Please read my disclosure policy to understand how I work with companies and individuals. Linking to a specific site does not imply endorsement of all of their services or content. Mention dance, and many people immediately think of ballet and the classical dance moves. But, there are many different types of dance that children and adults can undertake. The key is […]

ABOUT: The sequel to the first High Strung movie, High Strung Free Dance, tells the story of Zander Raines, a dazzling and tempestuous young choreographer (Thomas Doherty) who gives the break of a lifetime to two hopeful artists when he casts a stunning contemporary dancer, Barlow (Juliet Doherty) and innovative pianist, Charlie (Harry Jarvis) in New York’s most-anticipated new Broadway show: Free Dance. But […]

Almost a year ago now, I learned of a fantastic musical film called High Strung, and because of my friendship with director Michael Damian, I have come in contact with some wonderful people. It just so happens that Karen Gronsky is one of those people, and while she is not a “celebrity” in the traditional sense, she is an amazing woman […]

Because my actress friend, Tara Wilson, was featured in Lifetime’s film, Center Stage: On Pointe, I had the opportunity to watch one of the hottest dance films around. I genuinely relished every aspect of the film, and I found the dancing particularly captivating. Therefore, it makes perfect sense for me to interview the choreographer herself, Monica Proenca, and she was quite honored to grant […]

RUBY ADAMS (Keenan Kampa) is a dancer from the Midwest on scholarship, living her first day in New York City. JOHNNIE BLACKWELL (Nicholas Galitzine) is a British musician, playing for money in the subway tunnels. Ruby’s world is classical and disciplined; Johnnie’s is improvisational and street smart. When a hip-hop battle gone wrong throws these two artists together, they immediately […]

Not too long ago, I saw a Lifetime Movie called Center Stage: On Pointe, the third in a popular series of films focusing on dancers and their experiences. In this third film, I noticed a young, impressive dancer in one of the lead roles. I was intrigued to know a little more about him, and thankfully Barton Cowperthwaite (who exemplarily brought Damon […]

Not so long ago, I was privileged to watch a fantastic film directed by Michael Damian called High Strung. As I was enthralled with the immensely diverse music and dance, one of the characters stood out rather prominently to me–April. She was the villain, but there was no denying her astounding abilities as a dancer. Upon further investigation, I discovered that she was played […]

I am so pleased to be able to share my thoughts on a great new CD featuring the runner-up on Dancing With the Stars.  I was sent a CD in exchange for my honest review which I am sharing below. Until this season of Dancing With the Stars, if you would have asked me who Zendaya or Shake It Up […]