20 Questions with Laurel Keen

Laurel Keen is a principal dancer with Alonzo King’s Lines Ballet.

1. What is your breakfast of choice?
“Granola and decaf.”

2. What is your pre-performance ritual?
“Finding some time to myself, ipod and emergen-C-y.”

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“Social Dancing”

A few months ago ballet and Twitter appeared together in the same front page article in the New York Times. Entitled ‘Ballet Stars Now Tweet as Well as Flutter‘ and illustrated with a photo of NYCB’s Ashley Bouder tweeting during a rehearsal break, the article by Gia Kourlas argued that Twitter is “starting to change the public face of ballet (…) making ballet dancers human.”

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Charity De Loera

Broadway’s The Lion King cast member Charity De Loera shares how she got her start on Broadway, insights into the rehearsal process, the importance of taking class regularly, and the joys and rigors of performing in a show that plays 8 times per week.

Ted Brandsen

Dutch National Ballet Artistic Director Ted Brandsen talks about the company’s unique style and repertoire, the importance of giving dancers individual attention and creating a positive company environment.

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.

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