Ballet Positions News

Novel aimed at teens shows dancing is an act of courage

Lynn Swanson knows dance. "My mom started teaching me ballet positions in the breakfast room when I was about 2 1/2," said Swanson, who spent a few years dancing at Interlochen Camp in the mid 1970s, when it was for college students.

Ballet Paintings by Rachel Isadora, Painter Laureate of the Dance, at 2/20 Gallery, New York

The first one-man show of oil paintings by one of the world’s most prolific and widely published children’s book authors and illustrators.New York (PRWEB) May 18, 2012 “The real treat”— The New York Times. It takes a dancer to depict dancers in the midst of a pirouette (whirl) or jeté (throwing spin). The old masters associated with the dance, notably Degas, could only depict static dancers in ...

Another three reasons to go to the ballet

Go on, who’s got the best stance? Put your ballet knowledge to the test (Photo: Costin Radu)

Insider's look at very young, very talented ballet students

Forget all the ugly words, bad behavior, and cheesy dance competitions on TV's Dance Moms. Youth America Grand Prix is the real deal, with some of the most talented ballet students from around the world competing for awards, scholarships to top schools, and ballet company contracts.

Class notes

The San Mateo High School Dance program will be presenting its annual dance show, MATEO MOTION IX Saturday, May 19. This high energy show features many dance styles including: tap, contemporary, jazz, ballet and hip hop.