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Pia Catton

Pia Catton is a writer and editor covering the performing arts. She has written for The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, The New York Sun, the New York Post, and more. Follow her on Instagram at @DanceDriven5678.

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En Pointe

It’s Hard Work Being Jennifer Lawrence’s Body Double

Jennifer Lawrence has a body double for her dance scenes in ‘Red Sparrow,’ and unlike movies of the past the actress had to train to make her ballet moves look convincing.

Pia Catton

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Talent

When Hollywood Wants Dancers, It Goes to Atlanta

Georgia’s capital city became both the setting and production locale for ‘Step Up: High Water,’ thanks to a ferociously creative local scene and serious tax incentives.

Pia Catton

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