Watch L.A. Ballet Dancers Give Kevin Hart and Ken Jeong a Dance Lesson (Well,...
You could say that a perk of dancing with Los Angeles Ballet is its proximity to Hollywood. It's no wonder, then, that when actor and comedian Kevin Hart was looking for someone to teach ballet...
View ArticleBackstreet's Back—with an INSANE New Video
Discover & share this iHeartRadio GIF with everyone you know. GIPHY is how you search, share, discover, and create GIFs. "Alright"? More like *AMAZING.* Here at Dance Spirit , we (obviously) have...
View Article5 Pairs of Recital-Ready Rhinestone Earrings
If diamonds are a girl's best friend, it's safe to say that faux-diamond earrings are a dancer's best friend. A fixture onstage at just about every competition weekend, these blinged-out baubles are...
View ArticleLex Ishimoto's Surprise "Ellen" Appearance Was the Best Thing That Happened...
Picture this: You've scored tickets to Ellen DeGeneres' hit show, "Ellen." The day has come, the show is as hysterical as ever, Ellen is debating the biggest hot-button issue since the blue/black or...
View ArticleNow You Can See the "Whipped Cream" Costumes IRL
Last May, we told you about a special exhibition of the Mark Ryden artwork that sparked Alexei Ratmansky's sweet-treat of a ballet, Whipped Cream . Well, hold on to your tiaras, bunheads, because...
View ArticleMeet the Truly Incredible Winners of Janet Jackson's #DanceWithJanet Competition
When Janet Jackson puts out a call for new dancers, basically the ENTIRE WORLD responds. More than 75,000 people entered Jackson's epic #DanceWithJanet contest , announced earlier this spring, which...
View ArticleTina Fey Auditioned for "Mean Girls" on "SNL"—And It's The Fetchest Thing...
Our favorite funny lady Tina Fey gave quite the performance this past weekend, and lots of our Mean Girls Broadway favorites also made appearances (heyyy Kamille Upshaw and Demarius R. Copes !). As...
View Article"DWTS: Athletes" Week 4 Recap: And The Winner Is...
Last night was both the best and the worst night of "Dancing with the Stars: Athletes." The best, because one lean, mean, dancing machine of a couple got to take home the Mirrorball trophy. The worst,...
View ArticleDear Katie VIDEO: How Do I Glue My Pointe Shoes to Make Them Last Longer?
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 ArticleWin a Leotard from Discount Dance Supply
You can never go wrong with a classic black leotard. Discount Dance's long-sleeve mesh leo will add a sleek edge to your studio style. Pair it with tights and a skirt for ballet class, or layer some...
View ArticlePro Dancer Paige Fraser Gives Back to Children from Haiti to the Bronx
Paige Fraser has performed on world-class stages and in a video with Beyoncé—yet some of her most meaningful dance moments happened in tiny classrooms on a small island 1,000 miles from America. This...
View ArticleDear Katie VIDEO: What's the Secret to a Perfect French Twist?
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 ArticleThis Dancetastic Music Video Is Pure #FridayFeeling
Warning: "Get Stupid" is about to be stuck in your head—again!—and you'll love every second of it. Remember the uber-catchy song in that Samsung Galaxy S9 commercial from back in February? No big deal...
View Article7 Memorial Day Weekend Dance Sales You Don't Want to Miss
Considering we practically live in our dance clothes, there's really no such thing as having too many leotards, tights or leggings (no matter what our mom or friends say!). That's why we treat every...
View Article7 Junior Dancers to Watch on "World of Dance"
Dancing kween Jennifer Lopez is preparing us for the second season of "World of Dance" by dropping an insane World of Dance promo that has her slaying the dance floor like we've never seen before. If...
View ArticleSecrets of Christopher Gattelli's "My Fair Lady" Choreo
In case you haven't heard, the classic musical My Fair Lady is back on Broadway in a 10-time Tony-nominated production—including a nod for Christopher Gattelli's critically-lauded choreography. (Fun...
View ArticleThe New Dance Series "tWitch, Please" Is Just the Cutest Thing Ever
We are forever here for the sweet best-friendship of Ellen DeGeneres and dance superhero Stephen "tWitch" Boss, still going strong. And now that enduring love has spawned a new series: "tWitch,...
View ArticleDear Katie VIDEO: What Are the Best Dance Class Styles for Short Hair?
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 Article"World of Dance" Season 2 Premiere Recap: More Than Qualified
You know what we love about "World of Dance"? (Aside from the fact that it features fabulous dancers from all over the world , a million-dollar prize, and color commentary from, you know, J.Lo?) This...
View ArticleWhat 10 of Your Favorite "SYTYCD" Dancers Are Up to Now
Let's start by throwing it all the way back to Season 1, when the gorgeous Lacayanga was the first runner-up and top female contestant. Since then, she's danced all over the world, from the...
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