What's Next for 'SYTYCD' Winner Lex Ishimoto?
After 13 seasons, "So You Think You Can Dance" viewers probably thought they'd seen it all. From "Ramalama (Bang Bang)" to Bollywood, Travis Wall to tWitch, it seemed like there couldn't possibly be...
View ArticleChoreographer Camille A. Brown Talks About Her Vision for Broadway's "Once on...
Set on a vibrant island recovering after a massive storm, Once On This Island follows the story of a young peasant girl, Ti Moune, who falls in love with a wealthy boy. Their divided worlds tear them...
View ArticleChatting with Mackenzie Ziegler About Her Holiday-Inspired Activewear...
If you looked up #GirlBoss in the dictionary, chances are there'd be a giant picture of Mackenzie Ziegler. The 13-year-old captured our hearts when she posed for pics with older sister Maddie during...
View ArticleJames Whiteside Is (Literally) Out of This World in "Starstruck" Vid
What word would you use to describe American Ballet Theatre principal/fashion icon James Whiteside 's sense of style? Epic? Fabulous? How about...stellar? Our favorite danseur has teamed up with...
View ArticleLex Ishimoto Dishes on the "SYTYCD" Glitterati
Find out what Lex thought of the "SYTYCD" judges and who teased him the most on set. On Vanessa Hudgens: "The fact that she danced on the finale? She's amazing! I wasn't expecting that one bit." On...
View ArticleDear Katie: My Ex Goes to My Dance Studio!
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!...
View ArticleMeet the Deaf Dancer Defying Stereotypes
Simone Botha Welgemoed is the ultimate dancer: She's performed with ballet companies, competed in dance competitions, and toured internationally on commercial gigs. She's currently a member of Bovim...
View Article6 of Lex Ishimoto's Favorite Things
Food: Ramen Movies: The Magnificent Seven and Inception TV Show: "The Office" Sneaker brands: Nike and Adidas Fellow Top 10 contestant: "They were all fantastic, but I bonded the most with Kiki...
View ArticleDavid Hallberg Just Taught A Normal Guy to Dance; Our Hearts Exploded
You guys, the solution to "dad dancing" has been right under our noses all along: It's to hire American Ballet Theater principal / face of Nike David Hallberg as dance coach to the masses! Earlier...
View Article#ICYMI: There's A New Windmill World Record—In More Ways than One
Because what else are you supposed to do in the Netherlands but tons of windmills—in front of actual windmills? Last month, to promote the 2017 Red Bull BC One World Final in Amsterdam, 70 b-boys from...
View ArticleWhere Should You Stand in a Convention Class?
Convention classes are inevitably packed. To have the best possible experience while surrounded by hundreds of fellow convention-goers, put some thought into where you choose to stand in the room....
View ArticleQuiz: What's Your Dance Movie IQ?
From Dirty Dancing to Center Stage to Black Swan , there are a lot of epic dance movies out there. But how well do you REALLY know them all? Take our quiz to find out!
View ArticleTry These Strength Training Exercises for Stable Partnering
Safe partner-work demands you put in some time at the gym. Peter Frame—former principal dancer with New York City Ballet and founder of the School of American Ballet's strength training program—says,...
View Article#VideoBreak: Emma Portner's Latest Video Is Everything
Here at Dance Spirit, we're constantly in awe of Emma Portner . The powerhouse choreographer, dancer, and November 2016 cover star is never not busy, constantly diving into new projects, while posting...
View ArticleLiterally Every One of Your Favorite Dancers Is in This Brian Friedman Class Vid
What happens when legend Brian Friedman teaches at WilldaBeast and Janelle Ginestra 's fabulous IMMA SPACE ? A merging of the B Free and ImmaBEAST tribes that includes a mind-boggling number of A-list...
View Article"DWTS" Week 10 Recap: A Semi-Finals Showdown
We're coming down to the wire on "Dancing with the Stars," and it's getting harder and harder to decide which of the remaining couples should hang up their dancing shoes. This week, the contestants...
View ArticleWatch the Rockettes on the "Today" Show and Just TRY Not to Get in the...
Look, guys, we know: It is too darn early for holly-jolliness. But the Rockettes appeared on the "Today" show this morning to promote the Radio City Christmas Spectacular , and we can't help it—as...
View ArticleThe Speed Trap: How To Stop Rushing the Music
You rehearse your group routine to perfection, but when the big performance rolls around, everyone turns into speed demons. It's the runaway-train effect—and it only takes one loud tapper, or zippy...
View ArticleTaylor Swift's New Dance Move Is Awkward and Hilarious and Perfect
Taylor Swift is #blessed in many ways: She's got a great voice, insane song writing skills, and, to quote her new hit single, she's "Gorgeous." She is not, however, blessed in the dance department....
View ArticleYou Should Know 12-Year-Old Contemporary Dynamo Kalea Hidalgo
Kalea (pronounced kah-LAY-uh) Hidalgo knows how to move . Her decisive, dynamic dancing commands the stage: She gobbles up space so confidently it's hard to believe you're watching a mere tween....
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