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When ShanDien Sonwai LaRance was 8 years old, her father had her and her two brothers training together every day at a recreation center in Flagstaff, Arizona. Children in LaLance prepare for an after-school Native American circle dance practice, circles of different colors scattered on the floor. Although she wanted to go downstairs to play with her friends, her father said affectionately: “Practice now, and one day, this dance will open doors for you.” He is right. Through circle dancing, Larance became an advocate for the Native community, sharing her Native American culture with the world. Her affiliation with the…

From January 17-19, college dance teams from across the country gathered in Orlando, Florida, to compete in the Universal Dance Association’s 2025 National Collegiate Championships. Teams compete in three divisions (D1A, D1 and Open, depending on the size of the university and its NCAA status) and three dance categories (Jazz, Pom, Hip Hop). Here are the dance results: D1 Jazz Hofstra University, choreography by Zach Galasso; coaches: Kelly Olson-Leon, Kristen Olson, and Danielle Bradl University of Santo Tomas University of California, Santa Barbara Photos courtesy of UDA and Varsity Spirit. D1 Assistant California State University, Fullerton, choreography by Quinton Peron;…

share tweet share share e-mail Complete performance plan Asia TOPA (Triennial of the Asia-Pacific Performing Arts) was unveiled. Asia TOPA returns after five years and will be held from February 20 to March 10, 2025, bringing the best art, culture and ideas from the Asia-Pacific region to Narm/Melbourne. TOPA Asia is a three-week city-wide celebration, a joint initiative of the Melbourne Arts Center and the Sidney Myer Foundation, and supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria. It includes collaborations and partnerships with cultural innovators from across the Asia-Pacific region, including the Taipei Performing Arts Center, the Esplanade in Singapore…

Jakevis Thomason booked a few years after graduating from the USC Gloria Kaufman School of Dance this A dream gig for many commercial dance producers: choreographing for Beyoncé. After creating a highly publicized dance video to Queen Bey’s “Black Parade,” the artist team approached Thomason to choreograph the song for her dancers on last year’s Renaissance Tour. His compositions are deeply musical yet full of gorgeous detail and rich movement, allowing them to translate perfectly from film to stage. Thomason has also choreographed for Brandy and has performed with celebrities such as Kali Uchis, Jack Harlow, Lil Nas X and…

share tweet share share e-mail Emma Rice’s work is critically acclaimed Wuthering Heights It will perform exclusively in Sydney for one season in 2025. Opening January 31, 2025 at the Rose Park Theater for a limited three-week season. This very limited Australian season will mark the start of the show’s Southeast Asia tour, with the British company (including many of the original London cast) returning to their respective roles. The leading roles of Heathcliff and Catherine will be played by John Lid and Stephanie Hockley respectively. Sam Archer as Lockwood/Edgar Linton, Rebecca Collingwood as Isabella Linton/Linton Heathcliff (Linton Heathcliff), Matthew…

If Devan Aischa Smith could describe his work on pop star Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS world tour in one word, it would be “revolutionary.” As dance captain, she transforms as the show progresses, learning and teaching new choreography as concepts emerge. Smith is no stranger to the touring lifestyle, with past appearances including a world tour with Justin Bieber and Gwen Stefani, as well as performances with Halsey and the Jonas Brothers. Her movements are sharp and decisive, commanding attention even in a large group of dancers. Dance soul caught up with Smith to talk about the GUTS audition process, working…

share tweet share share e-mail Ballroom, Melbourne.November 27, 2024. In early 2015, I had the pleasure of seeing the first edition of Sue Healey Viewing Dance Massive music festival in Melbourne. Later that year, in In an interview with Dance Informa, she told me, “I like the gap between truth and reality andreal. While theater plays with this all the time, dance maybe not because it’s a very “now” art form. But once you bring in the photographed body, it gives you a lot of other things to play with. Nearly a decade later, at the same venue, Healey’s now…

Royal Swedish Ballet, Led by Artistic Director Nicolas Le Riche, applications are invited from highly qualified dancers with exceptional classical ballet and contemporary dance skills.Where: Royal Swedish Opera House, Stockholm, SwedenApplication deadline: December 31, 2024The Royal Swedish Ballet, led by Artistic Director Nicolas Le Riche, invites high-level dancers with excellent classical ballet and modern dance skills to sign up. We look for artists with a strong work ethic, excellent pointe work, strong collaborative skills, and a collaborative spirit. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of their craft and a commitment to continually honing and improving their artistry. The…

Karmen Moore always dreamed of joining the Radio City Rockettes. But as she completes a dance performance degree at Southern Methodist University in 2023, she will focus primarily on auditioning for contemporary and modern companies. Moore traveled to New York at the last minute to participate in an open call for the Rockettes. She eventually attended the Rockett Conservatory and, following another audition specifically for conservatory dancers, officially joined the iconic series in November 2023. My childhood self,” Moore said. The bold and lyrical quality of her movement is infused with the passion and precision required to execute the Rockettes’…

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