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Reina Stamm Is Your August Cover Model Search Editors' Choice Winner!
Congratulations to the August Cover Model Search Editors' Choice video winner, Reina Stamm of Master Ballet Academy! Catch her solo, Spring's Awakening , choreographed by Harrison Stevenson, below,...
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Freshman Flashback: 9 Dance-Program Grads' Advice for Your First Year at College
Navigating college can be tough, especially when you're balancing an intense dance schedule with academic classes and jobs—and trying to make new friends! About to begin your college adventure? We...
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Support Kathryn Morgan's Fundraiser for Hurricane Harvey Relief
Former New York City Ballet soloist (and our " Dear Katie " advice columnist) Kathryn Morgan recently moved to Houston—and watched, horrified, as Hurricane Harvey wreaked havoc on her new hometown...
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She's a Ballerina. And a Quantum Physicist. And Maybe an Astronaut.
For the past decade , Merritt Moore has been living a double life as both a professional ballerina and a quantum physicist. While dancing with Zurich Ballet and Boston Ballet, she received her...
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The New "DWTS" Cast Includes a "Pretty Little Liars" Star and a "Hamilton" Alum
Whoa. There is a lot going on in the "Dancing with the Stars" Season 25 crop of celebs, just announced on "Good Morning America." First: While it seems like many "DWTS" stars are chosen with people...
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The Real Story Behind @biscuitballerina's Now-Famous Insta Account
Last week, we highlighted the deliberately, hysterically bad @biscuitballerina Instagram account, created by a then-mysterious dancer with a great sense of humor. This week, the artist behind...
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Melanie Moore Writes a Letter to Her Teenage Self
Contemporary Dancer Melanie Moore has come a long way since being named America's Favorite Dancer on Season 8 of "So You Think You Can Dance," where she became known for her captivating presence and...
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"World of Dance" Is Coming LIVE to a City Near You
Yeah, you read that right. "World of Dance Live" is a brand-new 90-minute show bringing this summer's hit dance competition show to the US and Canada this October and November. Kicking off October 17...
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3 Dancer-Friendly Yoga Poses That Enhance Flexibility and Strength
Yoga has long been a cross-training favorite for dancers, thanks to the mind-body practice's power to increase flexibility, strength, and focus. But with thousands of yoga poses out there, how can you...
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All Your Favorite Aspiring Ballerinas Are in This New Trailer
If you're anything like us here at DS , your Instagram feeds are filled with drool-worthy posts from all your favorite ballet dancers—and tons of talented students from Master Ballet Academy (think...
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Mr. Indie-pendent, Adrian Galvin
Allow us to introduce your new postmodern obsession, Adrian Galvin—aka Yoke Lore. This insanely versatile musician-dancer-choreographer has trained with Juilliard professor Irene Dowd. He's the...
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And the 2017 Best Choreography Emmy Goes to...
(...drumroll please...) Travis Wall AND Mandy Moore! Yup, it's a tie: At the Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony on Saturday night, both Wall and Moore took home statuettes. 🏆 🏆 Hearing Moore's name...
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Tate McRae Dancing Alone in a Studio Is All You Need This #MotivationMonday
Tate McRae has that inexplicable, mysterious, can't-put-your-finger-on-it quality that separates superstars from us mere mortals. Which is why we could literally watch her dance for hours on end ....
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Cincinnati Ballet to Debut Emmy-Winning Choreographer Travis Wall's New Piece
Travis Wall has taken the contemporary world by storm with his Emmy-winning creations for "So You Think You Can Dance" and mesmerizing works for his own company, Shaping Sound. But this month, he'll...
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Commemorate 9/11 With a Look At New York City Ballet's "New Beginnings" Dance...
September 11th marks a painful day in American history when, 16 years ago, a series of deadly terrorist attacks shook the nation. We all have different ways of remembering the anniversary of 9/11 but...
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"So You Think You Can Dance" Recap: Meet Your Top 4!
Oh what a night. We knew this was coming. We knew there would be a double elimination this week so we could move forward with a Top 4. But ugh , it still hurt. Yeah yeah, they'll all be on the tour,...
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Take a Look at the Winning Entries From This Year's National Dance Foundation...
We like it when dancers are able to express their love for dance. We love it when dancers are able to use different mediums to express that love. The National Dance Foundation offers dancers the...
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Find The Best Dancer-Friendly Energy Bar For Your Bod
Sometimes, dancers just need a snack that's super-portable, mess-free, and nonperishable. That's where energy bars come in. The trick is to know which ones are most like real food: tasty, low in added...
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Dear Katie: I'm a One-Sided Turner!
In our "Dear Katie" series, former NYCB 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!...
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There's a New Mickey Mouse Club, Starring Some Our Our Fave Dancers
Back in the early '90s, "The Mickey Mouse Club" show on the Disney channel helped launch the careers of Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, and would-be ballet dancer Ryan Gosling,...
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