Today's Dance Edit: NYC's dance studios are in trouble

November 19, 2020

"Baryshnibot"

—what Merritt Moore, ballerina and quantum physicist, nicknamed the robot that's become her quarantine dance partner

On this week's episode of The Dance Edit Podcast, extraordinary dancer Lloyd Knight joins for a discussion of the power of dancer voices and his role in the upcoming InterMission performance. We also get into essential articles by Misty Copeland and Gregory King, the surprisingly dance-filled Macy's parade, and all things #Ratatousical. Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen.

Facing plummeting enrollment and a lack of clear reopening guidance, New York City's dance studios—especially its smaller, community-oriented schools—are struggling to stay afloat. (The New York Times)
On December 10, Tina Fey will host NBC's One Night Only: The Best of Broadway, a starry benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS with performances by seven Broadway shows and previews of productions set to open in 2021. (Broadway.com)
New Paris Opera director Alexander Neef has taken on one of the most prestigious jobs in culture—amid a pandemic, labor strikes, and allegations of institutional racism. (The New York Times)
We've seen everything from at-home musical productions to Star Wars–themed online ballet classes during quarantine, but what actually constitutes "fair use" of protected content? An attorney breaks down the rules. (Playbill)
Six choreographers discuss how they go about titling their works, and the power of a good (or bad) title. (Dance Magazine)
Mariah Carey's upcoming holiday special on Apple TV Plus will include an appearance by Misty Copeland. (Variety)

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