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Here Are the "25 to Watch" Dancers You Should Be Following on Social Media
Every year, our pals over at Dance Magazine release their "25 to Watch" list, a definitive roundup of the rising stars in the dance industry. And of course, at Dance Spirit, there's nothing we love...
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8 Songs to Retire from Your Dance Competition Playlist
Many dancers are starting to return to competition stages following a pandemic-related hiatus. And we're hoping that maybe this break from the usual competition routine can offer a fresh start when it...
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How 5 Broadway Dancers are Coping with the COVID-versary
It's been one year since Broadway's shutdown, and many of us in the arts community are sitting with devastating loss and a still-uncertain future. Most Broadway performers have spent the past year...
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5 Pro Dancers Reflect on Their Pandemic Silver Linings
March marks one year since the official start of pandemic-related closures, and many are looking forward to a healthy and (hopefully) vaccinated 2021. That's especially true for the dance community,...
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AMDA’s Dance Theatre Program Is the Launch Pad for Your Bicoastal Career
When veteran performers talk about the moment their careers took off, their stories usually all have three things in common: They had the right skills, knew the right people, and were in the right...
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Meet the Choreographic Minds Behind the "Bridgerton" TikTok Musical
ICYMI, TikTok is taking over Broadway. Not literally—you shouldn't expect to see dancers on the Great White Way doing the Renegade or the Woah anytime soon. But the app has proven to be an amazing...
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Why It's the Right Time to Revisit the Movie "Tap"
Dance films and series are all the rage these days. But the trend didn't appear out of thin air. In fact, the current obsession is built on decades of great dance movies. And right now—while you're...
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6 Things Dancers Can't Believe They Miss(ed) About Dance Conventions
After a long pandemic hiatus, some dance competitions and conventions are open once again—albeit with stringent COVID protocols in place. And even as many dancers have returned to the convention...
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How to Audition on Video: From Setting Up Your Space to Uploading Your...
It's no surprise that auditions have gone virtual. Missed are the days of crowded hallways lined with dancers vying for room to warm up, anticipation and adrenaline in the air (along with those final...
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4 Industry Leaders Walk Us Through the State of the Competition/Convention World
After a year of tumult, virtual events and constantly moving targets, it's more than reasonable to wonder: What exactly is the state of the competition world?For months, we didn't see our favorite...
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7 Dancewear Brands as TikTok Aesthetics
If you're on TikTok, (and let's face it: you probably are) you've probably been introduced to the concept of the TikTok aesthetic: basically, a subculture based around a particular style.These style...
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Eliana Girard Writes a Letter to Her Teenage Self
She's known as the ballerina with soul, but Eliana Girard's versatility has helped her shine even brighter. On top of being crowned America's Favorite Female Dancer on Season 9 of "So You Think You...
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Blu Furutate is Your March Cover Model Search Editors' Choice Winner
Congratulations to the March Cover Model Search Editors' Choice video winner, Blu Furutate! Watch her solo below, and be sure to enter the Cover Model Search here.Blu Furutate, "Resonance" Your...
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How College Seniors Can Make the Best of Graduating During a Pandemic
If you're a college student, there are some guarantees. The dining hall food will be bad. Your communal shower will be gross. You will sleep through class (at least) once. And at the end of it all,...
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55 Thoughts I Had Rewatching "Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses" as an Adult
I have a confession to make: I think I only saw this movie once during my childhood. By the time this film was released, I had already begun to outgrow my Barbie fandom.But if TikTok is any...
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What to Do When Your Dance Teacher Says You're Not Pointe Ready
Since the day you pulled on your first leotard, you have no doubt been dreaming of the day you would attend your first pointe shoe fitting. Going on pointe is a rite of passage as a ballet dancer, and...
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The Dancer's Reading List: 8 Books You'll Love
There's nothing like spending a Saturday afternoon curled up with a cup of tea and a good book. And at Dance Spirit, we're here to put a dance twist on any activity. So, naturally, we've put together...
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How to Beat 5 Common Cheats Dancers Commit
Y'all, we get it. Dance is really, really hard. So what's the harm in taking the easy way out on a technical correction? Answer: an increased chance of injury, and a whole slew of new technique...
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