Established in 2021, the company — also called the National Artistic Ensemble — works to collect and preserve the traditional dances of the many ethnic groups in the CAR, a nation wracked for years by civil war, instability and extreme poverty. - France 24
“At first, these outlets seemed good for dance. … They could expose dance to larger mainstream audiences. They could help democratize an industry infamous for subjectivity and selectivity. … (Yet these benefits) became less potent over time. ... And social media’s negative effects can hit dancers with particular force.” - The New York Times
“As a 10-year-old in Philadelphia, I experienced Dance Theatre of Harlem much in the same way that (today’s children) are experiencing it now. ... What I got from that was that Dance Theatre of Harlem met me where I was, and then took me to another place.” - Pointe Magazine
During 2023 and 2024, a troupe calling itself “Ballet of Ukraine” played dates in several cities in Sweden and Finland — but an investigation by Swedish television found that the group is registered in Russia and had its fees sent to a Russian-owned company in Switzerland, thus deceiving audiences and violating sanctions. - BroadwayWorld
“Dance has always been more fragile as an audience draw; we are so keenly aware of that and are always trying to build bridges to help audience members find ‘their stories’ in our performances.” - Wisconsin State Journal (Internet Archive)
It was the first starring performance at the theater for Maria Shuvalova, daughter of former official Igor Shuvalov, who now heads a Kremlin-backed bank. Several reviews were harsh, and the ones that weren’t may have been paid for; one critic says she was offered money for a favorable report. - The Times (UK)
"The response of these dance leaders reinforces my belief that the Trump administration’s move to suffocate diversity in the arts is ultimately doomed to fail. The voice of Americans of all races, genders and ability levels is a bell that cannot be un-rung and the arts are endlessly inventive, subversive and evolving." - New City Stage
Out of 213 classically-based companies examined, only 30% of artistic directors are women and 70% are men. Women comprise 32.3% of artistic directors at second companies and 46.2% of assistant or associate artistic directors. Nearly half (49.2) of company executive directors are female. - Dance Data Project
For three decades, starting in 1942, “Marian Chace helped shell-shocked soldiers, sexual abuse victims, and the mentally ill use movement to communicate their feelings. ... The former Denishawn dancer proved that dance isn’t just entertaining and beautiful; it could free the deepest parts of the soul and strengthen an entire person.” - Dance Teacher
“The clip — titled ‘Slayed this TikTok but missed my flight’ — has inspired a months-long social media trend as scores of fans around the world staged their own airport routines. Dancers in countries including New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom and Canada have jumped on board.” - The Washington Post (MSN)
“I don’t want to take away from the power of the abstract because that's where we find our own imaginative ways to connect with the choreography. But I love that story ballets are being made by young choreographers. And that' because we connect. We spend our lives telling stories.” - San Francisco Classical Voice
The Polish parliament is set to vote on a reform that allowing dancers to draw their state pension 20 years earlier than most workers because of ‘constant injuries’ - The Times
Dance Data Project finds and crunches the numbers for female representation in programmed works and among artistic directors at 69 dance festivals beyond the United States and Canada. While the numbers for women and men aren’t perfectly equal, they’re not too far off. - Dance Data Project
“The vast majority of dance teaching positions (outside of public schools) don’t require a certification. And most dancers don’t have lots of disposable income to spend on continuing education. But many educators want the extra credibility that a certification credit gives them.” - Dance Magazine
