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This Instagram Ballet Star Just Got Real About Body Image Issues
Instagram star Kylie Shea has built a following of nearly 170,000 with her playful workout videos, which combine traditional fitness activities, like jumping rope or running on the treadmill, with...
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Dear Katie: I'm Not Ready to Move Away to Study Ballet!
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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Lauren Lovette Writes a Letter to Her Teenage Self
New York City principal Lauren Lovette has become an icon thanks to her emotional maturity and exceptional musicality. The 26-year-old quickly rose through the ranks after joining the company as an...
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How to Keep Your Dance Costumes Looking as Good as New
Competition season is here, and you've finally received your beautiful new costumes. But how can you keep these ensembles looking stage-ready through Nationals next July? Here are the tips and tricks...
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Cartier's New Commercial is #Goals for Dancers Everywhere
Cartier doesn't just make elegant jewelry. They also make elegant commercials that will have you and your dance friends double-tapping their ballet inspired Instagram ad. The 15-second teaser depicts...
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And the “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 14 Winner Is…
After hundreds of routines, millions of votes, and dozens of mispronunciations of a certain contestant's name, last night the winner of "So You Think You Can Dance" Season 14 was finally crowned. But...
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"DWTS" Week 2 Recap: The First Cut Is the Deepest
"Dancing With the Stars" doesn't mess around—we're only two weeks in and the eliminations have already begun. Not to mention, it seems like everyone is injured. But the show must go on, as it did last...
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3 Networking Tips That Will Help You Make Lasting Dance Connections
When Yesenia Ayala started taking Joshua Bergasse's classes at Steps on Broadway and Broadway Dance Center, she had no idea it would eventually lead to her Broadway debut. After a few classes,...
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Justin Peck's Gender-Neutral Ballet Casting Is Brilliant
If you're a ballet person, your feeds are probably full of gorgeous previews of Justin Peck's new work for New York City Ballet, set to premiere tomorrow night. Excited as we are about that, though,...
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"DWTS" Week 2 (Take 2) Recap: Fire Burning on the Dance Floor
Helloooo, and happy Wednesday! Did you realize there was a special bonus episode of "DWTS" last night? If you missed it, fear not—we've got you covered, as always. Right off the bat, we will say that...
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Meet 18-Year-Old Gianna Reisen, New York City Ballet's Youngest Choreographer
After most dancers graduate from The School of American Ballet they have lots of "firsts": first company contract, first performance with that company, and maybe even first solo role. But 2017 SAB...
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WilldaBeast's New Beyoncé Video Will Inspire You—and Could Earn You a Private...
Have you been intrigued by WilldaBeast Adams' recent string of posts teasing a new Beyoncé project? Well, the video dropped this morning on thebeastnetwork.com . It sends a powerful message—and comes...
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Beyond Bollywood: The Inside Scoop on Bharatanatyam
You may already have an idea of what Indian dance looks like: vibrant costumes, exuberant energy, intricate hand gestures, constant level changes—in short, Bollywood dance. For many in the U.S. and...
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Dear Katie: My Hairline is Receding Because of My Ballet Bun!
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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Finally: Zumba by Dancers, for Dancers!
Have you ever hit up a cardio-dance or "dance fitness" class like Zumba, thinking it'd be some fun, dancey cross-training—only to be disappointed by the sheer repetitiveness of the choreography?...
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Our Favorite Red Carpet Fashion From New York City Ballet's Fall Gala
Last night was New York City Ballet's fall gala, which is basically prom night for NYCB and its most stylish fans. The highly anticipated evening merged fashion and ballet, featuring collaborations...
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How My Dance Training Is Getting Me Through the Hardest Experience of My Life
The stage was spinning. The whole theater was swirling before my eyes, and nothing made sense. I forced myself to push through the familiar choreography, which by then was in my muscle memory, feeling...
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The OG Hiplet Squad Interrupted the Ballet—and We're So Here For It
You remember the Hiplet ladies (Hip-ladies?) from their obsession-worthy video collab with Refinery29 , right? Well, they're back and better than ever, partnering with Old Navy in an amazing...
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Congrats to Our #TurnWithDanceSpirit Contest Winners!
Thanks to everyone who 🌀🌀🌀-ed like crazy for our #TurnWithDanceSpirit contest! We were SUPER impressed with your submissions—you guys do not mess around when you're turning 'round. (And you really,...
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Shelby Patterson Is Your September Cover Model Search Editors' Choice Winner!
Congratulations to the September Cover Model Search Editors' Choice video winner, Shelby Patterson! Catch her solo by clicking here , and enter the Cover Model Search here !
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