Lil Buck’s jookin’ Dying Swan was the sensation of Fall for Dance at New York City Center. Unfurling from a rounded position with luxurious musicality, gliding feet, and liquid arms, he seemed to embody the romantic spirit—in sneakers and jeans. Lil Buck is one of our “25 to Watch,” but he’s also the tip of […]

Dance Theater Workshop celebrates 40 years as a choreographic incubator and artists’ services organization. Dance Theater Workshop was born in 1965. The mid ’60s was a fertile period for the New York dance world. Many artists were pushing the boundaries of what is considered dance. The National Endowment for the Arts and The New York […]

Dance Theater Workshop in downtown Manhattan is turning 40. The anniversary gala on June 12 will celebrate not only DTW’s longevity, but also the potential for any small, dancer-driven cooperative to grow into a major player on an international scale. For me, DTW will always be a special place. I started seeing dance there when […]

With this issue, Dance Magazine begins a new monthly column where we ask distinguished dance teachers their advice about technique, performing, and health. Assistant Editor Tamara Johnson interviews master teacher David Howard.   Photo of David Howard from the DM Archives.   Turns generate so much excitement in the audience, and triples are becoming more […]