On September 12, 2021, I hopped on a plane and moved from Seattle to Ireland to study contemporary dance at the University of Limerick. It was a move five-years in the making, fueled by my lifelong love of Ireland itself and my growing career as a movement artist. I can say without reservation that this move was the best personal, professional, and artistic decision I’ve made to date. Living in a country that feels like home while advancing myself as a dancer has been transformative on a cellular level. I would love to share with you a bit of what I’ve learned on my Irish journey so far.
Read MoreBecoming a mother is a major life goal for many women in the world. But what does it look like when you’re a dancer? So much of the aesthetic of ballet relies on your body looking a certain way, so what happens when you no longer fit that mold? These were questions I started to ask myself when I saw those two VERY dark lines on my pregnancy test.
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We all deserve to celebrate our passions openly and enthusiastically. World Ballet Day offers us the opportunity to do just that. This November 1st, tune into company livestreams, share your favorite ballet photos on social media, and support your favorite local companies, all for the love of ballet.
Read MoreAndrea Hines trained in dance at a high level from a young age in classical ballet. She started in Tacoma City Ballet and transitioned to Evergreen City Ballet and continued to train throughout high school. Since then she took some time off from dance, moved to California and back again, got married and had a baby! In 2019 she decided to come back into the dance world. Starting in the administrative side and then gradually back into ballet classes. Read on to learn more!
Read MoreThe clouds are getting darker, the leaves are turning orange, and there’s a chill that’s been lingering in the air. You know what that means: it’s spooky season. For most of us dancers, dressing up in dazzling costumes is just another day in the office. Nevertheless, when Halloween time comes around, I can hardly contain my excitement. So what better way to celebrate the Halloween spirit than to count down some of our favorite ballet villains! From sorcerers and fairies to rats and royalty, this list is chock full of ballet’s best scoundrels. Read on to find out my evil top picks from some ballet classics.
Read MoreMiYoung Margolis is one of our newest ambassadors here at DWC! She has had a wonderful career in the arts both in South Korea and here in Seattle. An accomplished mixed media artist, fashion designer and choreographer, she brings a unique perspective to the arts and our ambassador program. Read on for more about this unique and interesting artist!
Read MoreAs anyone who’s danced for an extended period knows, costumes can accumulate quickly. After various performances and recitals, the number seems to stack up exponentially. Before you know it, your closet is filled to the brim with tutus, bodices, leotards, jumpsuits, and hairpieces galore. Rather than allowing these sequined creations to collect dust in your bedroom or garage, why not sift through them to create this year’s Halloween costume? Read on to find out some of my top suggestions for turning dance costumes into Halloween costumes.
Read MoreEmpowering dancers is something that is very important to local dance teacher and choreographer Alicia Mullikin. Being able to be your true self in the studio and on stage is one of the main goals she tries to pursue with her dance company El Sueño. We got the chance to speak with Alicia about her mission statement, her dance company, and her personal dance journey. Read on to learn more!
Read MoreAs a young dancer I never really considered the importance of warming up. If you looked across the room before a ballet class I remember seeing dancers sitting in their middle splits, legs on the barre stretching forward and chatting about their weekend plans. When I got to college level dance I discovered my schools recreation center and weight room. It was not until my Anatomy and Physiology class in college that I learned how to strength train and why it is so beneficial in activities like jumping and leaping that was necessary in dance.
Read MoreVania Bynum is one of our newest ambassadors with a unique dance story and very interesting perspective, read on to learn more about her and her organization, VCBynum Arts & Education!