Ballet

Eva Maze | With Ballet in My Soul

Dance Mogul: What inspired a career for you in the arts? Eva Maze: Growing up in Europe, I always liked the arts, whether it was classical music, painting or theatre. I especially…

Larissa Gerszke From Ottawa to the World

– Theik Smith Photography @theikphoto Dance Mogul: You’ve been on tour consistently for the past couple of years, can you tell us what those experiences have been like for you? Larissa Gerszke:…

Alison Stroming | Changing the Narrative for Ballerinas

Photo: @jordanmatter Dance Mogul: What inspired you to dance? Alison: I was born in Recife, Brazil and was adopted when was I was eight months old. My four siblings all danced growing…

Chantal’ Ashantè Hill | Manifesting the Spiritual Ballerina

Dance Mogul: What inspired you to start dancing? Chantal’: Gods divine influence inspired me to start dancing. It’s my purpose. Dancing in spirit & in truth as a Spiritual Ballerina draws me…

Yan Zhuang | Balancing Life In The States

From left, Zhuang Yan, Tian Hao and Sun Hong-Liang of “Double It,” which opened at the Baruch Performing Arts Center  Credit Julieta Cervantes for The New York Times   Dance Mogul: What has…

Go To Heaven Dance Company | Dancing For A Higher Purpose

  Dance Mogul: What was the inspiration behind your company?   Keilah Glover: As a young child my goal was to become a dance teacher, so my destiny was fulfilled when Go To…

Olivia Hutcherson | Fighting Back With Dance

Photo by Joseph Asbery Powered by Studio1 Production Dance Mogul: What inspired you to start dancing? Olivia: Music has always been a driving force in my life that evokes feelings and inspires movement.…

Arch Contemporary Ballet | 2016 World Premieres

Arch-Contemporary-Ballet-Replica- Photo-by-Noel-Valero-Choreographer-Sheena-Annalise     PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE Friday, November 18th 8:00 pm Saturday, November 19th 2:00 pm (Autism Friendly performance)  Saturday, November 19th 8:00 pm  $25 General Admission, Arch for Autism performance $20…

Elite Academy of Dance | Keeping Sight Of The Bigger Picture

Dance Mogul Magazine Exclusive…  Dance Mogul:What was the inspiration behind your studio? Lauren Mangano Callahan:Elite Academy of Dance is located in Shrewsbury MA, and we are in our 9th season of business.…

Benjamin Briones Ballet | The Round Table

    Dance Mogul: Tell us about the purpose of your upcoming production? Benjamin Briones: Benjamin Briones Ballet is about to be 4 years in existence since we premiered as a contemporary…

Destiny Wimpye | Leaping Hurdles To Your Destiny

Photo By: Aaron Lacy Dance Mogul: What inspired you to start dancing? Destiny Wimpye: I was inspired to dance after taking my first recreational class at Starbound Dance Company in Conyers, Ga. When…

Alisa Aslanova | Glorifying Ballet In Multiple Ways

Dance Mogul: What inspired you to start dancing? Alisa: There wasn’t a specific inspiration. I just came to love ballet very much and this love is forever. Having touched this art once,…

JoVonna Parks | Finding Stability

  Photo Credit: Jamy Hsu  Dance Mogul: What has been some of the hardships you have encountered while pursuing your dreams? JoVonna: Well, pursuing your dreams will always be hard no matter…

Khalia Campbell | Over Coming Our Fears and Doubts

Photo Credit: @JREIDPHOTO Dance Mogul: What has been some of the hardships you have encountered while pursuing your dreams? Khalia: I know what you’re probably thinking, here goes the “Colored Girl” card.…

ARCH CONTEMPORARY BALLET | Château

Dance Mogul: What is the purpose of your current production? Arch Contemporary Ballet (ACB) challenges the past and launches into the future with new pointe work, new music, and new ideas about what…

ARCH CONTEMPORARY BALLET: WORLD PREMIERE NOV 7TH

TWELVE DANCERS AND FOUR MOVING MUSICIANS PRESENT ONE WORLD PREMIERE BY ARCH CONTEMPORARY BALLET ABOUT ARCH CONTEMPORARY BALLET Founded in 2013, New York City’s Arch Contemporary Ballet was established with a bold…

Zest Collective in NEW York

UPTOWN DANCE COMPANY PRESENTS BRAND NEW WORK AT ISHAM PARK’S BRUCE REYNOLDS’ MEMORIAL GARDEN Dance Mogul Magazine speaks with Artistic Director of the ZEST COLLECTIVE Gentry Isaiah George and his company’s new…

Dance Mogul Magazine Exclusive Interview | Sakina Ibrahim

DMM: What was the inspiration behind your book? Sakina Ibrahim: I have been teaching dance for about 10 years, while I was doing research on black youth and dance empowerment in Graduate…

Pharaohs of Memphis | DAMN Film Series

Dance Mogul Magazine had the honor of screening the latest success story of the Memphis Jookin culture thanks to the DAMN Film Series at the Theater Lab Annex on 4/27/15. Dance Mogul Magazine…

Dance Mogul Magazine | Defining Women of Grace | April 2015

[purchase_link id=”11598″ text=”Add to Cart” style=”button” color=”dark-gray”] File Type: Downloadable PDF File size: 11 MB Dear Readers: With the success of our 2014 magazine that focused on building self-esteem, a publication that…

Alternative Society | 2015 Review

Special Review Alternative Society Hosted by: Leandro Silva Location: Manhattan Bridges High School | NYC Date: 3-21-2018 Alternative Society opened with a great energy in “Segredo Da Fe.” It was a perfect indication that…

Howard University | Honors Brown Ballerinas | 2015 Review

It was an honor to witness Howard University’s event “Honoring Brown Ballerinas.” The event featured a special Q & A with ABT’s premier soloist Misty Copeland. The event was curated by Royce…

The Giving Tree | 2015 Review

  Dance Mogul Magazine Exclusive…  Special Review The Giving Tree Hosted by: Shelly Hutchinson Location: The Salvatore Capezio Theater at Peridance | NYC Date: 3-28-2015 We are now in the age of…

Moscow City Ballet’s Don Quixote | 2015

Dance Mogul Magazine Exclusive…  Dance Mogul: What was the inspiration behind Don Quixote? Leonid Fleishaker: Don Q is a part of a basic repertoire of any major company. This is a full…

Dance Mogul Magazine featuring Cecile Klaus Exclusive

Photo by: Alexandre Guys Dmm: Who and what have been your inspirations in dance and in life? Cecile: Tons of dancers would answer the same: Michael Jackson! Then music videos of the…

Suzanne Beahrs Dance

  Dance Mogul: What is the inspiration for Rise? Suzanne Beahrs: The inspiration for RISE came from thinking about dance education. Modern dance places value on being yourself, and I love seeing…

AMANDA SELWYN DANCE THEATRE

Dance Mogul Magazine Exclusive…    Dance Mogul: What can the audience expect during your anniversary year? Amanda Selwyn: For my 15th Anniversary year, audiences can expect to see a true celebration of…

Douglas Dunn & Dancers presents | World Premiere of Aidos

Dance Mogul: What can the world expect from Aidos?   Douglas Dunn: Aidos celebrates the uplifting uselessness of bodies in aestheticized motion. The subtext of the piece is that no matter how hard we…

New York Theatre Ballet presents | Cinderella

  Dance Mogul: What is the inspiration for the series? Diana Byer: Once Upon A Ballet began many years ago as a way to introduce inner-city children to dance, music, design and…

Richard Maddock | The Keys to Dancing

Dance Mogul: When did you fall in love with music? Richard Maddock: I’ve always loved music! I started piano lessons when I was three years old and throughout my childhood and adolescence…

INTERMEZZO Dance Company presents | 2015 Season Five World Premieres

INTERMEZZO Dance Company presents 2015 Season Five World Premieres January 17-18, 2015 at Miller Theatre at Columbia University INTERMEZZO Dance Company, a ballet company founded by American Ballet Theatre soloist Craig Salstein,…

Dances Patrelle presents | The Yorkville Nutcracker

Dances Patrelle presents The Yorkville Nutcracker December 4-7, 2014 Dances Patrelle presents The Yorkville Nutcracker from December 4-7, 2014 at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, E. 68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, NYC. Performances: Thursday, Friday…