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Watch Keone and Mari Madrid's Stunning Dance Tribute to Immigrants
The dance world already knows that Keone and Mari Madrid are brilliant storytellers , choreographers who can create narrative movement that moves us. But we especially love it when they use their...
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Why—and How—So Many Dancers Are Also Becoming Actresses/Models/Singers/Desigers
Before dance phenom Larsen Thompson booked her first modeling job, she'd never even considered modeling. "I was working on a commercial as a lead dancer, and a woman approached me to ask me to model...
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10 Quick Questions with Emma Hellenkamp
When "So You Think You Can Dance" decided to shake up its format during its 13th season, featuring dancers under 18, reactions were mixed. But even the most skeptical viewers couldn't help but fall in...
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When Counting Sheep Doesn't Cut It: How Dancers Can Deal with Insomnia
You turned out the light hours ago , but you're still tossing and turning in bed. Every time you're about to doze off, the corrections you got in class today pop into your mind—and just like that,...
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This Former Ballet Kid Is Heading To The Olympics—And Is Expected To Win
One of the United States' top hopes for medaling at the Olympics this month has a secret weapon: a serious ballet background. Figure skating champion Nathan Chen spent six years training at Ballet...
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How Dancer Lee Gumbs Turned His Love of Photography From a Hobby into a Business
A contemporary, jazz , and ballet dancer, Lee Gumbs is known for his six-year touring stint with Bad Boys of Ballet (and, of course, for being a Dance Spirit Cover Model Search finalist in 2008!). But...
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This Ballet Dancer Is Also a Professional Martial Arts Fighter
George Birkadze spends some of his mornings as a guest teacher at Boston Ballet. But this ballet dancer and choreographer also spends much of his time training as a professional martial arts fighter....
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8 Weird Things Dancers Can't Live Without
Being a dancer comes with the responsibility of constantly being prepared for anything . And that means every dancer has a few essential troubleshooting items ready to go in her dance bag—no matter...
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Jenna Dewan-Tatum's "Step Up" Audition Tape Is EVERYTHING (and Yes, Channing...
It's almost too good: To celebrate " Step Up: High Water " premiering on YouTube Red , producer Jenna Dewan-Tatum decided to share footage of her audition for the ORIGINAL Step Up movie. As in, a...
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6 Top Breakers on How to Own a Dance Battle
Your opponent is staring you down. Your reputation is on the line. You've entered the ring at a break-dancing battle—and it's time to work. But what makes a successful battler? We asked some A-list...
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What It Takes to Be a Musical's Dance Captain
Once a Broadway show officially opens, most choreographers direct their attention to a new project, and in high school productions, frequently the choreographer can't be present during the entire...
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"Swan Lake on Ice" Happened at the Olympics Last Night
Pretty simple: It's Swan Lake , but the lake is frozen. And you're going to love it. Last night saw the preliminary round of figure skating competition for the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang,...
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Where Choreographer Molly Long Finds Inspiration
Molly Long is the rare prodigy who grew up to be even more brilliant. At the ripe old age of 16, Long (now 25) took charge of the minis at her home studio, Dance Precisions, in Southern California,...
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Meet 10 Up-and-Coming Black Ballerinas Carrying on Misty Copeland's Message...
Misty Copeland. Her name is synonymous with exquisite artistry and outspoken advocacy. And her visibility has made a huge impact on the ballet world. Ballet's relationship with race has always been...
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You Get to Decide the Message of This World Premiere Music Video
You may not have heard Rachael Sage's name before, but you definitely know her music. Sage's songs have been featured on "Dance Moms" a record 22 times! Breakout star Maddie Ziegler even danced to...
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Guess Who Choreographed Skater Adam Rippon's Jaw-Dropping Olympic Debut?
We love, love, LOVE figure skaters who completely embrace the dance aspect of the sport, putting real time and thought into their choreography and music choices (while also, you know, casually pulling...
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Tory Burch Sport Celebrates Ballet with Juilliard Dancers
It's currently New York Fashion Week, which means it's the perfect time to gush over the merging of fashion and dance, yet again. We know we've said it a thousand times, but there's just nothing...
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Get to Know "Frozen" Dancer Kali Grinder
Former comp star Kali Grinder's stellar stage presence and graceful lines have served her well in her new life as a Broadway baby. She performed in Wicked on Broadway for one year, appeared on the...
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Dores 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...
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10 Quick Questions with Camryn Bridges
When Camryn Bridges burst onto the "Dance Moms" scene in 2016, she made immediate waves. Sure, there was the inevitable reality TV drama that's bound to happen whenever a new cast member joins the...
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