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Dance pioneer Arthur Mitchell passes away
According to The New York Times, the great dance trailblazer Arthur Mitchell died today in Manhattan. At age 84, Mitchell was renowned as a former barrier-breaking dancer with New York City Ballet in the 1950s and ‘60s and the founding director of the groundbreaking Dance Theatre of Harlem. He passed away at a NYC hospital reportedly due to complications from heart failure.
Apply now for Eurotard Scholarships!
Dance is expensive. You know what helps? Money! Eurotard Dancewear’s Scholarship Program has been helping dancers continue their training and education with 13 annual scholarships for years. It’s simple to apply: no essays and no auditions! All you need to do is fill out an online application! The deadline to apply is November 30!
SYTYCD Season 15 Winner announced, Live Tour launching soon
This week, the 15-time Emmy Award-winning show So You Think You Can Dance presented the finale for Season 15, wrapping up another summer season of exceptional dance with America crowning one lucky competitor as their new favorite dancer. And the winner is…
Groove’s 2018 Convention Tour to launch
Directed by Daniel DeFranco, Groove aims to produce positive, fun and memorable experiences for dancers, instructors and families alike. Its 2018-19 Season will feature nine Fall Conventions, 51 Regional Competitions and two National Finals. The Fall Conventions kick off in Milwaukee, WI on October 7.
BalletX dancer Daniel Mayo joins MBC faculty
Acclaimed dancer Daniel Mayo, a member of the BalletX contemporary ballet company since 2014, is now teaching classical dance for the Metropolitan Ballet Company (MBC) Boys’ Scholarship Program during the 2018-19 Season. Mayo gave his final performance for BalletX this summer, and recently joined the MBC faculty in Jenkintown, PA. Trimester 1 commenced Monday, September 10 and marked the launch of the 20th anniversary of MBC’s renowned Boys’ Scholarship Program.
Dark Circles premieres 'Aladdin' in Dallas
The AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas, Texas will soon launch the 2018-19 Season of The Elevator Project, featuring the work of small and emerging arts groups. The Elevator Project’s new season will feature productions from eight Dallas-based performing arts companies. The five year-old project has been hailed for the resources the Center provides new artists. First up is Aladdin by Dark Circles Contemporary Dance.
WILD Dance Intensive tours 1-day experience
WILD Dance Intensive is bringing its affordable, one-day, high-energy dance experience to eight cities this fall! Presenting classes in all disciplines, WILD will motivate your students and present them with engaging, fun choreography.
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