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Dance is more than steps. It is memory. It is culture. It is survival. It is joy. It is protest. It is storytelling. And when we talk about dance history, especially Black dance history, we are not just talking about famous dancers, beautiful performances, or old photographs in an archive. We are talking about the …
When Dance Becomes an Investment Strategy I have been thinking a lot about where dance is going. Not just dance as an art form. Not just dance as a class, recital, or performance. But dance as an industry. Over the past few years, we have seen more conversations around dance competitions, conventions, youth training, and …
There’s a question I want you to think about for a second: What options did a Black dancer have in the 1930s if they wanted to become a professional dancer? The answer is difficult to hear. Almost none. Major ballet companies would not accept Black dancers. The concert dance world largely ignored Black artistry. Many …
Recital season is here—and if you’re a dance parent, you might be feeling a mix of excitement, nerves, and maybe even a little stress. I get it. As a dance educator who has taught in both public schools and private studios—and as a parent with children in dance—I’ve seen recital season from every angle. And …
Raise your hand if you’re a parent or dance teacher and your child or student has walked into the studio doing a dance they learned from TikTok. Yeah… same. As a dance educator, I have mixed feelings about it. On one hand, I’ve spent years teaching technique, musicality, body awareness, and dance history. On the …
If you’re a parent thinking about signing your child up for dance class, you might be wondering… Is it just for fun?Is it worth the time and money? What if I told you that dance could actually help your child learn how to read? I know—that might sound surprising at first. But research and real …
If you’ve been anywhere near the dance world this week, you’ve already heard the news: New York City Ballet has pulled out of their season at the Kennedy Center. And I just need to talk about it — because this is so much bigger than one company canceling a show. This is about what happens …
Ballet is one of the world’s most elegant art forms — every movement precise, every detail meaningful. But beneath the grace and discipline of classical dance lies a history that’s far less beautiful. Today we’re confronting one of ballet’s most uncomfortable truths: the history of blackface in ballet. This isn’t just about outdated makeup or …
When Misty Copeland appeared on stage at the Oscars last night, ballet briefly took center stage in front of millions of viewers around the world. For many audience members, it was simply a beautiful performance tied to the film Sinners. But for dancers and people familiar with ballet history, the moment carried a deeper meaning. …
When people hear about the Great Depression, they often imagine economic hardship, unemployment, and uncertainty. It was one of the most difficult financial periods in American history. Families lost jobs, homes, and stability. But something remarkable was happening culturally at the exact same time. During this era of economic struggle, one of the most influential …
