Lyrical dance is grounded in storytelling, and the costume needs to fully support that storyline in order to give the audience a complete presentation. Some stories need rhinestones and glitz while other stories need a pedestrian look. Below are 8 costumes with trending styles to help give you ideas and set you up for posting…
Hip Hop Costume Predictions for 2024
Hip Hop costumes can be challenging. You need something that moves well, something stylish, and something that really fits the choreography. Additionally, you have to make sure the costume has enough give to dance in. We also like to avoid all black if possible. Dance Costume Catalogs offer a variety of sizes, but a lot…
8 Jazz Costume Predictions
The new dance season has either already started for you or is about to start. As we begin contemplating exciting new choreography, we also get to start thinking about exciting new costumes. Below are some of our predictions for trending costumes this season! Costume 1: Strappy costumes have been hot for a while and this…
The Budding World of Dance Therapy
What is Dance Therapy? Dance Therapy, as defined by the American Dance Therapy Association, is the “psychotherapeutic use of movement to promote emotional, social, cognitive, and physical integration of the individual.” A Brief History. Dance Therapy was not known or practiced until around the 1960s, and has been used for all people, even those with…
Celebrating Bob Fosse
Bob Fosse’s birthday was June 23rd and National Dance Day is July 29th, so we thought we’d take a moment to discuss the importance of Bob Fosse to the dance and musical theatre industry. Who is Bob Fosse? Bob Fosse was an actor, director, performer, and choreographer born in 1927, who grew up engulfed in…
Barbie Movie Costuming
With the debut of the Barbie Movie, we’re gathering all our pink and getting ready to layer it on for the much anticipated viewing! However, we know our sparkle won’t come close to the extraordinary costuming of Oscar winning Costume Designer, Jacqueline Durran. Let’s take a look at some of her past hits. 2. The…
A Guide to Navigating classes in NYC: Part 4
My fourth and final studio recommendation is Brickhouse. They are located in the heart of Times Square and brand themselves as New York City’s Premiere Urban Dance training studio. You’ll love their fresh perspective on movement! Brickhouse Studio 4 – Brickhouse: Brickhouse NYC is a newer studio, and their classes focus mainly on street styles….
A Guide to Navigating classes in NYC: Part 3
If you’re looking to take open classes in NYC this summer, then I have you covered! The next studio I’d recommend taking classes at is Peridance which is located in lower Manhattan. They value: support for artists, access to dance for all, and community engagement. Peridance Studio 3 – Peridance: Peridance is a smaller studio…
A Guide to Navigating classes in NYC: Part 2
If you’re looking for open classes in New York City, I’m here to help! Below, is my second featured studio (check out A Guide to Navigating classes in NYC: Part 1) and my personal recommendations of teachers I’ve taken class with. Broadway Dance Center Studio 2 – Broadway Dance Center: Another very famous dance studio,…
A Guide to Navigating classes in NYC: Part 1
Attending open classes in New York City can be quite daunting, especially if it is your first time. Each studio in the city that offers open classes provides a unique experience for dancers. Below, I’ve shared my first of four recommendations of studios in New York City that offer open classes, along with a description…