Betsy Farber

As a writer, editor, and digital producer, I’m committed to creating engaging content across different formats including digital, podcasts, and print media. My background in journalism and social media has given me the tools to write in a clear and concise manner, adding storytelling and reporting techniques, while capturing a unique style and voice to the project at hand. I’m a team player who collaborates well with others to develop story ideas, pitches, and stellar content.

ESSAYS

The Washington Post
“Netflix Almost Cancelled My Relationship“

Marie Claire
“I Gave Up Alcohol for One Month and Here’s What Happened“

The Huffington Post
“What’s Really Killing Your Relationship“

The Forward
“How Burlesque Helped Me Find My Jewish Soul“

Hemispheres Magazine
“Swinging In the Rain: Cultural Confusion in the City of Saints“

Lady Clever
“Melania Trump’s an Immigrant, Like the Rest of Us“
“Why My First Day in a Sorority Was Also My Last“
“Ladies Asked to Quit Laughing In Public, Cold Turkey“
“Girls Vs. Sex and the City: Which Do You Relate To?“
“Hey There NFL, Domestic Violence Isn’t a Game“
“Obvious Child: A Win for Reproductive Rights“
“ICYMI: The Planned Parenthood Hearing Was a Farce“
“X Marks the Spot: Women Can’t Label Vagina Diagram“
“8 Stereotypes The Bachelor Shoves Down Our Throats“
“Trolls: The Psychopaths You Always Knew They Were“
“When It Comes to Desserts, Ladies Take the Cake“

Reported & Op-Ed Work:

DAME Magazine
“Why Is the FDA Poisoning the Beauty Industry?“

PR Week
“Why More Brands Should Embrace Transgender Marketing“

Dance Teacher Magazine (Writer and Digital Editor, 2017-Current)
“For Omari Wiles, Teaching Musicality Is About the Rhythm, Not the Counts“
“Gianna Reisen Is Drawn to Neoclassical Music for Her Choreography“
“Rachel Kreiling Learned at Abby Lee Miller’s Studio Long Before ‘Dance Moms’“
“Jason Samuels Smith Encourages Teachers to Use Classical Jazz Music“
“Dusty Button’s Music for Ballet Is Cinematic“
“Dance Teacher Honors Macarena Gandarillas at the 2019 #DanceTeacherSummit“
“Chelsie Hightower’s Music for Ballroom Keeps Students Energized“
“Derek Mitchell Gravitates Toward Classic Pop Artists for His Street Jazz Class“
“Andrea Giselle Schermoly Likes to Cross-Relate Music Genres“
“Matt Steffanina’s All About Crowd-Sourcing Music Suggestions From His Insta Followers“
“5 Music Suggestions From Contemporary Teacher Marinda Davis“
“Crowd-Pleasing Hits Keeps Debbie Roshe’s Jazz Class on Point“
“Rudy Abreu’s Music Suggestions for Contemporary Are All About Passion“
“3 TheraBand Barre Exercises to Strengthen Your Dancers’ Technique“
“Spice Up Your Class Playlist With Erica Marr’s Music for Ballroom“
“5 Music Selections From Modern Teacher Hollis Bartlett“
“This New Dance Musical Wants to Empower Audiences to Create Positive Changes in Their Communities“
“Jason E. Bernard Brings His Own Authentic Style to How He Chooses Music for Tap“
“Michele Wiles Puts a New Spin on Contemporary Ballet With Jazz Music“
“This Creative Movement Teacher Knows How to Keep Kids Engaged With Music“
“Hip-Hop Teacher Leslie Scott Finds Choosing Music With a Positive Message Essential“
“This College Freshman Has a Secret to Nailing Beyoncé’s Choreography“
“Contemporary Teacher Chanel DaSilva Doesn’t Want Her Dancer’s To Be Perfect“
“Here’s One More Way to Describe the Science of Turning, According to Finis Jhung“
“Did You Know Ski Ballet Was Once an Olympic Sport?“
“Figure Skater Nathan Chen Has a Secret Weapon Toward Olympic Gold: His Ballet Training“
“How Balanchine Affected the Lives of His Male Dancers“
“For New York Theatre Ballet’s Founder Diana Byer, the Accompanist is Key“
“Spruce Up Your Resumé to Help Land Your Next Teaching Gig“
“Columbia University Exhibit Honoring Dance Theatre of Harlem Founder Arthur Mitchell“
“Bandstand’s Mark Stuart Uses This Music to Keep Dancers on Their Toes“
“Gregg Russell Has a Secret to Inspire Young Tap Dancers“
“Choosing Music Can Be Hard–Even for Paul Dancer Parisa Khobdeh“
“This Organization Is Asking Dance Professionals: Are You Oversexualizing Your Students?“
“Contemporary Choreographer Eryc Taylor Creates the Movement–and the Music–for His Company“
“The Director of Ballet Hispánico’s School Teaches More Than Just Dance in the Classroom“
“The 10 Best Quotes From Joe Tremain’s Acceptance Speech at The Capezio A.C.E. Awards“
“Choreographer Alison Cook-Beatty’s Unconventional Approach to Picking Music Challenges Her Dancers“
“Tessandra Chaves Wants Teachers to Bring Back This Old-School Mentality“
“How Kenny Wormald Discovered What He Calls His “Fred Astaire With Sneakers” Style“
“Al Blackstone Reveals His True Passion and His ‘Ugly Dance'”
“Complexions Dancer Jillian Davis Makes Contemporary Ballet Class Edgy“
“Keeping Bob Fosse’s Legacy Authentic Isn’t as Easy as It Looks“
“Isabella Boylston’s Master Class at NDI Inspired Kids (and Included a Special Guest)“

Select Copywriting & Social Media