Summer 1999

Cover: Freelance legend Ruthlynn Salomons, with Mikhail Baryshnikov, photographed by Steven Caras. This issue features Tara's survey of dancer salaries—our most popular story yet. Also, Veronica’s first-hand account of the travails of freelance life, and an in-depth photo essay on some of our favorite freelancers by Jamie and PBI. Tricia Brouk goes to bat for pay equity between male and female dancers. We take an illustrated look at nudity in dance and dance art, with a first-person perspective from Pilobolus dancer and DI features editor Rebecca Stenn, and art including a rare Picasso drawing of two Ballet Russes dancers.

October 1999

Jamie photographs freelance dancer Eric Hoisington and Dana Stackpole of ABT, SFB, and Broadway's “Contact.” Insider Class Guide, with first-person reviews of New York City dance classes. New York Survival Guide, (Or How You Can Turn That Dance Background into Big Bucks). Tricia takes us inside an audition for Pina Bausch, and Tara reveals the inside story on the tumult at Dance Magazine. Aimee explains how San Francisco taxes tourists to help fund dance.

 

December 1999

Our December Issue features two covers. Up front, Weiferd Watts captures San Francisco Ballet soloist Leslie Young, posed outside an abandoned military barracks in the Marin Headlands. On the back cover, we present photographs of Martha Graham, by Imogen Cunningham, the pioneeer modern photographer. Most of these photos are published here for the first time anywhere. Inside, you'll find the Dance Insider College Primer, with first-hand reports and interviews from colleges which are changing the field of dance education. Plus, a provocative essay by teacher, choreographer, and performer Sara Hook. And the inside story on the New York City Ballet Orchestra strike.

 

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