August 17th, 2018 by Richie Kormos
Our #WomanOfInterest may not be a dancer on-stage, but she is a dancer in the ring. Nicola Adams made boxing history in the 2012 London Olympics. She is an inspiration to any young girl hoping to achieve their dreams! Round 1 Nicola “The Lioness” Adams was born in Leeds in the UK on October […]
Usually when we think of people making a difference, we tend to picture an older person. However, Shannon Harkins redefines that notion. She is a wonderful reminder that hard work and determination can turn dreams into a reality. That’s why we chose her for this week’s #DancerDose. Nurturing A Gift At the tender age […]
August 17th, 2018 by Richie Kormos
As we get closer and closer to the next decade, we can only help but wonder what iconic dance is going to come from this current decade. The past 10 decades have given us such staples in the current dance world. Let’s take a look at the iconic dance genres we’ve adopted! 1920s: Swing […]
August 17th, 2018 by Richie Kormos
Many of our dancers dream of being a Broadway performer. This dancer didn’t let anything stop her. Now, Haley Fish is living the dream on the Great White Way! Let’s see what she has been up to since competing on the StarQuest stage! Born A Dancer Born in Lexington, KY, Haley Fish is no […]
August 10th, 2018 by Richie Kormos
Has anyone ever told you that you couldn’t do something? Well, our #WomanOfInterest had the universe telling her that, but instead, she worked hard to overcome everything the world threw at her. Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin is a pioneer for the deaf community and an inspiration to us all! Early Life Marlee Matlin was […]
August 10th, 2018 by Richie Kormos
For so long, ballerinas had just one look. But today’s ballerinas are daring to be unique, different and most of all, themselves. This week’s #DancerDose is not afraid to be herself, Afro and all. Ingrid Silva represents the modern-day ballerina. Early Life Ingrid Silva was born on November 24, 1988 in Rio de […]
August 10th, 2018 by Richie Kormos
After reading David Sheward’s article “What It Takes to Train a Broadway Star”, there is a lot of a dancer can take away to prepare for Broadway auditions. Here is what we found to be the MOST important for you to have your name in lights in Time Square: Work on your unique skills! […]
August 2nd, 2018 by Richie Kormos
You want to be the best you can be when getting on stage, but sometimes stage fright can hold you back. Here are 10 tips from Janet Esposito, MSW, quoted from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, you can use to help overcome your fear: Shift the focus from yourself and your […]
This week’s #DancerDose proves to the world that a dancer does not have to be limited to just one performance avenue. Gregory Hines’ gift made room for him to not only perform on stage but to reach the masses through television, the big screen, albums, and books. Gregory, the Prodigy On Valentine’s Day in […]
August 2nd, 2018 by Richie Kormos
Meet Jahra ‘Rager’ Wasasala: contemporary dancer, choreographer, poet, and this week’s #WomanOfInterest. Of New Zealand-Fijian origins, this multi-disciplinary artist fuses contemporary dance with live poetry and other unique artistic mediums. She utilizes art as a means to start a conversation. Wasasala, though not yet 30, has already begun to make her mark on the local and […]
These dancers are not giving up and reaching their dreams! This is “I Won’t Give Up” performed by Miami Dance Company. #SQOnstage #SQPreciousPetites
What happens when you have a boxer and a dancer working together? Find out here.
Here's What Happens When Boxers and Ballet Dancers Share the Stage
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St. Paul Ballet simply needed space to rehearse. The troupe found that, and so much more, at a local Minnesota boxing gym. Today, the dancers train side by side with boxers at Element Gym, and the two groups have even teamed up for a co-choreographed show.Has anyone ever told you that you couldn’t do something? Well, our #WomanOfInterest had the universe telling her that, but instead, she worked hard to overcome everything the world threw at her. Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin is a pioneer for the deaf community and an inspiration to us all! Learn her story on today’s blog.
#WomanOfInterest: Marlee Matlin
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Has anyone ever told you that you couldn’t do something? Well, our #WomanOfInterest had the universe telling her that, but instead, she worked hard to overcome everything the world threw at her. Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin is a pioneer for the deaf community and an inspiration to us all!
