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“World of Dance” Week 1 Recap: It’s an Ambush!
From the opening minutes of last night's debut episode, it was clear that Season 4 of "World of Dance" would hit a little different. First, we saw the contestants in a warehouse, thinking they were...
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(Virtual) Dancing with the Stars: How to Get the Most Out of Online Classes...
When your dance studio is your second home, taking class in your actual home just isn't the same. But if there's one silver lining to the current situation, it's that some of the biggest dance stars...
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How to Dance Outside
We've all been stubbing our toes and whacking our elbows dancing in less-than-roomy indoor spots lately (hello, 5' x 8' patch of bathroom tile). If you're lucky enough to have access to a backyard or...
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Here's How to Keep Your Competition Solo Performance-Ready While Quarantining
When you're bored in the house (and you're in the house bored), Nationals can feel like a dream that might never come true. But Kendall Moshay, Hollywood Vibe's Intermediate Dancer of the Year 2019,...
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Nyoka Wotorson is Your April Cover Model Search Editors' Choice Winner
Congratulations to the April Cover Model Search Editors' Choice video winner, Nyoka Wotorson! Catch her solo below, and make sure to enter the Cover Model Search here.Nyoka Wotorson, "Horton Technique...
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Is the #EsmeraldaChallenge Quarantine's Next Big Thing?
By this point in the coronavirus pandemic shutdown, people are completely burned out on dancing at home. So it's no surprise that last week, all-around dance superstar Alex Wong posted a video on...
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Listen to Black Dancers Speaking Out Against Racial Injustice
This weekend, protests against racially-charged police brutality—spurred by the unjust killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Nina Pop, Sean Reed, and so many others—swept the...
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Debbie Allen Is Throwing a Massive Dance-a-thon—and You're Invited
In this global economic crisis, it sometimes feels like the plight of dancers has been largely ignored. Debbie Allen is on a mission to change that. "They don't list dance and the arts as essential,"...
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Why Dancers Make the Best Livestream Fitness Instructors
Today more than ever, fitness platform subscriptions are replacing gym memberships. Dancers have always been great in-person fitness class instructors; now, they're becoming popular leaders of...
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The Serious Dancer's Guide to TikTok
It's paradoxical but true: On TikTok, a platform driven largely by dance, people with little to no dance background are becoming megastars—and highly-trained dancers can seem like fish out of water....
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How to Support the Black Dance Community, Beyond Social Media
The dance community's response to the death of George Floyd was immediate and sweeping on social media. Ballet companies, including Dance Theatre of Harlem, American Ballet Theatre, and New York City...
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“World of Dance” Week 2 Recap: The Qualifiers Continue
In observance of the entertainment industry's #BlackoutTuesday, NBC dedicated last night's episode to "all those who are fighting injustice, standing up against racism and taking action to make...
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Meet the First Native American Dance Group to Appear on "World of Dance"
Now in its fourth season, NBC's "World of Dance" has showcased many types of dance. "They've had styles from Mexico, China, Africa, break dancers, salsa dancers," says Kenneth Shirley, founder of...
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Essential Viewing: “WE. DANCE.”, a Powerful Video by Ailey’s Dancers
"When our hearts break, WE Dance."That's the caption for this video, created by and featuring dancers from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Made in the midst of widespread protests over the death...
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Reed Henry is Your May Cover Model Search Editors' Choice Winner
Congratulations to the May Cover Model Search Editors' Choice video winner, Reed Henry! Watch his solo below, and be sure to enter the Cover Model Search here.Reed Henry, "Rattle"
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How to Take Charge of Your At-Home Dance Health
Despite all pandemic-related odds, you've more or less managed to keep up a dance training routine, whether it's via your home studio's Zoom schedule, Instagram Live classes, or Mark Kanemura's living...
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A Virtual Ovation for the Dance Class of 2020
We're so proud of the Dance Class of 2020. And while we had the chance to celebrate 31 of you as dance grad cover stars, we're showcasing even more of the incredible talent in this year's senior class...
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How the “SYTYCD” Costume Designer Creates Wearable Art for Dancers
Ever wondered what goes into the production of the hundreds of costumes used in the live episodes of "So You Think You Can Dance"? Always innovative—and often straight-up jaw-dropping—they're an...
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Houston Ballet's Harper Watters: Thoughts on My First Uprising
I recently spoke to the dancers and management of Houston Ballet, where I dance, as part of ongoing conversations covering racial injustice. I was going to start by asking them how they were doing....
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Where to Take Virtual Dance Class to Benefit Anti-Racist Organizations
Many dance students are seeking ways to take action in the ongoing fight against racism and police brutality. And many amazing dancers and dance organizations are donating revenue from virtual classes...
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