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National Dance Showcase Judges Discuss Diversity in the Competition World—And...
As conversations about racial justice have continued across the country, members of the dance world have focused inwards, and reflected on how we can all do better. The close-knit competition and...
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Joshua Dawson is Your August Cover Model Search Editors' Choice Winner
Congratulations to the August Cover Model Search Editors' Choice video winner, Joshua Dawson! Catch his solo below, and be sure to enter the Cover Model Search here.Joshua Dawson, "Slow Up"
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College Reunion, Dancer Edition: Three Cover Stars on How College Launched...
Today, Zoey Anderson, Corey John Snide, and I are all professional dancers thriving in the industry. But we were once anxious, excited young college students in NYC, hoping to make it big. The three...
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"My Dance Family Tree": 5 Pros on Their Training Roots
You've got your mother's eyes, your smile is just like your dad's, and it's uncanny how much you look like photos of that great-great aunt you've never met. But where did you get your distinctive port...
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A Day in the Life of a TikTok Star
Niana Guerrero is only 14, but she already boasts 12.6 million TikTok followers—the kind of internet fanbase most people twice her age can only dream of. Of course, keeping up with her millions (and...
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Dancewave's Annual College Fair Goes Virtual
After navigating Nationals online and attending summer intensives via Zoom, many students are now diving into their first all-virtual college-application season. Enter Dancewave Through College and...
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The Truth About Soreness: Answers to All Your Burning Questions
We all know the feeling: You wake up the day after class or rehearsal just to find that you literally. cannot. move. To answer all your burning (pun intended!) questions about the way-too-relatable...
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"DWTS" Week 2 Recap: The First Cut is the Deepest
Well, we've officially made it to week two of "Dancing with the Stars," pandemic edition! And with no bedazzled face masks in sight, we can only assume that the "DWTS" team's #SocialDisDancing...
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5 Black Women on the Obstacles of Dancing While Black
Civil rights leader Malcom X famously said that "the most disrespected person in America is the Black woman." Decades later, those words still resonate. And the dance world isn't immune to subjecting...
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Dear Katie: I'm Not Feeling Motivated—How Can I Push Through a Slump?
In our "Dear Katie" series, Miami City Ballet 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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The Dancer's Guide to Maskne
Having to wear a mask is a small price to pay to finally be back dancing with partners other than our family members and pets. But we won't lie: Masks are uncomfortable. If you've experienced...
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"DWTS" Week 3 Recap: "Disney Night" is Confirmed Chaotic Good
Welcome back dance fans, to the chaos that is "Disney Night" on "Dancing with the Stars." Have you ever wanted to see a pro football player dressed as a candlestick? A realtor from "Selling Sunset"...
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3 of the Danciest Podcasts to Stream This Week
Live performances and classes may still be mostly on pause, but the dance community continues moving and shaking. Podcasts are one of our fave ways to keep up with the dance world in an entertaining...
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Choreographer and Dancer Alice Sheppard Writes a Letter to Her Teenage Self
Up until 2004, Alice Sheppard was a medieval-studies professor. But after seeing disabled dancer Homer Avila perform, Sheppard took her first dance class—and loved movement so much that she resigned...
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Meet Thom White, the Creative Genius Behind the Stunning "bbygrl" Visual
You may have caught a glimpse of the mesmerizing movement on your Explore page, or you might've peeped the repost with over 1M views right on Chloe x Halle's Instagram page. But if you haven't watched...
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4 College Alums on How Their Dance Degrees Have Helped Them During COVID-19
In a year that couldn't possibly get any more bonkers (we wouldn't be surprised, though), the world needs smart, resourceful, and creative people more than ever before. And who does that description...
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Why You Should Know Comp Queen Keagan Elle Capps
Not only does 14-year-old Keagan Capps have insane flexibility, but she uses it to the fullest extent (pun intended). And her ability to nail a range of emotions and musical accents draws audiences...
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4 Queer Dancers Taking Over TikTok—and Maybe the World
The queer community has found a new home on TikTok.Although not without its downsides—trolls seem to find their way onto every social media platform—many users who identify as LGBTQ+ are finding...
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Win an AinslieWear Leotard from Discount Dance Supply
Looking to make a statement when you return to the studio? Enter to win the "Zara" leotard from Ainslie dancewear, now available at Discount Dance Supply. With bold lines, mesh accents, and a modern...
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Gabi Allen is Your September Cover Model Search Editors' Choice Winner
Big congrats to the September Cover Model Search Editors' Choice video winner, Gabi Allen! Catch her solo below, and make sure to enter the Cover Model Search here.Gabi Allen, "Listen to the Music"...
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