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We hope you enjoy what DancePulp has to offer. On this site you will find candid video interviews with some of the most respected and renowned artists in the dance community, a blog with frequent posts relevant to today’s world of dance, and a membership section where you can get involved, connect with other members, and share ideas with us on what you hope to see and hear on DancePulp. Your feedback is important to us, and we want DancePulp to truly enhance the dance community at large. A new video will be released each week, so come back and watch often for recent, insightful, and original content from the world’s top dance professionals.
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William Wingfield
William Wingfield speaks on how to meaningfully approach your art, being a contestant on So You Think You Can Dance, and performing on live television.
Christopher Wheeldon
Christopher Wheeldon shares the story of his move from London to NY, joining NYCB and his transition from dancer to choreographer.
Jill Johnson
Frankfurt Ballet alum and Forsythe protege Jill Johnson talks about her experience working with William Forsythe during his prime creation years, Forsythe’s impact…
The featured videos section is a rotating, curated selection of videos worth viewing ……………………………………………………………………..
Upcoming Videos
Here’s a sneak peek of who’s in the DancePulp pipeline. This list is just SOME of the people you can look forward to seeing coming up on DancePulp. We want to keep the rest a secret, because everyone loves a good surprise! We have a large archive of films and will release at least one every week.
Look forward to interview footage of these great talents in future DancePulp episodes:
The following list is not in chronological order.
- Sascha Radetsky
American Ballet Theatre principal - Lucia Lacarra
Bayerische Staatsballett principal - Christian Spuck
Stuttgart Ballet resident choreographer
- Marcelo Gomes
American Ballet Theatre principal - Ricardo Zayas
Alonzo King’s Lines Ballet - Susan Jaffe
former American Ballet Theatre principal
- Joaquin de Luz
New York City Ballet principal - Heather Lang
Spiderman on Broadway dancer - Purdie Baumann
Radio City Rockette
Harumi Terayama
Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet dancer Harumi Terayama talks about how her experiences at Juilliard and opened her eyes to the world of contemporary dance, compares dance in the U.S. and Japan, and describes the challenges of working at Cedar Lake.
Daniil Simkin
ABT soloist Daniil Simkin talks about his private training with his mother, how coming from a ballet family has affected his career, and the importance of work-life balance as a professional ballet dancer.
Trey McIntyre
Trey McIntyre, Artistic Director of the Trey McIntyre Project talks about challenging and pushing himself, artistic growth, and what he hopes to achieve with his work by striving to not repeat himself or rely on past success.
Maria Kochetkova
SFB principal Maria Kochetkova tells the story of her move to San Francisco from Europe, why she decided to use social media to share her love of ballet, and talks about her ambition and work ethic.
Prince Credell
Le Ballet du Grand Theatre de Geneve dancer Prince Credell compares his experiences working with Ailey 2, Alonzo King, Hubbard Street, Le Ballet, and shares the realizations that he’s made along the way.
Muriel Maffre
Former SFB Principal Muriel Maffre discusses triumphing over personal challenges as a young dancer at the Paris Opera Ballet School and her concerns with ballet.
Tiler Peck
Then NYCB Soloist (now Principal) Tiler Peck reflects on her competition upbringing and how it has shaped her training and career, reveals what makes her nervous, and shares her personal approach to performing.
David Hallberg
ABT Principal David Hallberg shares how he rose through the ranks to become a star and shares his passion about forms of performance art other than classical ballet.
Jamar Roberts
Jamar Roberts talks about his experiences performing as a member of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and shares his sources of inspiration in creating his own choreography.
Safi Thomas
Safi Thomas speaks about the founding purpose and mission of the Hip Hop Dance Conservatory, unearths the parallel structures of ballet, modern and hip hop, and the discusses the importance of hip hop’s history in its future progress.
Wendy Whelan
Wendy Whelan shares her beginnings in ballet, life at NYCB after Balanchine, and the challenges of a classical background in working with a diverse range of choreographers.
Ted Brandsen
Ted Brandsen on dance in America & Europe, his hopes for the future of dance, making dance accessible to new audiences, and advice to young dancers.
The Best & Worst of Ballet-Inspired Fashion: Part 2
As promised, here is Part 2 of my Ballet-Inspired Fashion post. As I said, it can be done well, or not. Here are my picks for the ugliest in ballet fashion.
The Best & Worst of Ballet-Inspired Fashion: Part 1
Ballet has always made its mark on the fashion world. Ballerina flats, flowing gowns, soft wrap-up sweaters, lace up pumps, and tutu-like skirts are seen on runways, magazines, the red carpet, and even pop music videos. It can be done well…or not.
Hold That Pose For Me
A few years ago, I saw my first vogueing video on YouTube. I have been hooked ever since, finding the one-of-a-kind dance style and underground scene incredibly fascinating. A few of my friends have participated in “balls,” or meetings where different vogueing groups or “houses” come together to battle in dance and fashion-inspired categories for cash prizes. With significant research, I was able to attend one of these balls at a club in NYC last year. I’ve been to a couple since, and they are unforgettable. I don’t know a whole lot about how the scene operates…
20 Questions with Kathi Martuza
Kathi Martuza is a principal dancer with Oregon Ballet Theatre. She’s a former dancer at San Francisco Ballet.
1. What is your breakfast of choice?
“A whole wheat tortilla with melted cheese, avocado and arugula-drizzled with olive oil, salt and pepper.”
2. What is your pre-performance ritual?
“I put my feet up and take a nap. I drink a cup of black tea while I do my hair and make-up. Then I tape my toes, do a 10 min. floor-barre, and a 15 min. barre, put on my costume and go over a few steps.”
20 Questions with Noelani Pantastico
Noelani Pantastico is a principal dancer with Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo. She’s a former principal at Pacific Northwest Ballet.
1. What is your breakfast of choice?
“Usually coffee & toast.”
2. What is your pre-performance ritual?
“Usually I like to get to the theater one & a half to 2 hours before my stage time. I LOVE the process of taping my toes, putting on my makeup, stretching, & warming up. It’s a bit like meditating for me. Usually I keep things light with fellow dancers, and then I usually go through my steps very lightly just to help me visualize. I don’t like to go over steps that are hard because it sometimes blocks me. I DO go over all my notes over & over to please myself & the choreographer. It helps me feel growth in a role or step, especially if I am repeating a ballet. And that’s pretty much it!”
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