Today's Dance Edit: "Smash" heads to Broadway

May 22, 2020

"It's like you're floating, but you don't know in which direction." —American Ballet Theatre principal Herman Cornejo on the uniquely weird sensation of dancing on Zoom

*Live updates: Follow The Dance Edit on Twitter for up-to-the-minute news on COVID-19's impact on the dance world.*

In an extremely meta twist, "Smash," the musical TV series about the making of a musical, is being produced as a Broadway musical. (Variety)
Texas Ballet Theater was forced to cut its budget by $2 million, and has delayed the start of its next season until November. (The Dallas Morning News)
One West End theater producer says that 70 percent of British performing arts organizations will close by December without aid from the government. (The Telegraph)
Here's how Jacob Jonas The Company safely put on a live dance performance in the age of COVID-19. (Dance Magazine)
After having to abandon its international tour—almost as soon as it began—Hubbard Street Dance is offering a two-week virtual season finale. (See Chicago Dance)

What to watch: This soothing video from The National Ballet of Canada that's basically tutu ASMR.

Note: There won't be a Dance Edit on Monday. We'll see you again on Tuesday. Happy Memorial Day, dance friends!

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