Dance Magazine

On May 12, 2026, the beloved, spitfire ballet teacher Judy Fielman Rice passed away unexpectedly at the age of 65. Many of Rice’s current and former students flooded social media with memories of their favorite “Judy-isms,” funny anecdotes, and unforgettable tendu combinations. She leaves behind a positive legacy centered in her joyful approach to ballet.

Rice was bo...

Spending time with the Seaweed Sisters is like going on a playdate you wish would never end. The trio—Megan Lawson, Jillian Meyers, and Dana Wilson—has taken audiences on whimsical adventures for years. A five-minute performance started it all in 2013, followed by annual videos and occasional live appearances, during which they developed their inimitable blend of dance, theat...

Aurora Chernis developed the recipe for her no-bake brownie balls last year when she was craving brownies. “I didn’t feel like baking, so I put a bunch of ingredients together and they turned out delicious,” says the Grand Rapids Ballet trainee. “They’re a great sweet treat at the end of the day.” Chernis’ brownie balls are just one of dozens of recipes she’s posted online ...

Here are the latest promotions, appointments, and departures; notable awards and accomplishments; and new funding opportunities from May 2026.

Dayton Contemporary Dance Company associate artistic director Qarrianne Blayr has been named artistic director, succeeding Debbie Blunden-Diggs, who has concurrently s...

Pedro Pascal is forlorn—until he begins to see a vision of himself in a brighter future, set to the upbeat song “Perfect,” by Sam i. Suddenly, he’s swiveling his hips and doing chest thrusts; passers-b­­y become his backup dancers, joining him for a playful, colorful dream sequence choreographed by Tanisha Scott. The five-and-a-half-minute, Spike Jonze–directed clip has the f...