by Charlotte Barnett | Jun 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
A dancer’s job is rarely ever just to dance. They are also fitness experts, on-the-fly seamstresses, makeup artists and social media managers. On top of this, many are also taking on the role of “brand ambassador.” This title can mean a lot of...
by Amy Brandt | May 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s impossible to miss Complexions Contemporary Ballet’s Jillian Davis onstage. Tall and glamorous, her commanding stage presence, luxurious movement quality and intuitive musicality have made her one of the company’s standout stars. But her road to...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Jan 20, 2020 | News, Onstage
Wonder what’s going on in ballet this week? We’ve rounded up some highlights. New York City Ballet’s Winter Season Opens With Two All-Balanchine Programs After a quick post-Nutcracker break, New York City Ballet is back. The company’s winter...
by Marissa DeSantis | Jul 11, 2019 | Profiles, Studio to Street
Candy Tong is Complexions Contemporary Ballet’s resident fashionista. “I’m known in this company for bringing too big of a suitcase,” she says. Tong shares her style tips (and life on the road with Complexions) on her vlog, Candy Coated, and...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Feb 18, 2019 | News, Onstage
Wonder what’s going on in ballet this week? We’ve pulled together some highlights. Houston Ballet’s New Full Length Story Ballet, “Sylvia,” Has Its World Premiere This week, Houston Ballet is putting its stamp on an old classic with the...
by Haley Hilton | Feb 14, 2019 | Dance Spirit, News, Profiles, Trending
Complexions Contemporary Ballet is celebrating their 25th anniversary this year, and we can hardly contain our excitement. Their longstanding commitment to diversity and daring, edgy repertoire has made them an exemplar of American contemporary ballet today. The...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Jul 2, 2018 | Career, Profiles
In 2016, choreographer Jeremy McQueen founded the Black Iris Project with the aim of bringing together predominantly minority dancers each summer to create works that celebrate diversity and black history. This year, he’s mixing it up. In honor of South African...
by Maggie McNamara Mandal | Jan 11, 2018 | Summer Study, Training
When Complexions Contemporary Ballet’s summer intensive program director Meg Paul auditions students for its Detroit intensive, there’s one thing that catches her eye for all the wrong reasons. “It’s a real pet peeve of mine when a dancer keeps...