Do you have a favorite dance quotation? Is there a dance saying that has special meaning to you? Meant to inspire and to invoke philosophical thoughts, dance quotations bring out the dancer in all of us.

Share your favorite dance quote with other dancers.

If you're looking for an alternative holiday experience this season, check out Canyon Movement Company's The Nutcracker Suite in Modern Bare Feet. But don't be fooled by the catchy name...the show contains an assortment of dancers: expect to see tappers, poppers and lockers, gymnasts and more.

The show runs December 10-12, at 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m matinee on Saturday. Tickets are $14, $9 for students and children, plus a $2 ticketing fee.

You've seen what it takes to be America's Best Dance Crew. If you think you're better, here's your chance to prove it! Auditions begin soon...in which city will you be seen?

• Friday, November 20 - Atlanta
• Saturday, November 21 - Houston
• Friday, December 4 - Denver
• Saturday, December 5 - Los Angeles
• Friday, December 11 - Boston
• Saturday, December 12 - New York

Dance crews must contain 5-7 members, with all dancers 18 years and older.

Noted as one of the nation's most radical dance groups, Pilobolus merges wit and playfulness with athleticism and grace showcasing a non-traditional style of modernized movements and improvisation. Pilobolus bridges pop culture and the cultural arts, as seen on Oprah, 60 Minutes and the 2007 Academy Awards, for a collaborative and no-boundaries dance performance that defies expectations.

• When: Friday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m.
• Where: Grand Sierra Resort's Grand Theatre
• Cost: Tickets are $30, $40 or $50, Group pricing available with up to 20% savings for groups of 10 or more

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Question:

I've heard lots of good things about incorporating dance into my fitness routine. Would ballet lessons be beneficial to me?

Answer: Ballet lessons are a wonderful way for both kids and adults to reap the health benefits of dance as well as learn self-discipline and body control. Here's why ballet is such a great choice.

Suggested Reading:

• Ballet 101
• Start Your Child in Dance
• Can You Afford Ballet?

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The hit Broadway show and award-winning film Dreamgirls is being revived...by hip-hop extraordinaire Shane Sparks. The show will premiere on Saturday, November 7th at NYC's Apollo Theater. The show's official opening will be on Sunday, November 22, 2009, running for 4 weeks only. Tickets range from $39.50 to $109.50.

Irish dancing has caught the eye of millions of people throughout the world, thanks in part to Riverdance and other shows. Besides being fun to watch, Irish dance is an excellent way to learn poise, balance and rhythm.

The new season of "So You Think You Can Dance" kicks off Monday night at 8/7c. The one-hour special will feature an introduction to the top 20 dancers. Season six officially starts Tuesday night with a two-hour performance show starting at 8 p.m.

The top 20 dancers for the season come from diverse backgrounds, which will make for an interesting season. The many dance styles include contemporary, tap, krump, jazz, hip-hop, ballroom and b-boy. What's your favorite dance style to watch on the show?

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Are you familiar with the Boogie Woogie? What we call the Boogie Woogie today would have simply been called "rock n' roll" during the 1950's.

The art of ballet contains several sophisticated techniques and basic positions developed long ago. One of the most beautiful is the arabesque, a long, graceful pose made by balancing on the supporting leg while extending the free leg behind.

Suggested Reading:

• Learn an Arabesque
• Practice and Perfect Your Arabesque
• Arabesque en Pointe

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