EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Eva Igo Returns to "World of Dance" and—WOW
Because winning the Junior Division on last summer's inaugural season of "World of Dance" (suuuuuuuuuuper casual) just wasn't enough. ICYMI, Eva Igo is back on J.Lo's star-making show starting next...
View ArticleHappy Father's Day to All the Dance Dads Out There
Dance dads are awesome for lots of reasons. They support our dreams no matter what, inspire us with their unique improv skills, prove that you really can't be tutu committed to Parents' Night at the...
View ArticleA Dance Guide to Beyoncé and Jay-Z's Epic Louvre Video
Let's start with the obvious: Over the weekend, Beyoncé and Jay-Z released a joint album, Everything Is Love. Bey and Jay also dropped a video for the album's lead track, which they filmed inside the...
View Article"SYTYCD" Season 15 Recap: NYC Auditions Part 1
Welcome to New York—it's been waiting for you! (Seriously, find a situation in which there isn't a perfectly applicable and relatable Taylor Swift quote.) On last night's episode, "So You Think You...
View ArticleBallerina Whitney Jensen Writes a Letter to Her Teenage Self
Ballerina Whitney Jensen's incredible lines and extraordinary grace have captivated audiences around the world. At 10, Jensen won the silver medal at the Youth America Grand Prix NYC finals, and at...
View ArticleThis Fabulous Ballet Insta Account Makes All of NYC a Stage
Ballerina Sara Michelle Murawski and her looooooong legs have taken to the streets. And the grocery store. And the subway. And the Brooklyn Bridge. The reason for her epic journey: A new Insta...
View ArticleA Michael Jackson Musical Is Coming To Broadway—With Christopher Wheeldon As...
Christopher Wheeldon is going to be giving Michael Jackson some new moves: The Royal Ballet artistic associate is bringing the King of Pop to Broadway.The unlikely pairing was announced today by...
View ArticleComing to NYC This Summer? Here's How to See the Best of Broadway—for Free
Every good trip to NYC should include a Broadway show (or three!), and there are a TON of brilliantly dancy musicals to see right now. But Bway tix can be expensive, especially on a dancer's budget....
View Article"World of Dance" Week 4 Recap: Upping the Ante
Where to begin?! We're still picking our jaw up off the floor after last night's insanely impressive "World of Dance" episode, one that was so jam-packed with standout performances and familiar faces,...
View Article4 Broadway Casting Directors Share Their Biggest Audition "Don'ts"
Figuring out how to avoid getting cut in a musical theater audition can feel like a mystery. "It's not just about your technique, it's about the whole package of the person," says Justin Bohon, a...
View ArticleThey're Making Another "CATS" Movie—with Brand-New Choreography
Raise your hand if you grew up watching the classic 1998 film version of CATS repeatedly. Like, until the VHS tape came off its tracks/the DVD was hopelessly scratched. 🖐🖐🖐😻😻😻Well, fellow Jellicle...
View ArticleCatching Up With Our "World of Dance" Season 1 Favorites
"World of Dance" Season 2 is in full swing, introducing us to a new crop of jaw-dropping talents—and reuniting us with a few of the stars of Season 1, including 15-year-old dynamo Eva Igo. But what...
View ArticleWatch the Best Dance Scenes from Nearly 300 Movies—in Only 7 Minutes
Dance in movies is a trend as old as time. Movies like The Red Shoes and Singin' in the Rain paved the way for Black Swan and La La Land; dancing stars like Gene Kelly and Ginger Rogers led the way...
View Article8 Dance Pros on the Biggest Mistakes New Choreographers Make
Whether it's for a gig at school, a community theater production, or just for fun, the first time you choreograph a dance can be both exhilarating and intimidating. The Young Choreographer's Festival...
View ArticleHow to Deal with Dance-Related Knee Pain
Knee pain is, unfortunately, just one of those things that happens when you're a dancer. But how can you be sure that an annoying pinch here or a crunch there isn't something more serious? Dance...
View ArticleHe Got the Beat: An EXCLUSIVE Q&A with "Head Over Heels" Choreographer...
Last December, Broadway choreographer extraordinaire (and past Dance Spirit cover boy!) Spencer Liff told DS that "My next big project is my favorite thing I've ever done: a punk-rock musical called...
View Article5 Must-Haves for Stinky Summertime Situations
Dancers know there's no time like summer for sun, sand...and sweat! Gross but true: Whether your summer intensive has air conditioning or not (just because some people like to yell about how AC is bad...
View ArticleThis Insane Fouetté Video IS NOT A GIF, YOU GUYS
Do you know a "Xerox" turner? The kind of dancer whose crazy multiple pirouettes are so perfectly balanced that they look like a single turn, carbon-copied two (or four, or eight, or thirty-two)...
View ArticleA Newbie's Guide to Release Technique
"Imagine your bones spilling across the floor like water.""Your body is buoyant, afloat atop an airy cushion.""Think of the skull and torso as two vast spaces filled with soft light."Imagery and...
View Article7 Dressing Room #Hacks You Need to Know
The dance dressing room is a mecca of excitement and nerves, tulle and jewels, lipsticks and falsies. But with so much going on, it can start to get a bit too crazy. Here are seven dressing room hacks...
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