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APPLAUSE NYC
hop, ballet, jazz, house, popping, locking, and many more old and new styles, New York houses some of the most talented and inspirational dancers and choreographers in the world.” Trammell Logan, Dance Department Head
BALLET ACADEMY EAST Andrew Schwartz
In A City Bursting With Excellent Dance Programs, We Asked Some Talented Young Dancers (And Their Teachers) To Give Us A Peek At The Magic Edited by Mia Weber; Photography by Daniel S. Burnstein, Karen Haberberg, and Andrew Schwartz In this special photo essay, we stopped by eight of our favorite local dance programs to capture young dancers working with their instructors, and the results—as you can see—are a many-shaded montage of joy, beauty, and movement. We hope you’ll be inspired to share the story with children of any age interested in dance.
APPLAUSE NYC “My favorite moment [as a dancer] was being told that when dancing hip hop, you can let go and express yourself. I tried to let go and I’ll remember that moment forever.” Michelle Young, 16 “NYC is and will always be the home of dance. The heart of dance beats deep within our city. From hip
“A teacher once told me that dancers have to make the unnatural natural. Ballet requires a lot of hard work and perseverance, but when you are passionate about dance, all of it is enjoyable.” Chloe Harper, 14 “I love children. Even more important than teaching ballet, I relish the opportunity to nurture and encourage children.” Darla Hoover, Pre-Professional Division Associate Artistic Director continued on page 34
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New York Family | October 2013
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