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Comp Star Turned Commercial Dancer Ava Wagner Is Living in the Moment
Ava Wagner’s dance career seems almost predestined. “My grandma was stretching my feet the minute I was born,” she says. Her family’s connection to dance spans generations: her great-grandmother,...
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From Comp Dancers to Boy Band: Meet The Full Circle Boys
During the summer of 2025, a video titled “Garage Dance Squad” went viral on Reddit. In it, five guys dressed in short-sleeved button-downs, black slacks, and colorfully patterned ties hit a dance...
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Tyrik J Patterson Is Choreographing All Your Favorite Pop Stars
Tyrik J Patterson knows what it takes to turn pop choreo into the main act. The Dallas, Texas–born dancer and choreographer has worked on music videos, Netflix specials, brand collaborations, and...
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Inside the International Dance League’s Electric Season 1 Opener
On Saturday, May 2, after months of waiting, the dance community gathered in New York City to witness the beginning of a new era: the launch of the International Dance League, which aims to treat...
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Meet Rhyan Hill, the Dancer Playing Tito Jackson in “Michael”
Rhyan Hill is having another major moment—and it’s one you won’t want to miss. If you’ve watched him perform with artists like Kendrick Lamar or Childish Gambino, or spotted him teaching at top L.A....
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Celebrating 20 Years of “High School Musical”: Kenny Ortega Looks Back
High School Musical premiered on the Disney Channel 20 years ago, on January 20, 2006. To celebrate, Dance Spirit has spoken with some of the films’ key dance figures to examine HSM’s impact on dance...
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The International Dance League Wants to Treat Dance Teams Like Sports Teams....
The new International Dance League is giving dance the professional sports treatment. In its first official season, starting May 2 in New York City, the league is offering contracts to top-level dance...
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Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of “High School Musical”: KayCee Stroh Looks...
High School Musical premiered on the Disney Channel 20 years ago, on January 20, 2006. To celebrate, Dance Spirit is speaking with some of the films’ key dance figures to examine HSM’s impact on dance...
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Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of “High School Musical”: Lucas Grabeel...
High School Musical premiered on the Disney Channel 20 years ago, on January 20, 2006. To celebrate, Dance Spirit is speaking with some of the films’ key dance figures to examine HSM’s impact on dance...
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“DWTS” Pro Witney Carson on Launching Her Finesse App and Dancing With Robert...
“Dancing with the Stars” dancer, choreographer, and mirrorball winner Witney Carson is always on the move. Lately, she’s been working with crocodile wrangler and wildlife activist Robert Irwin on the...
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How Robbie Blue Choreographed Gap’s Viral KATSEYE “Better in Denim” Campaign
You’re bound to have seen it by now. With more than 400 million views in just three days, Gap’s “Better in Denim” dance video campaign has taken the internet by storm since it dropped on August 19....
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Catching Up With Comp Star Cameron Janson
Cameron Janson has had a heck of a year. After winning Outstanding Dancer at New York City Dance Alliance and Dancer of the Year at Tremaine Dance Convention in 2024, the 18-year-old spent his...
View ArticleHere’s What’s “Gnarly,” According to KATSEYE Performance Director Grant Gilmore
If there’s one word on every dancer’s lips lately, it’s “gnarly.” The song by the same name, performed by international K-pop girl group KATSEYE, has captured the attention of K-pop fans and dancers...
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How to Audition for an NBA Dance Team, According to the Experts
The title of NBA Dancer is coveted by hosts of young performers, and every summer, teams hold open auditions for new members. With a diversity of styles, from heels to hip hop to pom, each NBA dance...
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Announcing the 2024 World Choreography Award Winners
On Sunday, November 17, the World Choreography Awards hosted its 14th-annual event in Los Angeles to celebrate the innovative, original dance works of some of the world’s most talented choreographers...
View Article“SYTYCD” Week 10 Recap: And the Winner Is…
It’s been a crazy season of “So You Think You Can Dance.” We saw the show try out an all-new format, with the dancers competing in practical challenges instead of performing on the stage. We saw our...
View Article“SYTYCD” Week 9 Recap: Who’s Headed to the Finale?
We can’t believe we’ve already made it to the semifinals of “So You Think You Can Dance.” Over the past nine weeks, we’ve seen the competition narrowed down from hundreds of hopefuls to the top 35 to...
View ArticleThe 10 TikTok Accounts Every Dancer Should Follow
TikTok has been a major source of conversation lately. But with the fate of the app on the line, users around the globe have taken to TikTok (and other social media platforms) to share what they love...
View Article“SYTYCD” Week 8 Recap: A Tour de Force With T-Pain
It’s been the year of blockbuster tours, from Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour to Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour. But what would tours be without dancers? This week, the “So You Think You Can Dance”...
View Article“SYTYCD” Week 7 Recap: Film, “Footloose,” and Frankenstein on the Silver Screen
It’s lights, camera, action on Week 7 of this season of “So You Think You Can Dance.” Last week, two more dancers were sent home, narrowing our top 8 down to a top 6, and it’s safe to say the...
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