Meet Beyoncé’s “Black Parade” Choreographer, Jakevis Thomason

Just a few years after his graduation from the Glorya Kaufman School of Dance at the University of Southern California, Jakevis Thomason booked the dream gig for many a commercial dancemaker: choreographing for Beyoncé. After making a viral dance video to Queen Bey’s “Black Parade,” Thomason was approached by the artist’s team to set the song’s choreography on her dancers for last year’s Renaissance tour. His work is deeply musical, simultaneously filled with sumptuous details and full-bodied movements—allowing it to translate perfectly from film to arena. Thomason has also choreographed for Brandy and has performed with a slew of big names, like […]

ShanDien Sonwai LaRance Carries On Native American Tradition, Culture, and Legacy Through Hoop Dance

ShanDien Sonwai LaRance Carries On Native American Tradition, Culture, and Legacy Through Hoop Dance

At age 8, ShanDien Sonwai LaRance’s father made it a point for her and her two brothers to train together every day at a recreation center in Flagstaff, Arizona. Different-colored hoops sprinkled the floor as the LaRance children prepared for their hour of after-school training in Native American hoop dance. Although she wanted to go downstairs to play with her friends, her dad affectionately said “Practice now, and one day, this dance will open doors for you.”  He was right. Through hoop dance, LaRance has become an advocate for Indigenous communities, sharing her Native American culture with the world. She […]

How Christopher Scott Choreographed the Film “Wicked”

How Christopher Scott Choreographed the Film “Wicked”

Christopher Scott. Photo by Sophy Holland, courtesy Universal Pictures. When Christopher Scott became the choreographer for the film Wicked, he wasn’t in a meeting or on a phone call. He was at the home of his longtime friend, the film director Jon M. Chu. Chu simply handed Scott a hat decorated with the Wicked logo and said, “Are you ready?” That’s how Scott knew it was real, he says, “And then the journey began. And it was one of the craziest journeys of my life.” According to Scott, the path to Wicked started 16 years ago, when he worked with […]

Announcing the 2024 World Choreography Award Winners

Announcing the 2024 World Choreography Award Winners

On Sunday, November 17, the World Choreography Awards hosted its 14th-annual event in Los Angeles to celebrate the innovative, original dance works of some of the world’s most talented choreographers in television, film, music videos, commercials, and digital content. Here are the winners: Motion PictureFatima Robinson, associates Adrian Wiltshire and Tia Rivera: The Color Purple Television Award Show/SpecialParris Goebel: Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show Television Reality ShowTessandra Chavez: “The Kelly Clarkson Show” CommercialsParris Goebel: TRESemmé Television (Episodic)Jon Boogz, associate Malaena Eagle: “Blindspotting” (for “Routines: The History / San Quentin Blues”) ​Digital Content (Independent)Robbie Blue: “Dance Dance Shimmy Celebration Extravaganza” ​Music […]

Miss Universe 2023’s Journey to Master the Art of Dance

Miss Universe 2023’s Journey to Master the Art of Dance

Dance has always played an integral role in the Miss Universe pageants, as it showcases a contestant’s grace, poise, and confidence. With the upcoming Miss Universe 2023 competition, the significance of dance will be greater than ever. In this article, we will explore the journey of contestants as they prepare for the dance segment of the competition. We will discuss the challenges they face and the impact of dance on their confidence levels. So, let’s dive into the world of dance and Miss Universe! The Role of Dance in Miss Universe Pageants Dance performances are an essential component of the […]

How to Establish as a Dance Teacher?

How to Establish as a Dance Teacher?

Establish as a Dance Teacher Here are a few points on how to establish oneself as a dance teacher. In summary, to establish oneself as a dance teacher in 2023, it’s important to develop a unique teaching style, embrace technology, build a strong network, continuously improve your skills, create a strong online presence, and offer specialized classes or workshops. By following these tips, dance teachers can differentiate themselves in a competitive market and build a successful career in the industry.

How to Organise and Manage a Dance class?

How to Organise and Manage a Dance class?

Manage a Dance class is very important for all dance teachers and Instructors. Creating a positive learning atmosphere effective teaching depends on the teacher’s ability to organize and manage the dance class. Dealing with students behaviour in a dance class in giving appropriate feedback to students and additional management strategies. Teaching strategies match with classroom organization and management. The teacher uses management strategies to direct behaviours benefiting a viable learning environment. As the dance teacher, you must able to execute with multi-task focus throughout his/her class. The skills and strategies support a rich teaching-learning environment using teaching and management strategies […]

HOW TO BE A CLEANER DANCER?

HOW TO BE A CLEANER DANCER?

Are you trying to be a cleaner dancer? I can help you! While dance is an expression and not a military drill, being clean allows the audience to see and understand your movements better. And having a good understanding of your execution will help you feel free and more expressive! Here are some ways and tricks that will help you, how to become a cleaner dancer. A clean dancer must do… 1. Developing body awareness To be a clean dancer, you must develop a sense of awareness so that you are able to enact the imagination of the choreographers or those […]

How to Get a Dancer’s Body?

How to Get a Dancer’s Body?

How to Get a Dancer’s Body? Dancer’s bodies are ordinarily long, incline, and solid. Many individuals begrudge the body, however, don’t really understand that they can get a comparable shape. Utilise these tips to shape your workout routine keeping in mind the end goal to get a dancer’s body. Begin doing Pilates. Pilates grows long, incline muscles in the arms, legs, and glutes. Doing Pilates all the time will help you get the sort of shape and quality a great many. It will likewise expand your adaptability, with the goal that you can move as smoothly as somebody who moves, […]