Contemporary Dance

Scottish dance has a distinctive identity, one that feeds as much on European influence as English.

Dec 11, 2009 - gareth vile

Best known for her appearance on "So You Think You Can Dance," Mia Michaels has inspired thousands with her emotional and unique dance routines.

Oct 23, 2009 - Terah Talley

How casting the coins of the I Ching helped choreographer Merce Cunningham and composer John Cage in their joint creative processes in dance and music

Aug 28, 2009 - Sylvie Nantais

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.

Jun 29, 2009 - Catherine Owen

Martha Graham developed a dance technique that broke the mold of classical ballet and pioneered the field of modern dance.

Jun 23, 2009 - Elyse Levesque

Isadora Duncan was a pioneer of American modern dance and lived a life made for the movies.

May 8, 2009 - Kim Rush

A spotlight on Edmonton's annual dance and movement festival with an outline of performers, dates, and locations - everything you need to know!

Feb 19, 2009 - Andrea Beca

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.

Jan 14, 2009 - Robert Igoe

The Gotham Chamber Opera Company, headed by Neal Goran, staged a unique blend of contemporary dance and traditional opera.

Dec 22, 2008 - Neil Pedley

As timeless as her choreography is, so elusive is Mia Michaels about her biographical details. Maybe she believes the dance should do the talking.

Oct 24, 2008 - Karen Lotter

She began with Le Grand Tango, but it was a non-celebrational solo that captured the essence of the choreographer's ten years.

Aug 21, 2008 - 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.

Aug 21, 2008 - 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.

Jul 23, 2008 - Joelle Jacinto

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.

Jul 14, 2008 - Lauren John

What is strolling? An energetic, synchronized dance made popular by Black and Latino Greek organizations.

Aug 31, 2007 - Estela Kennen