Cristina Moreno

Dancers know that at auditions, first impressions are everything. The key to a great audition starts with the perfect outfit. To get the inside scoop on what dance apparel items make for a confident audition, DRN spoke with three dancers seen on “So You Think You Can Dance.”

Dancers crave the magic of the Great White Way–the thrill of live theater, the lights, the sounds and sequins. But what goes on behind the scenes? This month DRN heads backstage to speak with four Broadway dancers who reveal their rehearsal must-haves and the tools they use to keep their bodies ready to perform eight shows a week.

Finding the perfect holiday gift for a dancer can be daunting. As a store owner, you can make customers’ decisions easier by stocking the hottest and most coveted dance items. DRN spoke to professional dancers about their most memorable dance gifts and asked them to share their holiday wish lists.

“No worries, mate.” It’s one of the first things Xavier Rudd says to me during our twenty-minute phone conversation. With three words, he sets the tone for the entire interview and I feel the need to take a deep breath, slow down, and listen.

I spoke to guitarist Michael Aarons about his heavy metal past, his connection to Liza Minnelli, and his involvement with some of the biggest Broadway hits in recent years.