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Happy August! We look forward to sharing time with

Happy August! We look forward to sharing time with you during McLeod Technique Online Master Classes this week. These Master Classes are the perfect complement to existing dance study, a great opportunity for everyday wellness enthusiasts, and a way to enhance professional dance knowledge! For us, McLeod Technique is a Emotional Development and Personality Development framework that helps participants increase their physical wellness as well as a tangible emotional construction that could greatly impact a person's career - regardless of the track. Physical tuning, emotional harmony, and mental growth finding unique focus.

Link in bio to register and for more info.

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Monday 8/2:
11:15-11:55 AM EST
McLeod Technique Morning Series:

6:00-7:00 PM EST
MT Reinforced Motor Function for Ballet Application

Tuesday 8/3: ⁣
11:15-11:55 AM EST⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series

Wednesday 8/4:
3:00-4:30 PM EST
MT Masters - Open Session

Thursday 8/5:
11:15 - 11:55 AM EST
MT Morning Series

5:30-6:30 PM EST
McLeod Technique Master Class

Saturday 8/7:
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST
MT Reinforced Motor Function

Sunday 8/8:
2:00-3:00 PM EST
MT Groove

#mcleodtechnique #followkdt #reinforcedmotorfunction #dance #wellness #ballet #contemporarydance #blackexcellence #morethandance #rehablitation #movement #online

We had 2 incredible weeks of the New York Dance Fe

We had 2 incredible weeks of the New York Dance Festival! This week we have 3 McLeod Technique Morning Series Master Classes on the schedule and next week we will be back to a full Online Master Class Schedule. Looking forward to seeing everyone online! Link in bio 🙂

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Monday 7/19
11:15-11:55 AM EST
McLeod Technique Morning Series

Tuesday 7/20: ⁣
11:15-11:55 AM EST⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series

Wednesday 7/21:
11:15-11:55 AM EST
MT Morning Series

#mcleodtechnique #followkdt #dance #wellness #ballet #blackexcellence #blackbusiness #dancers #morningroutine #stretch #strength #energize #rehabilitation #injuryprevention

“International Black Dance Techniques Panel Disc

“International Black Dance Techniques Panel Discussion”

Featuring Thomas "Talawa" Prestø, Patrick Parson, Karen Brown, Sean McLeod, and more! This ONLINE panel discussion highlights and shares innovative dance techniques created by Black people.

An additional short term goal includes authoring a collaboratively written book that introduces the foundations of these techniques in a single volume.

The ultimate goal is to get leading Black dance institutions to include these techniques as viable foundational studies right alongside Classical Ballet and other modern techniques created by our White brothers and sisters.

Simultaneously, we will positively challenge leading universities across the country and world to have these techniques taught as fundamental studies within their institutions as well.

Link for tickets in bio!

#dance #blackexcellence #dancers #balletdancer #contemporarydance #instadance #blackcreators #panel #wellness #nydf2021 #nydf31 #dancetechnique #mcleodtechnique #globaldancemaker #danceislife

The 2021 Online New York Dance Festival starts Mon

The 2021 Online New York Dance Festival starts Monday! 2 Weeks of Master Classes, Panel Discussions, Concerts, and Events for everyone. Days and evenings! Custom fit it to your schedule - from wherever you are around the globe. Click the link in bio and find a moment to “Refuel Your Soul”!

#dance #dancers #dancefestival #danceclass #ballet #balletdancer #contemporarydance #blackexcellence #blackbusiness #nydf31 #wellness #danceconcert #composition #learnonline

1 Week away from the 2021 New York Dance Festival!

Summer is here and the online Master Classes and O

Summer is here and the online Master Classes and Online McLeod Technique Master Classes are about to meet up with 2021 New York Dance Festival, which will be held virtually July 5-16! So whether it be one day or the full two weeks - make sure to check it out! Infuse your days with McLeod Technique from 9:00 AM - 3:15 PM with additional special opportunities such as panel discussions, workshops, and world-class concerts in the evenings. More information at link in bio.

If you want Online Coaching Sessions you should let us know, slots always go very fast in the summer and fall! Click the links in the bio to learn about us and to register! We can’t wait to dance with you, so bring a friend to class. See you there!

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Monday 6/28
11:15-11:55 AM EST
McLeod Technique Morning Series

6:00-7:00 PM EST
MT Reinforced Motor Function for Ballet Application

Tuesday 6/29:
⁣11:15-11:55 AM EST⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series

Wednesday 6/30:
3:00-4:30 PM EST
⁣MT Masters Open Session ⁣
Get a chance to deep dive on the technique with everyone from from novice to the folks that lead the technique! ***DO NOT NEED TO BE A MASTER***

Thursday 7/1:
11:15-11:55 AM EST
MT Morning Series

5:30-6:30 PM EST
McLeod Technique Master Class

Saturday 7/3:
MT Reinforced Motor Function
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST

#dance #mcleodtechnique #reinforcedmotorfunction #ballet #balletdancer #contemporarydance #morethandance #blackdance #blackbusiness #blackexcellent #wellness #dancers #dancersofig #danceclass

Summer is here! First, we have enjoyed seeing and

Summer is here! First, we have enjoyed seeing and getting to know each of you through the online Master Classes and Online McLeod Technique Master Classes will continue on, so it will be a perfect addition to your schedule as it starts to return to in person. We have exciting events coming up, such as the 2021 New York Dance Festival, which will be held virtually July 5-16! So whether it be one day or the full two weeks - make sure to check it out! Check out the link in the bio.

If you want Online Coaching Sessions you should let us know, slots always go very fast in the summer and fall!

This is this week's Online Master Classes and we look forward to sharing time with you! Happy Juneteenth, reflect, remember, inspire, prosper, and impact others. That is the role in life we all should play :-). It’s time, let’s fly!

Click the link in the bio to learn about us and to register! We can’t wait to dance with you, so bring a friend to class. See you there!

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Monday 6/21
11:15-11:55 AM EST
McLeod Technique Morning Series:

6:00-7:00 PM EST
MT Reinforced Motor Function for Ballet Application

Tuesday 6/22: ⁣
11:15-11:55 AM EST
⁣McLeod Technique Morning Series

Wednesday 6/23:
3:00-4:30 PM EST
⁣MT Masters Open Session ⁣

This session is a special weekly master class with McLeod Technique Faculty and professionals from around the globe. Once a week this session is open to the larger dance community. Get a chance to deep dive on the technique with everyone from from novice to the folks that lead the technique! ***DO NOT NEED TO BE A MASTER***

Thursday 6/24:
11:15-11:55 AM EST
MT Morning Series

5:30-6:30 PM EST
McLeod Technique Master Class

Saturday 6/26:
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST
MT Reinforced Motor Function

Sunday 6/27:
2:00-3:00 PM EST
MT Groove

#mcleodtechnique #reinforcedmotorfunction #dance #dancers #dancersofig #danceclass #ballet #balletdancers #contemporarydance #wellness #morethandance #blackexcellence #blackcreation #blackbusiness #juneteenth #supportblack #emotionaldevelopment #festival #summer2021

Black Creation Matters! Join the Kaleidoscope Danc

Black Creation Matters! Join the Kaleidoscope Dance Theatre Juneteenth Series tonight June 18, 2021 for

What It Means To Be A Black Man: A Conversation with African American Males Choreographers

Garth Fagan, Sean McLeod, Rasta Thomas, Thomas Warfield and Jason Samuels Smith moderated by Devon McLeod of NYCB.

How does Black Contribution play a part in your day to day life? This Zoom panel discussion will feature Established Black Male Choreographers and will be hosted by Devon McLeod of the New York City Ballet. It will be framed around the simple questions: What It Means To Be A Black Man? How do you use your voice as a Black Choreographer in today’s climate? Join us to hear their answers and to be a part of a conversation that identifies Black Creation at the foundation of society.

DM for More Information or check out: kaleidoscopedancetheatre.com

#mcleodtechnique #juneteenth #blackbusiness #blackdance #blackownedbusiness #blackmen #blackintellectuals #blackwomen #blackcreatives #blackexcellence #nydf #mcleodtechnique #followkdt #dance #dancefestival #danceprogram #emotionalhealth #wellness #summerprogram #ballet #contemporarydance #dancelife #morethandance #blackexcellence #blackdance #danceparadenyc #globaldancemaker #lovewhatyoudo #dancemagazine #worldwidedance #dancersofig #nycb

Making It Black! A Juneteenth Online Concert & Tal

Making It Black! A Juneteenth Online Concert & Talk Back
Join us to celebrate Black Creation with a world-class online concert featuring Black Choreographers, Musicians, Dancers, and Spoken Word laurets. The event will conclude with an interactive Talk Back on Zoom that features some of the celebrated personalities. Discussion will focus on work as Black creators, Intellectuals, and impacting audiences. Link in bio.

Presenters include: Wycliffe Gordon @wycliffegordonofficial , Garth Fagan @garthfagandance , Sean McLeod @seanmcleodofficial , Karen Brown @thekareninaballerina , Thomas Warfield @peaceartthomas , Gregory Livingston @gregory_livingston_dance , Nicole Clarke Springer @nikkispringer5 , Waverly Lucas @danseurlucas , Nena Gilreath @nenaleopardess , Robert Moses @robertmoseskin , Reenah Golden @reenahgolden , Cedric Bolton

Saturday 6/19/2021
Time: 4:00-6:30 PM EST
Cost - $15/per person
Ticket link in bio!

@iabdinc @nycballet @wildkatnyc @dance.nyc @dancenthusiast @danceusaorg @bizboost

#dance #music #blackexcellence #juneteenth #blackcreatives #music #spokenword #followkdt #mcleodtechnique #morethandance #concert #onlineconcert #blackbusiness #supportblackownedbusinesses

Juneteenth week is upon us! We will be supporting

Juneteenth week is upon us! We will be supporting the Not for Profit Professional Dance Company the Kaleidoscope Dance Theatre this week as they present "The Kaleidoscope Dance Theatre - Juneteenth Series". In addition to our Online McLeod Technique Master Classes at the beginning of the week, this Juneteenth Series will include a 31st Year Kaleidoscope Dance Theatre Dance Workshop & Rehearsal, What It Means to Be a Black Man: A Conversation with African American Male Choreographers, Making it Black! A Juneteenth Online Concert and Talk Back, and “For My Father” A Special Online Father’s Day Concert! So support and celebrate Black Artists and Intellectuals for their contributions to our lives through these many online events this week. Links in Bio.

Monday 6/14
11:15-11:55 AM EST
McLeod Technique Morning Series:

6:00-7:00 PM EST
MT Reinforced Motor Function for Ballet Application

Tuesday 6/15: ⁣
11:15-11:55 AM EST⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series

Wednesday 6/16:
3:00-4:30 PM EST⁣
MT Masters Open Session ⁣
Get a chance to deep dive on the technique with everyone from from novice to the folks that lead the technique! ***DO NOT NEED TO BE A MASTER***

Thursday 6/17:
11:15-11:55 AM EST
MT Morning Series

4:00-6:00 PM EST
Kaleidoscope Dance Theatre Online Workshop & Rehearsal

Friday 6/18:
7:00 PM EST
What It Means to Be a Black Man – A Conversation with African American Choreographers

Saturday 6/19:
Making It Black - Online Concert & Talk Back
4:00-6:30 PM EST

Sunday 6/20:
For My Father - Online Father's Day Concert
2:00-3:30 PM EST

#mcleodtechnique #followkdt #dance #dancers #blackdance #blackbusiness #blackcreation #blackexcellence #juneteenth #ballet #contemporarydance #morethandance #music #supportblackownedbusinesses #wellness

Today Is Loving Day — When Interracial Marriage

Today Is Loving Day — When Interracial Marriage Finally Became Legal In The U.S.

With Karen Jade Henry and Sean McLeod

This from the Archive:
A Sean McLeod signature work, "True", a beautiful ballet that celebrates the Loving v. Virginia (1967), landmark civil rights decision of the U.S. Supreme Court. The Court ruled that laws banning interracial marriage violate the Fourteenth Amendment.

#nydf #mcleodtechnique #followkdt #dance #dancefestival #danceprogram #emotionalhealth #wellness #summerprogram #ballet #contemporarydance #dancelife #morethandance #blackexcellence #blackdance #danceparadenyc #globaldancemaker #blackartist #danceislife #lovewhatyoudo #dancemagazine #worldwidedance #dancersofig #nycb

Black Dance and Black Creation Matters. Kick off J

Black Dance and Black Creation Matters. Kick off Juneteenth Weekend with the Kaleidoscope Dance Theatre. This 2 hour Workshop with the Kaleidoscope Dance Theatre will include an open Online Company Class and insightful Rehearsal of Sean McLeod's "La résiliente Carmen" a work in two movements that honors Carmen De Lavallade and the resilience she represents! Warm up the body with McLeod Technique, a dance system created by a Black person, and then learn excerpts of the lauded KDT repertory with Black American Choreographer Sean McLeod and special guests such as the incomparable Ballet Legend Karen Brown! Link in Bio.

Thursday 6/17/2021
Time: 4:00-6:00 PM EST
Normal Cost - $50/per person
*Special Cost for the first 25 registered $30/per person

#dance #mcleodtechnique #dancecompany #rehearsal #companyclass #dancers #contemporarydance #ballet #dancersofig #onlinedance #juneteenth #blackdance #blackexcellence #blackcreatives #supportblackbusiness #followkdt #professionaldance

June is upon us and McLeod Technique Online Master

June is upon us and McLeod Technique Online Master Classes are still up and running for anyone to join from anywhere around the globe! Link is in the bio for more information and to register!

Monday 6/7
11:15-11:55 AM EST
McLeod Technique Morning Series

6:00-7:00 PM EST
MT Reinforced Motor Function for Ballet Application

Tuesday 6/8: ⁣
11:15-11:55 AM EST
⁣McLeod Technique Morning Series

Wednesday 6/9:
3:00-4:30 PM EST⁣
MT Masters Open Session

⁣This session is a special weekly master class with McLeod Technique Faculty and professionals from around the globe that is open to the larger dance community. ***DO NOT NEED TO BE A MASTER***

Thursday 6/10:
11:15-11:55 AM EST
MT Morning Series

5:30-6:30 PM EST
McLeod Technique Master Class

Saturday 6/12:
MT Reinforced Motor Function

Sunday 6/13:
MT Groove

#mcleodtechnique #reinforcedmotorfunction #dance #dancers #ballet #morethandance #contemporarydance #onlinedance #wellness #fitness #emotionaldevelopment #blackbusiness #blackexcellence #womenempowerment

30th Year Celebrations - New York Institute of Dan

30th Year Celebrations - New York Institute of Dance & Education!

Blending ballet, urban social dance, martial arts, groove and an element of survival, this is MT Afro Hip Hop

This from the Archive:

McLeod Technique: MT is a dance technique and philosophy created by a Black person with an approach to dance and movement that moves all people.

This footage shows MT Afro Hip Hop developed by American Choreographer Sean McLeod at the New York Institute of Dance & Education

#nydf #mcleodtechnique #followkdt #dance #dancefestival #danceprogram #emotionalhealth #wellness #summerprogram #ballet #contemporarydance #dancelife #morethandance #blackexcellence #blackdance #danceparadenyc #globaldancemaker #blackartist #danceislife #lovewhatyoudo #dancemagazine #worldwidedance #dancersofig #nycb #classicalballet

30th Year Celebrations - New York Institute of Dan

30th Year Celebrations - New York Institute of Dance & Education!

Blending ballet, urban social dance, martial arts, groove and an element of survival, this is MT Afro Hip Hop

This from the Archive:

McLeod Technique: MT is a dance technique and philosophy created by a Black person with an approach to dance and movement that moves all people.

This footage shows MT Afro Hip Hop developed by American Choreographer Sean McLeod at the New York Institute of Dance & Education

#nydf #mcleodtechnique #followkdt #dance #dancefestival #danceprogram #emotionalhealth #wellness #summerprogram #ballet #contemporarydance #dancelife #morethandance #blackexcellence #blackdance #danceparadenyc #globaldancemaker #blackartist #danceislife #lovewhatyoudo #dancemagazine #worldwidedance #dancersofig #nycb #classicalballet

30th Year Celebrations - New York Institute of Dan

30th Year Celebrations - New York Institute of Dance & Education!

The Green Dress

This from the Archive:

A piece in honor of women: The Green Dress (excerpt) performed by Lorienne Beals to the composition “Now At Last” by Opera Ebony and Heikki Sarmanto Jazz Ensemble

This footage shows McLeod Technique repertory developed by American Choreographer Sean McLeod at the New York Institute of Dance & Education

#nydf #mcleodtechnique #followkdt #dance #dancefestival #danceprogram #emotionalhealth #wellness #summerprogram #ballet #contemporarydance #dancelife #morethandance #blackexcellence #blackdance #danceparadenyc #globaldancemaker #blackartist #danceislife #lovewhatyoudo #dancemagazine #worldwidedance #dancersofig #nycb #classicalballet

30th Year Celebrations - New York Institute of Dan

30th Year Celebrations - New York Institute of Dance & Education!

Rehearsing “Trio”

From the Archive:

“Bach In The Spanish Court”. Rehearsal of the “Trio” performed by Lorienne Beals, Sarah Pingle, and Caryn De Signor.

This creation is a seminal work and trio is a McLeod Technique work and is a signature piece of McLeod Technique repertory developed by American Choreographer Sean McLeod at NYIDE.

#nydf #mcleodtechnique #followkdt #dance #dancefestival #danceprogram #emotionalhealth #wellness #summerprogram #ballet #contemporarydance #dancelife #morethandance #blackexcellence #blackdance #danceparadenyc #globaldancemaker #blackartist #danceislife #lovewhatyoudo #dancemagazine #worldwidedance #dancersofig #nycb #classicalballet

Happy Memorial Day Weekend to all of our US frien

Happy Memorial Day Weekend to all of our US friends and family! We hope that you have been able to spend valuable time with your loved ones either in person or virtually this week. Thank you to all who have served and to those that made the ultimate sacrifice, we remember you. With the holiday, there will be NO VIRTUAL MASTER CLASSES on Monday May 31st. We look forward to seeing you the rest of the week in Online McLeod Technique Master Classes, where we will connect, grow, and share time and space together.

All ages and abilities are welcome and class is on a sliding fee scale 🙂 If you are in need just ask - we understand this is a challenging time!

Click the link in the bio to learn about us and to register.
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Tuesday 6/1: ⁣
11:15-11:55 AM EST⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series

Wednesday 6/2:
3:00-4:30 PM EST
⁣MT Masters Open Session ⁣This session is a special weekly master class with McLeod Technique Faculty and professionals from around the globe. Once a week this session is open to the larger dance community. Get a chance to deep dive on the technique with everyone from from novice to the folks that lead the technique! ***DO NOT NEED TO BE A MASTER***

Thursday 6/3:
11:15-11:55 AM EST
MT Morning Series

5:30-6:30 PM EST
McLeod Technique Master Class

Saturday 6/5:
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST
MT Reinforced Motor Function

Sunday 6/6:
2:00-3:00 PM EST
MT Groove

#mcleodtechnique #followkdt #dance #dancers #ballet #contemporarydance #dancersofig #morethandance #emotionaldevelopment #wellness #blackbusiness

30th Year Celebrations - New York Institute of Dan

30th Year Celebrations - New York Institute of Dance & Education!

Rehearsing “El Rey & La Reina”, The King and The Queen

From the Archive:

“Bach In The Spanish Court”. The King and The Queen - Sean McLeod and Christina Almeida - Directed and Choreographed by Sean McLeod. This seminal work and pas de deux is a signature piece of McLeod Technique repertory developed by American Choreographer Sean McLeod at NYIDE.

#nydf #mcleodtechnique #followkdt #dance #dancefestival #danceprogram #emotionalhealth #wellness #summerprogram #ballet #contemporarydance #dancelife #morethandance #blackexcellence #blackdance #danceparadenyc #globaldancemaker #blackartist #danceislife #lovewhatyoudo #dancemagazine #worldwidedance #dancersofig #nycb #classicalballet

Black Creation Matters! Join us as we celebrate Bl

Black Creation Matters! Join us as we celebrate Black Creation with the Kaleidoscope Dance Theatre Juneteenth Series! In our 31st year with a collection of online events, this June 17-20, 2021 special Juneteenth Series will celebrate Black Artists and Intellectuals for their contributions to our lives. The events will include a 31st Year Kaleidoscope Dance Theatre Dance Workshop & Rehearsal, What It Means to Be a Black Man: A Conversation with African American Male Choreographers, Making it Black! A Juneteenth Online Concert and Talk Back, and “For My Father” A Special Online Father’s Day Concert!

DM for More Information or check out: kaleidoscopedancetheatre.com

#mcleodtechnique #dance #juneteenth #blackbusiness #blackdance #blackownedbusiness #blackmen #blackintellectuals #blackwomen #blackcreatives #blackexcellence

30th Year Celebrations - New York Institute of Dan

30th Year Celebrations - New York Institute of Dance & Education!

This from the Archive:

Vient Comme Tu Es (Come As You Are) rehearsal with @loriennebeals , @gregory_livingston_dance , @moraporvida , @whitbeckann , @jamiebeth0624 , @diadearstyne , Claire Fefer , and Ann Hagen by American Choreographer Sean McLeod

#nydf #mcleodtechnique #followkdt #dance #dancefestival #danceprogram #emotionalhealth #wellness #summerprogram #ballet #contemporarydance #dancelife #morethandance #blackexcellence #blackdance #danceparadenyc #globaldancemaker #blackartist #danceislife #lovewhatyoudo #dancemagazine #worldwidedance #dancersofig #nycb #classicalballet

30th Year Celebrations - New York Institute of Dan

30th Year Celebrations - New York Institute of Dance & Education!

Setting “La Reina”

From the Archive:

“Bach In The Spanish Court”. The Queen - Christina Almeida - Directed and Choreographed by Sean McLeod . This creation is a seminal work and solo is a McLeod Technique work and is a signature piece of MT repertory. This footage shows McLeod Technique repertory developed by American Choreographer Sean McLeod at NYIDE.

#nydf #mcleodtechnique #followkdt #dance #dancefestival #danceprogram #emotionalhealth #wellness #summerprogram #ballet #contemporarydance #dancelife #morethandance #blackexcellence #blackdance #danceparadenyc #globaldancemaker #blackartist #danceislife #lovewhatyoudo #dancemagazine #worldwidedance #dancersofig #nycb #classicalballet

Take an hour for yourself this week with McLeod Te

Take an hour for yourself this week with McLeod Technique Online Master Classes. Connect, communicate, and dance from anywhere around the globe! Link in bio.

⁣⁣Monday 5/24:
⁣11:15-11:55 AM EST⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series

6:00-7:00 PM EST
Reinforced Motor Function for Ballet Application

Tuesday 5/25: ⁣
11:15-11:55 AM EST⁣
McLeod Technique Morning Series

Wednesday 5/26:
3:00-4:30 PM EST
⁣MT Masters Open Session
Get a chance to deep dive on the technique with everyone from from novice to the folks that lead the technique! ***DO NOT NEED TO BE A MASTER***

Thursday 5/27:
11:15-11:55 AM EST
MT Morning Series

5:30-6:30 PM EST
McLeod Technique Master Class

Saturday 5/29:
MT Reinforced Motor Function

#mcleodtechnique #reinforcedmotorfunction #dance #ballet #contemporarydance #balletdancer #instadance #wellness #morethandance #emotionaldevelopment #blackbusiness

30th Year Celebrations - New York Institute of Dan

30th Year Celebrations - New York Institute of Dance & Education!

MT Afro Hip Hop Master Class!

This from the Archive:

This footage shows McLeod Technique Afro Hip Hop developed by American Choreographer Sean McLeod in Dallas with Dallas Black Dance Theatre at IABD.

#nydf #mcleodtechnique #followkdt #dance #dancefestival #danceprogram #emotionalhealth #wellness #summerprogram #ballet #contemporarydance #dancelife #morethandance #blackexcellence #blackdance #danceparadenyc #globaldancemaker #blackartist #danceislife #lovewhatyoudo #dancemagazine #worldwidedance #dancersofig #nycb #classicalballet

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