Contemporary Dance
All contributors in Contemporary Dance
Mia Michaels, American Choreographer
In: Contemporary Dance Choreography
By: Terah Talley
Best known for her appearance on "So You Think You Can Dance," Mia Michaels has inspired thousands with her emotional and unique dance routines. more...
Merce Cunningham, John Cage and the I Ching
In: Contemporary Dance (general)
By: Sylvie Nantais
How casting the coins of the I Ching helped choreographer Merce Cunningham and composer John Cage in their creative process in dance and music more...
In: Contemporary Dance Companies
By: Catherine Owen
Running a local dance company is challenging, but Mile Zero Dance is a Canadian contemporary movement troupe that have proved it's possible with community support. more...
In: Contemporary Dance (general)
By: Elyse Levesque
Martha Graham developed a dance technique that broke the mold of classical ballet and pioneered the field of modern dance. more...
In: Contemporary Dance (general)
By: Kim Rush
Isadora Duncan was a pioneer of American modern dance and lived a life made for the movies. more...
The Expanse Movement Arts Festival
In: Contemporary Dance Performances
By: Andrea Beca
A spotlight on Edmonton's annual dance and movement festival with an outline of performers, dates, and locations - everything you need to know! more...
Chippendales Dancer Karl Stevens
In: Contemporary Dance Companies
By: Robert Igoe
Few people know the exact day that their destiny was revealed. Fewer yet can see that moment on video.
Karl Stevens is one of those fortunate few.
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In: Contemporary Dance Performances
By: Neil Pedley
The Gotham Chamber Opera Company, headed by Neal Goran, staged a unique blend of contemporary dance and traditional opera. more...
In: Contemporary Dance (general)
By: Karen Lotter
As timeless as her choreography is, so elusive is Mia Michaels about her biographical details. Maybe she believes the dance should do the talking. more...
Myra Beltran's Portrait of a Wallflower
In: Contemporary Dance Choreography
By: Joelle Jacinto
She began with Le Grand Tango, but it was a non-celebrational solo that captured the essence of the choreographer's ten years. more...
A Bustling Philippine Contemporary Dance Scene
In: Contemporary Dance (general)
By: Joelle Jacinto
Independent dance artists in the Philippines can make a sizable ripple in a humongous pond, but perhaps it is more important to keep the smaller ripples going, too. more...
Site-Specific Dance and New Performance Spaces
In: Contemporary Dance (general)
By: Joelle Jacinto
Creativity was not the only lesson gained from site specific dance improvisation. It trains the dancer to be able to perform anywhere they can, not just in the theater. more...
Interview with Acrobatic Act Heir of Insanity
In: Contemporary Dance Performances
By: Lauren John
Simon from modern acrobatic act Heir of Insanity talks about his background in performing arts, the interesting origins of his acts name, and his hopes for the future. more...
In: Contemporary Dance (general)
By: Estela Kennen
What is strolling? An energetic, synchronized dance made popular by Black and Latino Greek organizations. more...
