Fiorella talks choreographing for the World Cup
Fiorella grew up loving dance since she was a little girl. She describes dance and music as part of her culture. The first dance styles...
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Aug 11, 20233 min read
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Choreographer Shannon Beach talks dance career and touring with Taylor Swift
From crocheting and performing on the Taylor Swift Speak Now Tour to working on harnesses in the latest Beyonce tour, aerialist dancer...
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Jul 14, 20234 min read
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Q&A with Sam, Kpop Dance Instructor of Pineapple Studios
1. When did you start dancing? “I started dancing when I was five years old. I saw Swan Lake the ballet on TV. To my parents I told them...
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Jul 9, 20236 min read
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Q & A with Miami City Ballet dancer Isadora Valero and her journey to Juliet
Isadora Valero and Brooks Landegger rehearse Romeo and Juliet choreography by John Cranko. © Alexander Iziliaev. Growing up in Venezuela,...
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Nov 12, 20224 min read
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Miami City Ballet's Brooks Landegger talks starring in Romeo and Juliet at Kravis Center
Miami City Ballet corps de ballet dancers, Brooks Landegger and Isadora Valero portray Romeo and Juliet. / Photo courtesy of Miami City...
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Nov 10, 20223 min read
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Ballet Palm Beach season kicks off with 'Snow White' at Kravis Center
Photo Courtesy of Ballet Palm Beach Founder of Ballet Palm Beach Colleen Smith is looking forward to the 2022-2023 season. The company...
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Sep 12, 20223 min read
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Melody Marti on filming West Side Story and working with Steven Spielberg
Melody at the West Side Story movie premiere, now nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards.// Instagram: @melodymarti_ Before the...
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Feb 28, 20226 min read
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Miami City Ballet principal soloist Samantha Hope Galler talks Alexei Ratmansky's Swan Lake
Samantha Hope Galler rehearses Alexei Ratmansky’s Swan Lake. Choreography by Alexei Ratmansky. Photo by: © Alexander Iziliaev Although...
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Feb 27, 20226 min read
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Eisenhower Dance Detroit company member Tara Charvat talks performance "F-E-E-L"
Company member Tara Charvat's kicks off her third season with Eisenhower Dance Detroit. Photo by: Allison Armfield Eisenhower Dance...
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Jan 7, 20222 min read
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From the big screen to Broadway: Isabella Iannelli's journey
Photo: @bella.iannelli.babybellz/ Instagram Isabella Iannelli’s love of dance started at the age of 3 in baby ballet. She realized she...
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Aug 30, 20216 min read
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Not Throwing Away Her Shot: Abby Jaros on the Hamilton Philip Tour
Photo: @abbyjaros on Instagram Boca Raton native, Abby Jaros has been dancing for 22 years now, ever since she was 5 years old. She was...
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Aug 10, 20214 min read
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Hailey Jade Panchame's dream comes true In the Heights
Photo: @haileyjade_xoxoxo on Instagram Over 100 teenagers, kids, and adults, stood in line waiting for a chance to audition for Lin...
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Jul 14, 20215 min read
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Professional Dancer Danielle Rodas on performing at FIFA World Cup, VMAS, and advice for dancers
Photo: @daniellerodas on Instagram Professional dancer Danielle Rodas has worked with quite the roster of artists: Daddy Yankee, Don...
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Jun 4, 20213 min read
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Milaina Chanel on the Next Step and pursuing her dreams
Instagram: @milainachanel For Milaina Chanel who grew up watching The Next Step, being a part of Season 5 as a series regular was a full...
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Apr 20, 20215 min read
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Dancer Lucas Cardona reaching new heights
Lucas filmed "In the Heights" for four months./ Instagram: @lucas_the_entertainer Thirteen year old Lucas Cardona had front row seats to...
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Mar 23, 20215 min read
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Alexander Thomas on filming the Nike Black History Month Campaign and his foundation Styles 4 Smiles
Photo: Alexander Thomas./ @dancerimages on Instagram. To Dreyfoos Performing Arts High School senior and dancer, Alexander Thomas, it...
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Feb 17, 20215 min read
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Lights, Camera, Action: Mira Quien Baila Semifinals
Photo by Valeria Munoz The Mira Quien Baila Semifinals brought the heat this week with its special guests. Puerto Rican singer Lunay...
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Nov 24, 20202 min read
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