Michaela DePrince's Chase Commercial Is Everything
Gorgeous Dutch National Ballet soloist Michaela DePrince is no stranger to fabulously dancey ad campaigns. (Hello, Jockey .) But her new spot for Chase QuickPay—which you probably noticed during the...
View ArticleHow to Make the Most of Online Dance Training
You're dressed in your favorite gear, ready to dance—but instead of heading to the studio, you take out your smartphone. A dance celeb has posted a new master class online, and you can't wait to dive...
View Article"Step Up: High Water" is FINALLY Available on YouTube—And It's Better Than We...
It's the day we've all been waiting for—"Step Up; High Water" has officially launched on YouTube, and everything about this series (from the dancing to the drama) is completely #savage. The show...
View ArticleOur Favorite Dance Instagrams of January
It's time to celebrate, people. You know why? Because January is fi-na-lly over. Seriously, hasn't this month felt like a 74-day marathon? (Short answer: yes, it has. ) But the one silver lining of a...
View ArticleExclusive: Tiffany Maher on 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...
View Article10 Questions Dancers Hate Getting Asked
Being a dancer comes with the task of having to entertain the same questions over and over again from those outside the dance world. Of course, we love having our friends and family take an interest...
View Article"Left Shark" Is BACK!
It was almost exactly three years ago that "left shark"—a dancer in a giant foam shark costume who was FEELING HIMSELF during Katy Perry's Super Bowl halftime performance—grooved his way into our...
View ArticleGracie-Annalysse Head Is Your January Cover Model Search Editors' Choice Winner!
Congratulations to the January Cover Model Search Editors' Choice video winner, Gracie-Annalysse Head! Catch her solo by clicking here , and enter the Cover Model Search here !
View ArticleHow Ballet Companies Are Celebrating Jerome Robbins' 100th Birthday
Dancer and choreographer Jerome Robbins was undeniably one of the most important figures in American dance. He gifted the dance world with iconic ballets, including Dances at a Gathering , The Cage ,...
View ArticleBlake McGrath's New App Will Change the Way You Think About Dance Competitions
Renowned choreographer and dancer Blake McGrath is about to unveil a new project: a dance competition—in app form. Called Dance Diva Dance, the new game, coming later this year, will allow users to...
View ArticleExclusive: Choreographer Rob Ashford Gives Us All the Deets on Broadway's...
Everyone's favorite animated Disney movie—starring Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and, of course, "Let It Go"—is headed to the stage. Frozen begins previews this month at Broadway's St. James Theatre and will...
View ArticleHow to Live La Dolce Vita, According to Roberto Bolle
Spoiler alert: Luxury goods are involved. Tod's, the verrrrrrrrrry high-end Italian brand perhaps best known for its leather bags, shoes, and accessories, has made some interesting casting choices for...
View ArticleDear Katie: How Can I Practice Partnering When There Are No Boys at My School?
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 ArticleNailed It: How to Deal...
Toenail trials and tribulations just come with the territory when you're a dancer. They can range from slightly annoying to super-painful, and it's crucial to address them immediately. Dance Spirit...
View ArticleDores André Writes a Letter to Her Teenage Self
San Francisco Ballet principal Dores André's flair for onstage drama and powerful, picture-perfect technique have solidified her as a company standout. She joined the company in 2004 as a corps...
View ArticleSuper Bowl, Meet Super Ballet!
Unless you live under a rock, you know the Super Bowl is going down later today. What you may not know, however, is that the ballet worlds of Philadelphia (home of the Eagles) and of Boston (the...
View ArticleJustin Timberlake's Dancers Won Super Bowl LII
Whatever your feelings about the Prince tribute , or the " selfie kid " moment, or the star performer's... bold fashion choices , I think we can all agree on one thing: Last night's Super Bowl...
View Article4 Tips For Finding the Best Online Dance Tutorials
Not sure how to find solid dance training options on the internet? We asked the pros for their top tips. 1. You can't trust everything you find on the internet. "YouTube is like the Wild West of...
View ArticleFrom Comp Kid to "Pitch Perfect 3": How Skyler Semien's Dance Skills Took Her...
Take a good look at Skyler Semien, because she's an up-and-coming commercial dancer who's primed to take Hollywood by storm. A freshman at Georgia State University, the former competition kid has...
View ArticleICYMI: This Was the Best (And Danciest) Super Bowl Commercial
There were lots of great moments from last night's Super Bowl LII ( hellooo, JT's FIERCE dancers ). But one of the top (and most hilarious) highlights was NFL's commercial starring players Eli Manning...
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