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Solutions for Soreness
Back to school means back to dance full-time. But while you might be excited to spend every evening in the studio, your body likely isn't—and it'll let you know with some killer soreness the next...
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Meet Amir Shah, a Ballet Prodigy Discovered in Mumbai, India
Like many talented ballet students, Amir Shah hopes hard work and dedication to the art will lead to a bright future in the ballet world. Unlike most ballet hopefuls, Amir lives in a low-income...
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You Need This Insane #MondayMotivation From NYCB Goddess Sara Mearns In Your...
We've said it before and we'll say it again: New York City Ballet principal Sara Mearns is some SERIOUS #goals. Her strength and power onstage borders on superhuman. But what's extra magical about...
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"So You Think You Can Dance" Recap: The Academy, Week 2
Guess who's back? Back again? The Academy's back ! Tell a friend. After one day at The Academy, the All Stars have successfully taken the Top 100 down to 62. But their work is just getting started:...
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Let's Make #ToeTapTuesday a Thing with This Epic Vintage Video
Remember that fabulous old-school clip of dancers tapping in pointe shoes that Tabitha and Napoleon D'umo brought to our attention back in March? As we mentioned then, toe-tap dancing was actually...
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The Try Guys Gain a New Respect for Ballet
Every ballet dancer knows the time, sweat, and occasional tears the art form demands. But many non-dancers are clueless about just how much work a ballet dancer puts into perfecting his or her...
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How to Get Grant Money to Make All Your College Dance Dreams a Reality
What's more daunting than getting into your dream college dance program? Figuring out how you'll cover the costs of tuition, room and board, incidental expenses and more. Here's the good news: The...
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Dance Bag Must-Haves for Summer Intensives
At a summer program right now? Don't leave home without these eight dance bag essentials that'll get you through your crazy day of classes. Seriously, they're lifesavers! 1. Emergency Kit Thinkstock...
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Congrats to the 2017 Princess Grace Award Winners!
This year's Princess Grace Award winners were announced yesterday—and they include some very familiar faces. The Princess Grace crowd is an incredibly distinguished bunch. Past winners in the dance...
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"World of Dance" Recap: It's the Final Cut-Down
Week 2 of Misty Copeland as guest judge , week 2 of merciless cuts...How can the final episodes of "World of Dance" possibly live up to the sheer dramaaaaaaaaa of last night's episode? Well, based on...
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This Contemporary-Hip Hop Fusion Video is All Kinds of Fierce
What do you get when a former rhythmic gymnast joins forces with a skilled hip-hop dancer/choreographer? A jaw-dropping performance that will have you hitting repeat. We're in awe of this dance...
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You Should Know: Kaylee Quinn
In addition to training, competing and winning titles in just about every style you can think of, 13-year-old Kaylee Quinn is a regular on the sci-fi drama "Stitchers," playing the younger version of...
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Watch James Corden's Brilliant Song-and-Dance Tribute to Transgender Troops
"Late Late Show" host James Corden was one of the many, many people shocked by President Trump's sudden decision to ban transgender people from the military yesterday. And he decided to voice his...
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This Palestinian Refugee Is Using Dance to Defy Terrorism
Dance is a powerful form of expression, and Ahmad Joudeh is using its influence to promote peace. The 27-year-old is a Palestinian refugee, whose decision to pursue his passion for ballet has made him...
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This Dancer Doesn't Let Her Disabilities Discourage Her Dreams
For 14-year-old Averi Hodgson, focusing on her ballet training while growing up was never easy: She's suffered from epilepsy since she was in first grade, and later, she was also diagnosed with...
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Mark Your Calendars, Broadway Babies: The Great White Way Is Coming to Your TV
PBS has released the 2017–2018 schedule for their Great Performances series of special, one-off TV events, and we think you'll want to sit up and take note— Hamilton and Cabaret and Holiday Inn , oh...
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Audition Alert: Join the Brooklyn Nets Kids Dance Team!
If you dream of dancing for the Brooklyn Nets but are a liiiiiiiittle too young for the main Brooklynettes dance team, we've got some good news. On Saturday, August 5 at 10:30 am, the Nets are holding...
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Here's How to Deal if Your Teacher Doesn't Like You
It's tricky to figure out how to relate to a strict dance teacher. Not every teacher and student will jibe in the classroom, and students hoping to make it as professional dancers need to develop...
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5 Dancers You Should Be Following on Instagram
One of the benefits of social media is that it gives everyone a platform to showcase their work—and that's especially valuable for gifted dancers. Here are five SERIOUSLY talented dance artists, all...
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Watch These Houston Ballet Men Absolutely Slay "La Bayadère" Choreo on Pointe
A lot of ballet men play around a little in pointe shoes—to get a feel for what their partners are experiencing, or just because they're curious. But Houston Ballet's Hayden Stark, Derek Dunn, and...
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