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What Type of Massage Is Right for You?
Before each Pacific Northwest Ballet show at Seattle's McCaw Hall, the green room is full of stretching dancers—and massage therapists. “If a dancer is about to go out onstage but their calf is...
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Top Turning Tips from the Experts
The stability of the passé position is the heart of every good pirouette. "I wasn't always great at turning," says 12-year-old Sophia Lucia—showing off her skills in the Instagram post above—who holds...
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Genius #Hacks to Help Your Pointe Shoes Last Longer
Moisture is the worst enemy of pointe shoes, and your sweaty feet start to break down those boots from the moment you put them on. Richmond Ballet artistic associate and school director Judy Jacob...
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10 Quick Questions With Ida Saki
As soon as I wake up, I drink some water and make coffee. And right before bed, I like to listen to relaxing music and do some light stretching. Bananas, eggs, and spinach or kale. Music, my Nalgene...
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Amazing Little-Known Facts About 10 Famous Dancers
What's something most people don't know about you? "I have a life-sized Spider-Man cutout in my room that is staring at me right now." What's your favorite food? "A big steak with mushrooms and...
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Inside Broadway's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" with Emma Pfaeffle,...
Roald Dahl's classic book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory , is getting reimagined with Broadway flair this spring! Opening April 23, the deliciously sweet new show stars Tony Award winner Christian...
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Four Ballerinas on Their First Pair of Pointe Shoes
"I was 9 years old when I got my first pair of pointe shoes and I couldn't stop smiling. My teacher told me I was the exception to the rule—strong enough to start at that age. It definitely hurt at...
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Jim Nowakowski on the Things Your Partner Wishes You Knew
It's awesome to have a guy to support you—but you still have to maintain all your technique. "Be strong and on your leg," Nowakowski says. "You can't give up if you get tired, the same way you...
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Calling All Short-Haired Dancers!
-Create a French braid—crossing the strands over, not under, as you go—from the top of your head to the nape of your neck. -Braid the remaining tail of hair (as best you can) in a standard braid....
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A New Study Says Dancing Is Awesome for Your Brain
Not that you needed another reason to dance, but here's a pretty nifty one: A study recently published in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience says getting your groove on might be good for your...
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A Bra's Life
Kaplan recommends washing your sports bra after every use if you sweat a lot, so the sweat doesn't break down the bra fibers. But if you only wore it for a less sweaty activity, then you can skip a...
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How Parris Goebel Became Dance Royalty
Don't be fooled by the sound of Parris Goebel's voice. The 25-year-old choreographer and dancer from Auckland, New Zealand, speaks in sweet, soft tones, her demeanor almost demure. But listen...
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Watch 14-Year-Old Misty Copeland Dance
This week's #FridayFire goes out to the one and only Misty Copeland. Video of a very young Misty performing on pointe after just ONE YEAR of training has surfaced, thanks to one Gary Junken . So let's...
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6 Powerful Concept Videos You Need to Watch Right Now
Philip Chbeeb directed, choreographed and starred in the music video for Elliot Moss's "Without the Lights." He represents of violence in an abusive relationship, tainting the image that dancer Erica...
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Welcome to the new dancespirit.com—a completely addictive way to enjoy our top-notch dance content. It's got all the stuff you've always loved: gorgeous images of your favorite dancers,...
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What "Hamilton" Dancer Kamille Upshaw Eats in a Day
"Breakfast is half a bagel with three eggs and two pieces of bacon," Upshaw says. "I like to have a full breakfast to make sure I give my engine enough fuel." "Time for some sunflower seeds," Upshaw...
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5 of Our Favorite Class Videos of All Time
It's a known fact: Tricia Miranda is Queen of the Viral Class Video . While her vid to Nicki Minaj's "Anaconda" got over 30 million views on YouTube, her choreography to Missy Elliot's "Where They...
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"DWTS" Week 5 Recap: A Little Disney Magic
Yo current "Dancing with the Stars" competitors, we're really happy for you, and we're gonna let you finish, but last night Alfonso Ribeiro and J.T. Church had one of the best "DWTS" opening numbers...
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NYCB Is Taking Over Broadway Yet Again
If you lived for Megan Fairchild in On the Town and Robbie Fairchild as An American in Paris , get stoked. Next March 23, a revival of Carousel is opening on Broadway, featuring the talents of no...
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