Welcome! On this site you will find candid video interviews with some of the most respected and renowned artists in the global dance community and a blog with reviews and frequent articles relevant to today’s world of dance. New videos are released often, so come back for insightful and original content from the world’s top dance professionals.
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William Wingfield
William Wingfield speaks on how to meaningfully approach your art, being a contestant on So You Think You Can Dance, and performing on live television.
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Christopher Wheeldon
Christopher Wheeldon shares the story of his move from London to NY, joining NYCB and his transition from dancer to choreographer.
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Jill Johnson
Frankfurt Ballet alum and Forsythe protege Jill Johnson talks about her experience working with William Forsythe during his prime creation years, Forsythe’s impact…
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Upcoming Videos
Here’s a sneak peek of who’s in the DancePulp pipeline. This list is just SOME of the people you can look forward to seeing coming up on DancePulp. We want to keep the rest a secret, because everyone loves a good surprise! We have a large archive of films and will release at least one every week.
Look forward to interview footage of these great talents in future DancePulp episodes:
The following list is not in chronological order.
- Sascha Radetsky
American Ballet Theatre principal - Lucia Lacarra
Bayerische Staatsballett principal - Christian Spuck
Stuttgart Ballet resident choreographer
- Marcelo Gomes
American Ballet Theatre principal - Ricardo Zayas
Alonzo King’s Lines Ballet - Susan Jaffe
former American Ballet Theatre principal
- Joaquin de Luz
New York City Ballet principal - Heather Lang
Spiderman on Broadway dancer - Purdie Baumann
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Rubinald Pronk
Rubinald Pronk talks about his career, choreographers he’s worked with, choreographers he would like to work with, and his plans for the future.
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Donald Byrd
Seattle’s Spectrum Dance Theater artistic director Donald Byrd talks about his transition from a student of drama and philosophy to a career in dance.
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Raphael Coumes-Marquet
Dresden Semperoper Ballett principal Raphael Coumes-Marquet describes his early training at Paris Opera Ballet school, how adversity sometimes brings blessing, and the importance of having a fresh approach to work even after a long career.
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Sidra Bell
Sidra Bell talks about her academic background and how it shaped her choreographic voice.
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David Hallberg
ABT Principal David Hallberg shares how he rose through the ranks to become a star and shares his passion about forms of performance art other than classical ballet.
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William Wingfield
So You Think You Can Dance alum William Wingfield speaks about a career in the commercial and concert world, his favorite choreographers, the challenges of freelancing, and seeking artistic fulfillment.
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Annabelle Lopez Ochoa
Freelance choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa shares how she became a choreographer, how she continues to make a name for herself, and the importance of networking and self-promotion.
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Charity De Loera
Broadway’s The Lion King cast member Charity De Loera shares how she got her start on Broadway, insights into the rehearsal process, the importance of taking class regularly, and the joys and rigors of performing in a show that plays 8 times per week.
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William Wingfield
William Wingfield speaks on how to meaningfully approach your art, being a contestant on So You Think You Can Dance, and performing on live television.
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Yumiko Takeshima
Dresden Semperoper Ballett principal dancer Yumiko Takeshima discusses highlights from her career and how it motivated her to start her own dancewear company.
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Susan Jaffe
Former American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Susan Jaffe recounts the story of her discovery by Mikhail Baryshnikov and how it launched her long, superstar career.
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Andrea Schermoly
Nederlands Dans Theater’s Andrea Schermoly discusses her move from Boston Ballet to NDT, the road she took to get into the company, and the challenges it presented.
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REVIEW: Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Roméo et Juliette at City Center
For some, Romeo and Juliet is a story of love. For others, it is a tale of tragic fate. But in Pacific Northwest Ballet’s production, which ran last weekend at City Center, it is primarily a story of adolescence — which provides a duly tormented backdrop for the story’s central conflicts.
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