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New York City Ballet Wants to Hear What Ballet Means to You
Why do you love ballet? Does it help you escape? Provide a creative release? Give you an eloquent way to speak with your body? Push you to strive for perfection every day? (All of the above?) New York...
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Meet Dancers Who Auditioned 3, 4, Even 7 Times—and Finally Got the Gig
Every dancer knows the audition process is full of rejection. But hearing "no" again and again, from the same casting team, and then coming back for more? That takes some serious motivation. These...
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Dear Katie: Is It OK to Film an Audition Video on My Phone?
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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Whether He's in Pink Stilettos or Ballet Slippers, Harper Watters Is...
Harper Watters is a ballet dancer for today's generation. A social media maestro and a charismatic performer, the Houston Ballet soloist is equally at home in front of the camera hosting his hit...
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Top 10 Tips For Improving Your Fouettés
Ah, fouetté turns: They can make even a veteran ballerina shake in her pointe shoes. Performing a seamless series of perfectly placed fouettés requires both strength and finesse. Struggling to get to...
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This Arabesque Balance Video Is...OMG JUST WATCH IT
After years of watching the incredible feats posted on @worldwideballet , we thought we'd seen it all. We thought we were hard. Jaded. Unable to be moved by even the tornado-iest turn sequence or...
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Insta Tips from Insta Master Harper Watters
Houston Ballet soloist Harper Watters has over 130,000 followers on Instagram, so it's safe to say he knows a thing or two about crafting the perfect post. Here are his pro tips. 1. Less Is More! "I...
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Leap! National Dance Competition — Where Dancers Leap! for the Stars
Leap! National Dance Competition offers dancers of all skill levels an opportunity to showcase their talents in an event where the focus is on fun and competing is just a bonus! Drew Vamosi, a...
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Talking with Disney Channel Star and Dance Dynamo Sofia Wylie
Sofia Wylie might be best-known for playing Buffy in the hit Disney Channel show "Andi Mack," but it's her dancing that originally propelled her into the spotlight. Even before her breakout role, the...
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What It's Really Like to Dance on TV
These days, dancers are on television more than ever before. From live shows like "So You Think You Can Dance" and "Dancing with the Stars" to teen sitcoms like "Shake It Up," flip through your TV...
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Tips For the Interview (Gulp) Portion of An Audition
Picture this: You've made it to the final round of an audition. All your hard work has paid off, and you're feeling good. Then the artistic director stands up and asks you to join her in another room...
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The #DancerBeatingCancer Challenge Will Give You All the Feels While Dancing...
At 11 years old, Cierra McCauley has already fought one of the hardest battles one can face—the battle against cancer. At age 6, Cierra was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. But having danced since...
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Take the #DancerBeatingCancer Challenge to Benefit a Great Cause
At 11 years old, Cierra McCauley has already fought one of the hardest battles one can face—the battle against cancer. At age 6, Cierra was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. But having danced since...
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How Three Odette/Odiles Handle Those 32 Fouettés
Pretty much every ballet student struggles with fouettés, those fiendishly difficult turns that require both crazy strength and laser-sharp precision. But even the pros, who can make 32 of 'em look...
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Dear Katie: How Can I Develop the Skills I Need to Become a Choreographer?
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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Our Favorite Performances From the 2018 Grammys
Last night marked the 60th annual Grammy Award ceremony, and the 3-and-a-half-hour event was beyond inspiring. The evening's performances were brimming with passionate pleas and political...
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How Choreographer Lauren Adams Stays Happy and Healthy
It's hard not to gush about choreographer Lauren Adams. The always-smiling 24 Seven faculty member has a heart of gold, and the moves to match: She's a contemporary queen who can also hold her own in...
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Here's a Sneak Peek at Justin Timberlake's Super Bowl Choreo
In less than a week, Mr. Justin Timberlake and his crew of amazing dancers will take to the biggest stage of their lives: center field at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN, for the Super Bowl...
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The Best Exercises for Strengthening Hyperextended Knees
If you're one of the lucky dancers #blessed with hyperextended knees, you know that while they're super-pretty to look at, they're also super-prone to injury. Dance Spirit asked Sean P. Gallagher,...
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Watch These Dancers Perform Intricate Choreography—Without Hearing the Music
For any dancer, there are some days when staying on the music can feel almost impossible. But the dancers of the China Disabled Peoples' Performing Arts Troupe are known for performing with exquisite...
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