Understanding Headaches and Their Causes
There's nothing more distracting than a throbbing head, especially when you're dancing. Headaches can happen to anyone at any time, and while they're often treatable with over-the-counter remedies and...
View ArticleKaty Perry Wants You to Dance in Her "Swish Swish" Music Video
We know, we know: so many dance challenges, so little time. But taking the #SwishSwishChallenge, which the ever-fabulous Katy Perry announced yesterday, could earn you a prize bigger than...
View ArticleOur Favorite Insta Posts of Nationals 2017
Nationals are in full swing all across the country, and we are LIVING for the gorgeous social media posts they're bringing to our feed. Y'all are straight killin' the Instagram game! Here are some of...
View ArticleThis Vid of the Season 14 "SYTYCD" Academy Dancers Will Give You Chills
After weeks of auditions episodes, we are SO READY to meet the cream-of-the-crop dancers of "So You Think You Can Dance" Season 14 at The Academy on Monday. We actually thought we couldn't be any more...
View ArticleDancehall 101
Remember Rihanna's epic onstage dance party at the 2016 MTV VMAs? She effortlessly flowed through a mashup of "Rude Boy," "What's My Name" and "Work," wearing a feathery bra-top, baggy pants and an...
View Article3 New Principals and 1 New Soloist for American Ballet Theatre!
Congratulations to Sarah Lane, Calvin Royal III, Christine Shevchenko, and Devon Teuscher! A few minutes ago, it was announced that they've all risen to new ranks at American Ballet Theatre here in...
View Article6 Things That'll Take Your Dancing to the Next Level This Year
As dancers, we're always trying to take our dancing up a notch, to improve our technique and artistry. Here are six crucial things that'll make all the difference in your training this year. Check...
View ArticleHere's How to Read Nutrition Labels
At first glance, nutrition labels can seem like a foreign language or a tricky math problemβunless you've got a grip on the basics. And while it may be easier to just grab a snack when you're rushing...
View ArticleThis Olympic Skater Loves "La La Land" As Much As We Do
Have you ever desperately wanted to do your competition solo to that music? You know, the song that gives you goosebumps in the best way possible, sends your dancer's heart soaringβand for those same...
View ArticleHow Keone and Mari Madrid Made the "Love Yourself" Video
Yes, Keone and Mari Madrid were dance-world superstars long before they choreographed and starred in the video for Justin Bieber's "Love Yourself." But many non-dancey peopleβi.e., everyone from your...
View ArticleLarsen Thompson and Charlize Glass' Tribute to Eleven from "Stranger Things"...
It's Monday. And that means you're probably in need of a #videobreak right about now. We're here for you: Former DS cover-girl and all-around cool-girl Larsen Thompson released a new dance video this...
View Article"So You Think You Can Dance" Recap: The Last One Before The Academy
Is it just us or does it feel like the audition rounds have been going on for a really long time this season? (They haven't. In fact, this season only visited two citiesβL.A. and NYCβand now we're...
View ArticleMatthew Bourne's "The Red Shoes" Is Coming to the USβStarring ABT and NYCB...
British dance fans are already in love with Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes : The show, which debuted across the pond last fall, earned raves from critics and two Olivier (London's equivalent of a...
View ArticleQuiz: Name That Dance Video Choreographer!
Who among us hasn't been sucked into watching hours on end of dance videos? (β Guilty π¬ ) Irresponsible? Maybe. Worth it? Absolutely! Think you're a true dance video guru? Challenge your dance world...
View ArticleDear Katie: I Can't Stop Forcing My Turnout!
In our "Dear Katie" series, former NYCB soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Have something you want to ask Katie? Email dearkatie@dancespirit.com for a chance to be featured!...
View ArticleTiler Peck Is Gorgeous in Charlotte OC's "Medicine Man" Music Video
Here's an especially great addition to the ever-growing group of ballet-inspired music videos : Soulful singer-songwriter Charlotte OC asked ravishing New York City Ballet principal Tiler Peck to star...
View Article"World of Dance" Recap: May The Odds Be Ever in Their Favor
Last night, "World of Dance" returned for a third week of duels, and in the words of J.Lo, contestants "are going into the lion's den right now, and you have to go for blood." Um, anyone else getting...
View Article5 of the Hottest Albums Choreographers Are Using
You know how it goes: a fantastic new song drops, and next thing you know, you can't go to a dance competition or scroll through Instagram without seeing a routine choreographed to it. Certain music...
View ArticleThe "Step Up: High Water" Trailer Is π₯π₯π₯
In case you were wondering whether Channing and Jenna Dewan Tatum knew how to cast a dance show, surprise! THEY DO, GUYS. And the new trailer for the upcoming series "Step Up: High Water," which...
View ArticleHere Are This Year's Emmy-Nominated Dance Routines
Congrats to this year's Outstanding Choreography Emmy nominees, announced yesterday morning in Hollywood! It's a pretty stellar list of names, with "So You Think You Can Dance" and "Dancing with the...
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