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"Oklahoma!" Is Back on Broadway—in a Brand-New State
You may think you know Oklahoma!, the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical that made history when it first opened in 1943 and is best known for Agnes de Mille's groundbreaking dream ballet. But the...
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The "Step Up: High Water" Cast Dishes on Set Life, Audition Advice, and More
Happy "Step Up: High Water" eve, y'all! Everyone's favorite internet dance show makes its triumphant Season 2 return tomorrow, March 20th, on YouTube. In anticipation of the premiere, we turned to...
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3 Key Exercises for Stronger, More Stable Pointework
It's the rite of passage every young ballerina dreams of: getting her first pair of pointe shoes. But it's important to remember that a lot (and we mean a lot) of hard work and technique-honing leads...
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7 Dancers Who Need to Be in the Britney Spears Musical
Yes, you read that right: The Britney Spears musical is officially happening, and we are SHOOK! In addition to having perhaps the most fabulous title in the history of musical titles—Once Upon a One...
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Leonardo DiCaprio Dancing Is the Meme We Need and Deserve
Hi friends. Happy spring. In case you're wondering how we're celebrating:There's a new meme of Leonardo DiCaprio dancing awkwardly in movies, and it is GLORIOUS.NoneWhy is this happening now? Because...
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Inside Justin Peck's World Premiere for Houston Ballet
Houston Ballet will present an exciting new program starting tonight and running through Sunday, March 24: Come In, by Aszure Barton, and Dream Time, by Jiří Kylián, both company premieres, and...
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"Little Dancer" Gets Another Run (and a New Title)
Remember Little Dancer, the musical starring Tiler Peck and inspired by Edgar Degas' sculpture of the same name? After a 2014 run at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, the creative team did some...
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Meet Luna Montana, the 18-Year-Old Ballet Dancer Who's Not Afraid to Talk...
It's safe to say that in 2019, social media reigns supreme. Social platforms are especially great tools for dancers, allowing them to brand and market themselves, keep up with dance friends across the...
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"World of Dance" Week 5 Recap: Anything You Can Duel, I Can Duel Better
We were a tad trepidatious going into the second round of Duels on NBC's "World of Dance." Last week's Upper Division showdown saw all four of the highest-scoring teams from the Qualifiers eliminated....
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This "Us"-Inspired Dance Video Will Terrify You in the Best Way Possible
Right now, it seems like the entire world is equal parts obsessed with and thoroughly creeped out by Jordan Peele's Us, the horror film about devilish doppelgängers that's currently rated 94% fresh on...
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3 Strategies to Help Dancers Succeed as Peer Leaders
Do you dream of running your student dance company or becoming captain of your dance team? Are you a triple threat eager to direct your school's next musical? If you have big ideas and the drive to...
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Mark Kanemura Is Our Favorite Dancing Flamingo, Also RIP Us
OK, stay with us for the duration of this multi-part journey, because the payoff is so very good.Part OneYesterday, Mark Kanemura—dancer extraordinaire, Carly Rae Jepsen enthusiast (same), master of...
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Complexions' Larissa Gerszke on Her Fosse Obsession & Beyoncé Dreams
Complexions Contemporary Ballet's Larissa Gerszke is a standout, thanks to her gorgeous lines and easy grace. An Ottawa, Canada, native, Gerszke began training at Canterbury Arts High School, and...
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Dorrance Dance's Elizabeth Burke on Pre-Show Rituals and Celeb Doppelgängers
Dorrance Dance's Elizabeth Burke's dynamic technique and intricate musicality have made her a tap-scene standout. A Chapel Hill, NC, native, she trained with the North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble, led...
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“World of Dance” Week 6 Recap: Just Duel It
Look, we love all the extraordinary competitors on NBC's "World of Dance," but let's be real here: The Junior Division dancers are our favorites. How could we not be obsessed with the category that,...
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5 OG Disney Channel Dancers Who Grew Up to Be Stars
The Disney Channel has launched tons of young performers' careers. Some of our favorite celebs started out as dancers on the platform back in the day. Here are five OG Disney dance kids we're still...
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Madeline Underwood Is Your March Cover Model Search Editors' Choice Winner
Congratulations to the March Cover Model Search Editors' Choice video winner, Madeline Underwood! Catch her solo below, and enter the Cover Model Search here. Madeline Underwood-Follow www.youtube.com
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Dear Katie: Is It Worth It to Work Through "Bad Pain"?
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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How Do You Get Hired as a Rockette? We Got the Inside Scoop
The Rockettes are officially looking for some fresh faces. For the first time in almost a decade, the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall is expanding its yearly open call in New York City...
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4 Champion Dance Teams' Funniest Performance Snafus
Performing for any audience is jitter-inducing enough. But how about an audience of 100,000 rowdy game-day spectators? Dance teamers face unique pressures in their highly unpredictable performance...
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