I love to ice my feet after a show or a long day of rehearsals! I feel that with the amount of wear and tear that my body has endured over the years, icing has helped me to stay...

By Christina Ricucci As a dancer, knowing how to perfectly execute a ballet bun is crucial. Whether it’s for an important audition, competition, or just for class. It’s always good to look your best!! The way I...

Oftentimes people are shocked to learn that I struggle with self-confidence and bouts of negativity. I have a personal Instagram that documents my life as a dancer as well as a lifestyle Instagram account that promotes a...

As competition season keeps moving along into 2016, we thought it would be a great time to reach out to our friends over at Open Call Competition and see if they could answer some of our questions!...

This year I was fortunate enough to debuted her role as the Sugar Plum Fairy with the Phoenix Ballet! I decided to document my experience through photos and share them with DDS and all my fans! Here’s a look at my 2015...

From Dance Informa On November 13, ballet legends Oleg Briansky and Mireille Briane received the 2015 “Educational Visionary” Lifetime Achievement Award in a ceremony at New York City’s Clemente Center. Established eight years ago by Mark DeGarmo...

From Dance Informa There is undoubtedly a certain fascination with The Nutcracker in America. Every Christmas season, you can be sure all the major national and regional ballet companies, not to mention local theatres and studios, will...

I found that keeping my voice in shape is very similar to how I keep my body in shape. It takes a hours of practicing exercising to maintain a strong and healthy voice. My vocal teacher, Matt...

Sometimes after a long day at the theatre, the last thing I want to do is come home and cook dinner. Normally I find the action of chopping onions, sautéing vegetables, and getting creative in the kitchen...