What is DANCE TRAVEL?
Also known as “dance tourism”, dance travel is the dancer’s key to seeing the world while developing their craft.
dance travel – n. a means of travelling the world using dance as a catalyst and/or foremost purpose; activities can include taking workshops, attending festivals, teaching dance, and more.
At Lonely Pirouette, we believe dance is healing.
ABOUT the BLOG
The Lonely Pirouette (formerly Lonely Girl, Lonely World) blog began as one dance artist’s journey to healing, emotionally and physically, through rediscovering her relationship to dance and her love of travel.
Now combining the two, the blog offers an introspective — sometimes humorous — look at her unique experiences traversing the globe, participating in dance and cultural events, and searching for that elusive and ethereal notion of home. Read more.
Featured Posts
The Berghain Experience: How I Got In My First Time to Berlin
A look inside Berlin’s most exclusive club.
Berlin: City of … Loneliness?
Berlin: gathering place of eclectics, artists, and madpeople. Berlin: a special sort of nightlife. Berlin: City of … Loneliness?
From Wanderluster to Traveler: Making the Big Leap
Where and how will you go? Tips and tricks to take that first step.
Passion, Play, and Pleasure: Dance Retreat in Southern Portugal
7 days of fun, sun, and everlasting love.
Latest Posts
Must-Have Apps You Need to Travel and Live in China (Maps, Payments, & Lifestyle)
For foreigners without family on the mainland or who don't speak a lick of Mandarin, I've compiled this list of the most important apps you need to travel – and live! – in China (and a few bonuses as well).
Sleep No More Shanghai vs. New York - Which is Better?
In Shanghai, Sleep No More is taken as more of a date night offering. At least half of the audience members are couples, or, at the very least, girls on a night out. There aren't too many singles like me, unlike in New York where there were many solo-goers.
Kpop Demons Hunters is My New Song and Dance Obsession: A Comprehensive Analysis
After hearing nothing but rave reviews for Kpop Demon Hunters, I was curious to see how the creators executed such a massive theme and compiled it into what I thought was a kids' movie. It is not just a kids' movie. It's an everyone movie, and here's why.
The Kissing Man Dream (and What AI Said About It)
“You’re ready to reawaken. Let your body heal, but also let your heart lead you toward what makes you feel alive again — in movement, in love, in place.”
A Cozy Christmas in Canada & Driving a Toy Train
The simplicity of it reminded me that happiness is found in everyday things; there is no limit to the source.
Why I Prefer Student Performances of The Nutcracker Ballet
Along with the acting chops also came a greater sense of risk – one you don't often find with a large, established company.
What Actually Happens Behind the Scenes of a Broadway Show
Inclement weather, cancellations, puke (yes, puke!), or squirrels running amok (and it gets stranger from there).
Does Joe's Pizza Live Up to the Hype? And Other Foodie Finds
I'll be deep-diving into some of the best food joints in New York City – and some not-so-impressionable ones as well.
The Introvert's Guide to Christmas in New York
For the introvert who just wants to chill out or spend some time outside alone, here are my recommendations for a fun-filled winter itinerary in the Big Apple.
The Secret Spot for Great Photos in New York City
How do you see the Empire State Building without seeing the Empire State Building? The cityscape's incredibly photogenic ... and I accidentally discovered the perfect secret spot for photos on my third day there.
8 Canadian Choreographers Every Dance Student Should Know
For every assumption that we're polite on the outside, someone somewhere is creating dance that will shock your brainwaves.
Why First Aid Matters for Dancers (Not for the Reason You Think)
There's an important aspect to receiving and/or offering first aid that many people forget about that can contribute to the outcome, especially for dancers.
[Review] Fall for Dance North 2025: HOMEGROWN Signature Programme 2
As a seasonal team member of Fall for Dance North in Toronto, I have the distinct privilege of having seen FFDN grow from its early days to what it is now – a multicultural, international dance festival that strives to put its city at its core.
Welcome to New York: A Reflection on the City of Dreams
How I spent New Year's Eve alone, visiting The Strangers Project, and more. I didn't feel like I'd "become one" with the city in the way I felt when I was in London. I didn't want to fight the fight here. But I understood it – the grit, the desire, the ravenousness.
New York, New Year: How I Got a Professional Times Square Photoshoot for Only $70!
Typically, photographers cost a lot, especially for outdoor shoots. But, one platform has gained popularity in recent years that's changed the market game...