Dance

Keeping in Step With Irish Dance

This summer is a perfect time to catch up with the world of Irish dance. If you missed the St. Patrick's Day premiere and spring run of the Irish-dance film "Lord of the Dance 3D," you can now see it on DVD.

Gibney Dance Center Is Growing

Choreographer Gina Gibney discusses expanding her studio into a creative hub for dance artists.

A Trio of Worthy Dance Books

Three new publications take fresh looks at ballet history, making choreography, and the writings of Agnes de Mille.

Cris Judd Found Success by Watching and Learning

Judd directed, choreographed, and produced the "Fantasy" show at the Luxor resort in Las Vegas and has directed and created dances for numerous music videos, concert tours, films, and television programs

Astaire Award Nominees Talk About Dancing on Broadway

The 2011 Astaire Award Nominees spoke to Back Stage about their dance training and how to make it as a performer in New York.

Mark Lonergan Talks About the Benefits of Clowning

Do you feel as though the movement aspects of your acting are not as creative, effective, or fully developed as they should be? If so, then you may want to study clowning.

Maintaining Safety and Integrity in Extreme Dancing

Pushing the body to its limits characterizes much of the choreography currently seen in the commercial entertainment industry as well as on the concert dance stage.

Choreographers Discuss Music and Dance

To effectively perform a piece of choreography, a dancer needs to master not only its physical aspects but also its musicality.

All Sizes, All Types, All Ethnicities

Do you feel that your height, size, ethnicity, or idiosyncratic dancing style may be preventing you from having a successful dance career? Roberto Villanueva is seeking you.

Dance Training for Children and Teens

It takes many years of study to acquire a professional level of dance technique, so aspiring dancers must begin training at a very young age.