This Arabesque Balance Video Is...OMG JUST WATCH IT
After years of watching the incredible feats posted on @worldwideballet , we thought we'd seen it all. We thought we were hard. Jaded. Unable to be moved by even the tornado-iest turn sequence or...
View ArticleInsta Tips from Insta Master Harper Watters
Houston Ballet soloist Harper Watters has over 130,000 followers on Instagram, so it's safe to say he knows a thing or two about crafting the perfect post. Here are his pro tips. 1. Less Is More! "I...
View ArticleLeap! National Dance Competition — Where Dancers Leap! for the Stars
Leap! National Dance Competition offers dancers of all skill levels an opportunity to showcase their talents in an event where the focus is on fun and competing is just a bonus! Drew Vamosi, a...
View ArticleTalking with Disney Channel Star and Dance Dynamo Sofia Wylie
Sofia Wylie might be best-known for playing Buffy in the hit Disney Channel show "Andi Mack," but it's her dancing that originally propelled her into the spotlight. Even before her breakout role, the...
View ArticleWhat It's Really Like to Dance on TV
These days, dancers are on television more than ever before. From live shows like "So You Think You Can Dance" and "Dancing with the Stars" to teen sitcoms like "Shake It Up," flip through your TV...
View ArticleTips For the Interview (Gulp) Portion of An Audition
Picture this: You've made it to the final round of an audition. All your hard work has paid off, and you're feeling good. Then the artistic director stands up and asks you to join her in another room...
View ArticleThe #DancerBeatingCancer Challenge Will Give You All the Feels While Dancing...
At 11 years old, Cierra McCauley has already fought one of the hardest battles one can face—the battle against cancer. At age 6, Cierra was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. But having danced since...
View ArticleTake the #DancerBeatingCancer Challenge to Benefit a Great Cause
At 11 years old, Cierra McCauley has already fought one of the hardest battles one can face—the battle against cancer. At age 6, Cierra was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. But having danced since...
View ArticleHow Three Odette/Odiles Handle Those 32 Fouettés
Pretty much every ballet student struggles with fouettés, those fiendishly difficult turns that require both crazy strength and laser-sharp precision. But even the pros, who can make 32 of 'em look...
View ArticleDear Katie: How Can I Develop the Skills I Need to Become a Choreographer?
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 ArticleOur Favorite Performances From the 2018 Grammys
Last night marked the 60th annual Grammy Award ceremony, and the 3-and-a-half-hour event was beyond inspiring. The evening's performances were brimming with passionate pleas and political...
View ArticleHow Choreographer Lauren Adams Stays Happy and Healthy
It's hard not to gush about choreographer Lauren Adams. The always-smiling 24 Seven faculty member has a heart of gold, and the moves to match: She's a contemporary queen who can also hold her own in...
View ArticleHere's a Sneak Peek at Justin Timberlake's Super Bowl Choreo
In less than a week, Mr. Justin Timberlake and his crew of amazing dancers will take to the biggest stage of their lives: center field at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN, for the Super Bowl...
View ArticleThe Best Exercises for Strengthening Hyperextended Knees
If you're one of the lucky dancers #blessed with hyperextended knees, you know that while they're super-pretty to look at, they're also super-prone to injury. Dance Spirit asked Sean P. Gallagher,...
View ArticleWatch These Dancers Perform Intricate Choreography—Without Hearing the Music
For any dancer, there are some days when staying on the music can feel almost impossible. But the dancers of the China Disabled Peoples' Performing Arts Troupe are known for performing with exquisite...
View ArticleMichaela DePrince's Chase Commercial Is Everything
Gorgeous Dutch National Ballet soloist Michaela DePrince is no stranger to fabulously dancey ad campaigns. (Hello, Jockey .) But her new spot for Chase QuickPay—which you probably noticed during the...
View ArticleHow to Make the Most of Online Dance Training
You're dressed in your favorite gear, ready to dance—but instead of heading to the studio, you take out your smartphone. A dance celeb has posted a new master class online, and you can't wait to dive...
View Article"Step Up: High Water" is FINALLY Available on YouTube—And It's Better Than We...
It's the day we've all been waiting for—"Step Up; High Water" has officially launched on YouTube, and everything about this series (from the dancing to the drama) is completely #savage. The show...
View ArticleOur Favorite Dance Instagrams of January
It's time to celebrate, people. You know why? Because January is fi-na-lly over. Seriously, hasn't this month felt like a 74-day marathon? (Short answer: yes, it has. ) But the one silver lining of a...
View ArticleExclusive: Tiffany Maher on What It's Really Like to Dance on TV
These days, dancers are on television more than ever before. From live shows like "So You Think You Can Dance" and "Dancing with the Stars" to teen sitcoms like "Shake It Up," flip through your TV...
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