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When The Joffrey Ballet announced that Chanel DaSilva would premiere a new work on its mainstage, it marked a milestone long in the making. DaSilva is the first Black woman to choreograph a mainstage work for Joffrey, and her piece—Wabash & You—premieres November 6–9, 2025 at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Chicago. …
Dance history is full of hidden stories—moments where movement became more than performance. One of the most powerful examples comes from the Juba dance, sometimes called Pattin’ Juba. Born during slavery in the United States, Juba wasn’t just about entertainment. It was rhythm without instruments, resistance through movement, and a living link between African traditions …
Misty Copeland retires from ABT on October 22, 2025. See how her legacy opens doors for rising New York City Ballet soloist India Bradley—and how to get free simulcast tickets in NYC.
Meta description (optional): From Carabosse to Rothbart, here are 10 unforgettable ballet villains for spooky season—complete with quick costume ideas, music cues, and class activities.
Discover the legacy of Lydia Abarca Mitchell, founding ballerina of Dance Theatre of Harlem. A trailblazer who paved the way for Black ballerinas today.
Engage your elementary dancers this October with fall dance lesson plans! Build teamwork, explore body shapes and levels, and finish with a class-created jack-o-lantern. Free downloadable lesson plan included.
Teaching preschool dancers is always a joyful challenge. Their excitement fills the room, but so does their endless energy and short attention spans. As the leaves start to change and the fall season begins, it’s the perfect time to bring a little extra creativity into your dance classes. Preschool dancers thrive on imagination, routine, and …
National Dance Day 2025 is Saturday, September 20. Discover its history, meaning, and creative ways to celebrate in the classroom or dance studio.
Learn how to set back to dance goals with reflection, planning & focus. Advice from a dancer & educator + a printable planner for success.
The Kennedy Center is facing mounting turbulence. The recent departures of its Director of Dance, Jane Raleigh, and two full-time dance programming staffers mark a critical shift, but dance as an art form isn’t being wiped out. Under newly installed leadership, programming maybe shifting toward a more commercial, So You Think You Can Dance‑style direction. …
