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The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is proud to announce a new collaboration with Joffrey Ballet School of New York City as part of our new One Year Specialized Certificate Program in Musical Theatre. Starting in May 2025, students wishing to concentrate on intensive Musical Theatre training and comprehensive Dance training will be able to receive dance instruction by Joffrey Ballet School’s (JBS) top professionals and acting and musical theatre instruction with top professionals at The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts (NYCDA). Read all about it on our website on the News and Press page at nycda.edu/news-and-press/, or on BroadwayWorld.com! https://lnkd.in/e3m7dKtz

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NCBAE’s What’s the 411? gives our community the opportunity to meet some of the dopest folks we know! This series will introduce new concepts, people doing extraordinary things in their fields, shed light on little known topics and invite viewers into a world there are no limits to what we can and are doing! Meet one of our faves- thee David Choate of Revolution Dance Theatre! Learn why #BlackBoyJoy is essential in dance and what RDT has coming up next. Grab your Hot Chocolate tickets here and add it to your holiday traditions: https://lnkd.in/gKZGjcZh Did you know 👇🏾? 1. Black men have played transformative roles in dance theatre since the early 20th century, with icons like Alvin Ailey, who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958. Ailey’s company not only showcased Black talent but also redefined modern dance by incorporating African-American cultural themes and storytelling into its repertoire. 2. In recent years, Black male dancers have gained visibility in classical ballet, an area historically dominated by white performers. Artists like Misty Copeland’s frequent partner, Calvin Royal III, are breaking barriers as principal dancers in major companies like American Ballet Theatre, inspiring a new generation of young Black male dancers to pursue ballet and contemporary dance at elite levels. 3.Black dancers often face disparities in access to training, funding, and mentorship compared to their white counterparts. Dance programs in historically Black communities are often underfunded, limiting opportunities for Black dancers to receive the same rigorous early training that is common in predominantly white institutions. This can affect Black dancers’ career paths, especially in genres like ballet, which require specialized training from a young age. #NCBAE #art #entertainment #dance #blackbodies #RevolutionDanceTheatre #blackboyjoy #mistycopeland #ballet #HotChocolate

Add your perspective Irina Roizin Executive Director at Brighton Ballet Theater Co. Inc Teaching young children the art of dance requires a highly qualified teacher. It is crucial to consider the type of education and experience the teacher has. It's essential to have dance classes taught by well-trained instructors with proper education and experience. It's not ideal to have 15-—to 18-year-old girls instructing two—or three-year-old students. The dance teacher should be well-versed in the dance curriculum and hold at least a certificate or a college degree. It's important to understand that young kids absorb everything they see and hear in their first dancing steps. Therefore, using imagination, live piano music, and playful exercises will play a vital role in the child's development.

Very rarely has a story left me as emotional as this one has. As Aun Koh rightly puts it, Choo-San Goh was an incredible talent and left an indelible mark on the dance world, both on the home front and on the global stage. It shames me that I have danced in the Singapore Ballet's studio dedicated to him, but was not aware of the extent of his legacy—which is why I loved speaking to Janek Schergen, who describes his relationship with Goh as 'beyond the boundaries of friends'. Reading official biographies of Goh will reveal very little about his passing due to AIDS complications. In the US, at least, the 1980s and 1990s was a terrible time for many queer communities ravaged by the AIDS epidemic (let's be clear: HIV/AIDS can infect anyone, but at the time, it was largely spread among at-risk communities, including queer ones). You can imagine, of course, the double stigma of homophobia and illness that many faced, and unfortunately, Goh's life and memory was swept up by this historical moment. Today, with the antiretroviral therapy and pre- and post-exposure medication, HIV/AIDS is no longer a death sentence, but stigma still persists—which is why I volunteer with Action for AIDS Singapore (AfA Singapore) whenever I can to educate and destigmatise. And it is not just a pleasure, but an honour, to tell the stories of legends who came before us, and whose memory it is crucial to keep in our hearts.

A fresh wave of interest in unionization has hit the concert-dance world. Recently, dancers in companies like Dance Theatre of Harlem, Ballet Austin, and Dallas Black Dance Theatre have taken steps to join the ranks of long-unionized companies such as American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. All of these dancers are members of the American Guild of Musical Artists,­ the major union for concert dancers as well as singers and staging staff. Teachers are getting in on the action too, with ballet faculty at the School of American Ballet recently joining AGMA. Maybe all this news has you curious about the benefits unionization might bring to your workplace. If so, head to https://lnkd.in/eW6r_dzT to learn how to get started. 📸: Getty Images 📝: Garnet Henderson #danceunion #union #unionize Description: A close-up top view of young people putting their hands together in fists, creating a circle. Text: Dancers: Learn When and How to Unionize

Many companies have started offering sensory-friendly and relaxed performances. The approach and measures taken vary slightly from one company to another, but they all strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for people whose anxiety; neurodiversity; intellectual, mental, or multiple disabilities; and neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s disease or Tourette syndrome make it difficult to sit still and quiet. These performances make big impacts on audiences and dancers alike. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e_743Cbx ✨ 📸 : Royal Ballet principal character artist Gary Avis as Drosselmeyer in “The Nutcracker.” Photo by Alice Pennefather, courtesy Royal Ballet and Opera. 📝 : Dr. Elisabeth Pain #sensoryfriendly #neurodivergent #ballet Description: 1) A male dancer wearing a gray wig, short turquoise coat, blue knickers, red socks and a blue cape, stands center stage and throws his arms up to present a gift on the fllor. He smiles towards the audience and his cape flies wide behind him. Other dancers in period costumes milll about behind him, watching. Text: Sensory-Friendly and Relaxed Performances Make Big Impacts on Audiences and Dancers Alike

San Francisco Ballet’s contract for dancers and stage managers expires on Dec. 6 — the same day the company’s highly anticipated “Nutcracker” production is set to open — raising questions about whether the beloved holiday tradition will go ahead as planned. After five months of tense negotiations, the American Guild of Musical Artists says it has made limited progress in securing a new collective bargaining agreement for its members that addresses important issues like wages, safety and working conditions. https://lnkd.in/gvn64DGK

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Building a TikTok account on trends is so 2021. 🙅🏼♀️ The brands that are going to win in 2025 are the ones who focus on storytelling. 📚 Take the Royal Ballet and Opera 🩰 Their TikTok account is SO good, and they haven’t used a single trending sound. What makes them stand out? 
🎄Behind-the-scenes content: Telling stories about the ballet and opera and really going into detail about the costumes, sets, special effects and history of the company. 
🎄Interviewing their people: Ballet dancers, stage managers and costume designers are all involved, creating a sense of inclusivity and community. 
🎄Performance teasers: Short clips from ballets and operas serve as previews for what audiences can experience live, and creates a sense of FOMO. Why does this approach work? 🌟Their content is NICHE to a T. They know it’s not for everyone, and they don’t care. 💅 🌟They offer exclusive insights that make audiences feel like insiders—turning intrigue into action. Giving value to an audience without selling directly will always win. 🌟Followers feel connected to the people they glimpse behind the scenes. 🌟When a traditional, high-profile brand pulls back the curtain, it makes it all relatable and inviting, and you feel part of their world. Which brands do you think are nailing storytelling?