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“DWTS” Week 9: Mandy Moore Stops By for a Celebration of Taylor Swift
Here at Dance Spirit, we have long lived as fans of Taylor Swift. So we were sure to clear a space on the calendar when it was announced that “Dancing with the Stars” would be hosting a Celebration of...
View ArticleHere’s What It Takes to Be Rockette-Ready
Ever wondered how the Rockettes achieve those classic sky-high kick lines and intricate movements that culminate in a dazzling array of precision dance routines? We’re pulling back the velvety...
View Article“DWTS” Week 10 Recap: Semifinals and the Season’s Most Shocking Elimination
It’s semifinals week on “Dancing with the Stars,” and 10 weeks later, we can confidently say that every single couple left in the competition is in it to win it. Last week was Taylor Swift night, but...
View Article10+ Holiday Gifts Every Dancer Will Love
’Tis the season for giving—and receiving! And while Taylor Swift tickets might reign supreme on your winter wish list, check out the picks below to find the season’s most covetable dance goodies....
View Article“DWTS” Week 11 Recap: And the Winner Is…
We can hardly believe that Season 32 of “Dancing with the Stars” is over. We might say this every year, but we’re pretty sure this was one of the most dramatic seasons yet, complete with onstage...
View ArticleHow to Incorporate Seasonal Sweet Treats Into Your Diet in a Way That Feels Good
An influx of sweets—pumpkin pies, cozy drinks, holiday cookies—is the norm this time of year. Winter festivities often involve larger meals with foods that might be richer than what you’re used to,...
View ArticleTwo New Movie Musicals Hitting Theaters This Month
Wonka Timothée Chalamet leads an all-star cast in this musical comedy prequel inspired by the whimsical chocolatier at the center of Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s book Charlie and the Chocolate...
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Real Dancers, Really Dancing: The Making of Just Dance 2024
When you imagine a video game studio, you probably think of rows of programmers at rows of computers and a fleet of gaming consoles, rather than mirrored dance studios. But at Ubisoft Paris, there are...
View ArticleIntroducing Dance Magazine’s 2024 “25 to Watch”
Dance Magazine has announced who’s included in this year’s “25 to Watch!” This annual feature showcases dancers, choreographers, directors, and companies on the brink of skyrocketing. Get to know this...
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How Christopher Gattelli Taught Timothée Chalamet to Tap in Wonka
When Tony Award–winning choreographer Christopher Gattelli first met Timothée Chalamet to teach him how to tap dance for Wonka, Chalamet’s hair was dyed a bright purple/red because he was in the...
View Article4 Tips for Constructing a Supportive Nutrition Plan During Audition Season
Summer intensive auditions are here, and your training schedule is likely to pick up momentum. To ensure a spot in a summer program, it’s critical to prioritize your dancing. But audition success goes...
View ArticleMean Girls the Movie, the Musical, the Movie-Musical
Mean Girls hits the big screen yet again this month, with the movie musical adaptation of the Broadway musical (itself an adaptation of the iconic 2004 teen comedy) is now in theaters. Originally...
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If You Love a Summer Intensive, Should You Go Back Year After Year?
Last summer, you had an amazing training experience at your dream intensive. You can see yourself studying at that school full-time—or even dancing with its affiliated company one day. Does that mean...
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How to Avoid Common Convention-Week Injuries
DR. ALEXIS SAMS. PHOTO BY HEATH RACKHAM PHOTOGRAPHY, COURTESY SAMS. Chilly ballrooms, hard floors, dozens of dancers going full-out all at once: The average convention room may be buzzing with...
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Cost-Effective Planning for Summer Audition Tours
Come winter, many dance students find themselves in a similar situation: It’s time to start thinking about summer intensives, but their list of prospective programs reads like a cross-country tour....
View ArticleA Dancer’s Guide to Managing Panic Attacks
Alex Patrick, a Dallas-based dance instructor and the founder of SHAPPE Dance Company, has experienced intense self-doubt as well as an immense amount of pressure over the course of her career. After...
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How First Soloist Harper Watters Creates Community at Houston Ballet
Naturally drawn to dance from a young age, Harper Watters also sought out a sense of community throughout his training. The only boy enrolled at his local studio in New Hampshire, Watters eventually...
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Why Broadway Dancers Are Taking Over TikTok
If you use TikTok, you’ve almost certainly noticed that Broadway dancers are having a big moment on the app. Sharing behind-the-scenes tidbits, demystifying #tourlife, orchestrating backstage hijinks,...
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Should You Try a Summer Intensive in a New Dance Style?
Summer is an opportunity to hone your training more intentionally than during the busy school year. But with a plethora of programs to choose from, deciding what to focus on can be tricky. On one...
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Tips For Preventing and Managing Shin Splints
Chelsea Hoy, an associate artistic director and performer with Trinity Irish Dance Company, has battled shin splints throughout her career. She says the condition, which manifests as pain down the...
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