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Kinjaz Made a Commercial with McDonald’s and We’re Lovin’ It
When you hear "breakfast," do you think "legendary dance crew"? No? Well, that's about to change. Because McDonald's recruited the fabulous gentlemen of Kinjaz for a commercial touting the Golden...
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Why You Should Know Comp King Luke Barrett
Luke Barrett's been a standout on the comp scene for years now, thanks to his crystal-clear technique and soulful improv skills. He's a two-time New York City Dance Alliance National Male Outstanding...
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Kathryn Morgan Is Restarting Her Dance Career at Miami City Ballet
Congratulations are in order for our "Dear Katie" advice columnist, Kathryn Morgan! After a long struggle with hypothyroidism, which led to the ballerina's resignation from New York City Ballet in...
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The 12 Zodiac Signs As YAGP Variations
Guess who's baaaaack?! Your resident Dance Spirit astrologers! And on the eve of the Youth America Grand Prix awards ceremony, we thought it was the perfect time to pair each zodiac sign with a...
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How Dancers Can Bounce Back After a Tough Rejection
In her senior year at Butler University, Jennifer Sydor auditioned for more than a dozen regional ballet companies—and got a string of "no, thank you" responses. "I have an athletic build, and my...
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Congratulations to the 2019 Youth America Grand Prix Winners
This week, over 1,000 young hopefuls gathered in New York City for the Youth America Grand Prix finals, giving them the chance to compete for scholarships and contracts to some of the world's top...
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“World of Dance” Week 9 Recap: Cut to the Feeling
"World of Dance" is not messing around this season. Last night, J.Lo and her crew took an ax (just a metaphor, of course, but we're imagining it as a beautifully bedazzled ax) to the "WOD" playing...
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The 7 Stages of Surviving a Dance Competition Day
Dance competitions are fun, rewarding—and completely exhausting. Here are the seven stages of surviving a competition day, to which we DEEPLY relate.Stage 1: Packing Literally EverythingGotta get that...
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Broadway Ballerina Sara Esty Writes a Letter to Her Teenage Self
Sara Esty's ethereal grace and sophisticated charm have won over ballet and Broadway audiences alike. The bunhead-turned-Broadway-baby began training near her hometown in Gorham, ME, at the Maine...
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How Ailey's Samantha Figgins Dances with Hearing Loss
Samantha Figgins is currently in her fifth season with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (and was a Dance Spirit cover girl back in 2013!). But what many people don't know is that the gorgeous...
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Dear Katie: Why Won't My Teachers Put Me on Pointe?
In our "Dear Katie" series, MCB 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!Dear...
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We've Got a Brand New Dance Challenge, Courtesy of Beyoncé
We're officially declaring April the month of Beyoncé. Not only did she gift us the greatness that is her Homecoming documentary, but she followed it up with the #BeforeILetGoChallenge, the newest...
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Natalie "NatBat" Bebko on PlayStation, Puppies, and Perfectionism
At 17, commercial standout Natalie Bebko ("Nat Bat") has already accomplished more in her career than most adults: She was an assistant choreographer for the 2016 BET Awards and has worked with tons...
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Alex Rodriguez Took a Hip-Hop Class with Jimmy Fallon and It Was…Something
If Jennifer Lopez is a great dancer, and you are Jennifer Lopez's fiancé, is there some kind of transitive property that means you are at least a pretty good dancer? Does her dance fabulosity, like,...
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Taylor Swift's New Video is Dancy Pastel Perfection
"We promise that you'll never find another [music video] like thi-i-IS!" Sorry not sorry, because all of us Swifties at Dance Spirit have waited a long year and a half for new T-Swift music—which,...
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Where's the Line Between Cross-Training and Exercise Addiction?
Tackling an exercise regimen with focus and dedication can really pay off in your dance career, and there's a definite thrill associated with seeing your technique, strength, and stamina improve. But...
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Celebrate International Dance Day by Learning About These Styles of Dance...
Happy International Dance Day, everyone! Since 1982, this delightful holiday has been celebrated worldwide each April 29th. Why April 29th, you ask? It's the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre...
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"World of Dance" Week 10 Recap: There Can Only Be Four Finalists
With its eye-popping visuals, colorful cast of outrageously dressed characters, and terrifyingly fierce competition, "World of Dance" sometimes feels just a little bit like a dance version of The...
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These Dancers Won Beyoncé’s #BeforeILetGoChallenge by Taking Over Times Square
Sorry, everybody else doing the #BeforeILetGoChallenge (yes, even you, Jenna Dewan!): It's over. It's been won. The end.While millions of dancers around the world have been filming their best takes on...
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Here Are Your 2019 Tony Award Nominees
It's the day of the Tony noms, y'all! And the list—as delivered to us straight from the very talented mouths of Bebe Neuwirth and Brandon Victor Dixon—features all kinds of dancy favorites.Highlights...
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