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How My Dance Training Is Getting Me Through the Hardest Experience of My Life
The stage was spinning. The whole theater was swirling before my eyes, and nothing made sense. I forced myself to push through the familiar choreography, which by then was in my muscle memory, feeling...
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Misty Copeland Adds Perfume Spokesmodel to Her Stacked Resumé
We can't all dance like Misty Copeland (😭 😭 😭 ). But thanks to her new partnership with Estée Lauder, we can smell like her. The American Ballet Theatre principal/all-around superhero just announced...
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Celebrate Harry Potter's Birthday With This Harry-Draco Dance Battle
It's one of the most magical times of the year—and we don't mean "magical" in the holiday-spirit sense, but in the wands-and-wizards sense: Today is Harry Potter's birthday! Whether you're a...
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Foolproof Pirouette Tricks from a Turning Goddess
It's no secret that "So You Think You Can Dance" alum Carly Blaney —who's now Sidekick program director for 24 Seven Dance Convention , and who recently performed at the Grammys—can turn for days. We...
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Sister, Sister: When Your Sibling Is Also a Dancer
Yes, the other dancers in your company or on your team often feel more like family than friends. But what if the girl next to you at the barre is actually your sister? These six sets of siblings gave...
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The Super-Fierce New Documentary "STEP" Opens This Friday
It's about time stepping got the mass recognition it deserves. And the ladies of the Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women are seeing to just that in the new documentary STEP . Opening in...
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"So You Think You Can Dance" Recap: The Academy, Week 96
Is it just us, or is it downright shocking that it's now August and we have somehow still not made it to the live "So You Think You Can Dance" shows? We were convinced going into this episode—which...
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The Broadway World Is Obsessed with These Bags Made from Theater Backdrops
Theater backdrops are so magical onstage, helping bring a production's distinctive world to life. But once a show closes, retired backdrops often end up languishing in theater closets and storage...
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Let's Have an Honest Conversation About Dancers and Mental Health
This story originally appeared on dancemagazine.com . "So why did you quit?" It's a question I've been asked hundreds of times since I stopped dancing over a decade ago. My answer has changed over the...
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Win This Stylish Leotard from Só Dança
Turn heads in this sleek and sophisticated number from Só Dança, featuring a breathable mesh back for a stylish solution for long, hot summer days in the studio. Be sure to "Like" Dance Spirit on...
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Hailey Waara Is Your July CMS Editors' Choice Winner!
Congratulations to the July Cover Model Search Editors' Choice video winner, Hailey Waara! Catch her solo, Almost There , by clicking here , and enter the Cover Model Search here !
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You Know You're a Dancer When...
Dancers are a weird, wonderful breed, amirite? Only true dance fiends will relate to these 16 things—give 'em a read! 1. You have extremely vivid nightmares about forgetting choreography onstage....
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"World of Dance" Recap: And Then There Were Three
Everyone had their game faces on last night, as the final six "World of Dance" acts competed for a coveted spot in the World Finals. To say that all of them #slayed on the dance floor would be an...
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Dance Spirit Presents: JT Church's First Dance Awards Nationals
This Nationals season, Dance Spirit followed four talented dancers from The Dance Awards, NYCDA, Showstopper, and Starpower for an inside look at everything that goes into the biggest competitions of...
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11 Broadway Legends and What They're Known For
Jack Cole is number one on this list for a reason: He's known as the father of theatrical jazz dance. His style was heavily influenced by movements from East India, Africa, and the Caribbean, but he...
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Um, Where Do We Sign Up for Britney Spears' Dance Class?
We've all fantasized about dancing backup for Britney Spears. We've learned the choreo to every one of her iconic videos by heart, hoping that maybe, someday, we'll be able to dance it for the Holy...
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8 Tips For Sisters Who Dance
With the right mix of love, friendship and healthy competition, a sister act can be even better than a solo. How can you make the most of having a dancing sister? Here are some pointers from dancers...
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San Francisco Ballet's New Rep Trailer is The Ultimate Eye Candy
San Francisco Ballet just released their repertory trailer for the 2017-2018 season and it's all sorts of #goals. This two minute teaser is just that; A tease—taking you from the studio to the stage...
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How to Take Care of Your Feet When You Aren't Dancing
Let's face it, no matter how many precautions you take in the dance studio each day, your feet are inevitably going to get trashed. Between pointe shoes, petit/grand allegro, and stretching beyond...
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This Video of Elite PNB Students In Class Will Keep You Motivated Through the...
Pacific Northwest Ballet recently broadcast one of its summer course's advanced level pointe classes, and the whole video is crazy #goals. Each exercise is executed with beautiful precision by the...
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