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Beat the Cheat: Combat Incorrect Pirouette Preps With These Targeted Fitness...
As dancers, we all have our vices—those little technique cheats that we know are incorrect, and we try our best to fix whenever we can remember...but at the end of the day, we just can't seem to...
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National Dance Honors Is Bringing You New Opportunities to Shine this Summer
If you're looking to stand out, make friends, and become an even more dazzling dancer, National Dance Honors has you covered.Since 2017, NDH has been the annual event to culminate comp season with a...
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Darrion Gallegos, Anissa Lee and Cassandra Trenary Share their Style Must-Haves
When it comes to in-studio dancewear, the pros know that the right look, piece or material can mean the difference between a day feeling confident and comfortable or just plain out of sorts. With so...
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7 Back-to School Supplies to Get You Started on the Right Foot
Whether we're prepared to admit it or not, summer is drawing to a close. The fall dance season is here, and with it comes new classes, choreography, and opportunities. So while you're buying new...
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That’s Entertainment Is the Competition That Really Gets It
Studio owners might just leave their first That's Entertainment Performing Arts competition feeling like they couldn't have planned the weekend better themselves. That's no accident: Director RoseMary...
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Meet This Year's Future Star Award Winners
Dance Spirit and Limelight Teamwear are excited to announce our 2021 Future Star winners! Every year, DS partners with competitions to recognize dancers with stellar talent, stage presence, and...
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Katherine Barkman Shares Her Experience as a Global Ballet Ambassador
Katherine Barkman was born to be a ballerina. From living room performances as a toddler to beginning full-time professional training at 14 (under U.S.-based Russian teacher Nadia Pavlenko), the...
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6 Moods Dancers Experience at Their First Rehearsal of the Season
Whether we're ready to admit it or not, summer is officially over. It's time to trade the hustle of summer intensive season for a different kind of busy—rehearsals! Whether you're prepping for...
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#ICYMI: The 2021 National Dance Day Routine Has Arrived
Calling all dance pros, amateurs, dance families, and superfans…the official National Dance Day routine has dropped, and we're assigning you (fun!) weekend homework to learn it. Ariana Grande's...
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National Dance Showcase Invites You to Its New Headquarters
What happens when a feel-good dance competition is faced with the challenges of a pandemic? It pivots (pun-intended) and finds another way for dancers to keep doing what they love safely. For National...
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5 Nutritionist-Approved Smoothies To Get You Through a Day of Dance
Smoothies are fun and delicious, but they can also be good for you. Some smoothie shops, for example, advertise "boosts" of protein and vitamins at an additional cost.Homemade smoothies can also be a...
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Chicago Luvabulls Coach Toya Ambrose Shares Tips for Making Your Dream Team
"Just be yourself." These three words became something of an in-car mantra for Toya Ambrose as she prepared to walk into her first audition in more than a few years. The role? Head coach of the...
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National Dance Day: The Recap
What a weekend, dance family! Saturday's #NationalDanceDay celebrations brought the joy of movement from coast to coast, and we loved (loved) seeing everyone lend the day their best dance moves and...
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Celebrate the 2021 Dance Teacher Awards!
Our friends at Dance Teacher are honoring a group of outstanding educators for their contributions to our field, and we'd love you to join!The 2021 Dance Teacher Awards will take place virtually on...
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What Your Favorite Fall Beverage Says About You as a Dancer
Autumn is here, and we'd like nothing more than to curl up with a warm drink after a long day of class or rehearsal. But what are you choosing to fill your cup? Here's what your fall beverage pick...
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Take Our Master Classes With Tiler Peck on Dance Media Live!
New York City Ballet star Tiler Peck is unstoppable, whether she's performing, choreographing or teaching class. Now you can have a chance to learn from Peck directly, and then join her for an...
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Cast Your Vote in the 2021 Cover Model Search Contest!
Congratulations to Dance Spirit's 2021 Cover Model Search finalists: Kayla Mak, Reed Henry, and Iyanna Jackson! One of them will win a spot on Dance Spirit's December 2021 digital cover. Learn more...
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2021 Cover Model Search Finalist Reed Henry
Click here to vote for Reed.Reed Henry's dancing is a master class on blending contrasting qualities. In contemporary, he plays with resistance and opposition, appearing to float while also remaining...
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2021 Cover Model Search Finalist Kayla Mak
Click here to vote for Kayla Contemporary-ballet virtuoso Kayla Mak is a jack-of-all-trades and a master of fun. With her bubbly personality and go-with-the-flow mentality, you almost wouldn't believe...
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2021 Cover Model Search Finalist Iyanna Jackson
Click here to vote for Iyanna. The passion that exudes from Iyanna Jackson when she performs is undeniable. Through powerful yet controlled movement, her emotion tells a story, and is deeply felt by...
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