The USC Glorya Kaufman School Is Reimagining What a College Dance Program Can Be
If you closed your eyes and pictured dance paradise, what would it look like? Maybe you'd start your morning in rehearsal with a renowned contemporary choreographer, and then work on a dance driven by...
View Article"World of Dance" Week 10 Recap: Duelin' It and Duelin' It and Duelin' It
How dramatic have the "World of Dance" Duels rounds been this year?? We've seen everything from the elimination of last season's Junior champ to the bestowing of the show's first-ever perfect score....
View ArticleHow to Put Together a School Lunch That'll Keep You Energized For Dance Class
School cafeterias often conjure up less-than-appetizing images—mystery meats, mushy vegetables, and stale cheese sandwiches are just a few of the things that come to mind. And while this isn't always...
View ArticleThis New Trailer Featuring Misty Copeland Has Us Counting Down the Days Till...
It's August—the sun is shining, summer intensives are winding down, and Nutcracker seems very far away. But this new trailer for Disney's The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is already getting us in...
View ArticleDear Katie: How Do I Know When I'm Ready to Go on Pointe?
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...
View ArticleEXCLUSIVE: A Sneak Peek at Disney Channel's Dance-Filled "Freaky Friday" TV...
What's better then a Disney movie remake? The answer: A Disney movie remake in the form of a musical! Disney Channel's giving the 2003 hit comedy "Freaky Friday" a reboot with all the singing and...
View ArticlePlease Enjoy These 4 BTS Sales Happening Right Now
Time for a quick pop quiz: What does "BTS" stand for?A. Back To the StudioB. Behind The ScenesC. Back To SchoolD. Back To ShoppingAnswer: All of the above! We've searched far and wide to round up a...
View Article3D-Printed Pointe Shoes? Yep, They Exist!
Pointe shoes printed on a 3D printer may sound like something only possible in the future. But imagine our surprise when we found out these high-tech shoes actually exist! Yes, you read that...
View ArticleNobody Had a Better Weekend Than Mark Kanemura
If you follow Mark Kanemura on Instagram, then you're no stranger to his viral, always full-out dance videos to Carly Rae Jepsen's song, "Cut to the Feeling." They've been viewed, liked, and retweeted...
View Article"SYTYCD" Season 15 Recap: When 10 Become 8
And then there were eight. Just as we were starting to get attached to the Top 10, those pesky "So You Think You Can Dance" rules came into play and forced us (er, the judges) to slash two of the...
View Article7 of the Funniest Moments from "So You Think You Can Dance"
Although we watch "So You Think You Can Dance" for the killer choreography and fantabulous dancing, sometimes the show is downright hilarious, too. Here are seven laugh-out-loud "SYT" moments that...
View ArticleHow to Get Recommendation Letters That'll Land You in Your Dream Dance Program
Because they're the one part of college applications you don't do yourself, teacher recommendations can feel like big, scary question marks. As Sarah Langford, college counselor at The Chicago Academy...
View ArticleWin Body Wrappers Knitted Wide Waisted Tights
Tired of uncomfortable tights that dig into your waist and create unflattering bulges? Body Wrappers has the perfect solution; their knitted wide waisted tights will keep you comfortable and give you...
View ArticleWe're Living for This Degas-Inspired Sculpture of Misty Copeland
Edgar Degas' famous sculpture Little Dancer Aged Fourteen has been getting a lot of love recently—and by "love," we mean everything from a tutu upgrade to a full-on musical telling her story. But...
View ArticleJennifer Garner Did the #GoinInCirclesChallenge & We're Obsessed
In case you missed it, our favorite actress/dance fangirl Jennifer Garner hit the studio this weekend to brush up on her technique (stars, they really are just like us). And the end result might be...
View ArticleWhat Dancers Can Do with a College Degree that They Can't Do Without One
Let's say this right up front: Everyone agrees that a talented dancer can move to NYC or L.A., start auditioning, and get booked without a dance degree. And graduating from a program doesn't guarantee...
View ArticleTravis Wall on What "So You Think You Can Dance" Has Meant to Him
"Mister Travis Wall," as Cat Deeley would say, has had one heck of an epic "So You Think You Can Dance" journey. Since first appearing on the show as a contestant during Season 2 (back when he had...
View Article"World of Dance" Week 11 Recap: One Step Closer
I never thought we'd make it here, you guys, but after 11 grueling weeks of competition and five rounds of Duels, "World of Dance" will enter The Cuts phase of the show next week. The talent is unreal...
View ArticleWhen and How to Speak Up for Yourself in the Studio
Picture this: You're in rehearsal, and you finally get a move the way the choreographer wants it—except that it makes your back twinge each time. Should you say you're in pain, or should you suck it...
View ArticleDear Katie: How Do I Know When to Switch Dance Studios?
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...
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