Two Exciting New Dance Programs to Apply for This Year
Rigorous program, check. Well-rounded technical training, check. Purposeful liberal arts curriculum, check. Study your craft abroad, check! If you are looking for all the above, the Joan Phelps...
View Article"SYTYCD" Season 15 Recap: The Live Shows Begin!
Last night marked—finally!—the first live show of Season 15. We made it! And so did the Top 10. Now, it's up to the viewers (that's you!) to determine which contestants end up in the Top 4 and,...
View ArticleKeone and Mari Madrid on Their Groundbreaking New Projects
Trailblazer (noun): a pioneer in any field of endeavor.It seems like choreographic duo Keone and Mari Madrid are always exploring uncharted territory. The husband-and-wife team have a well-earned...
View ArticleIan Eastwood and PRETTYMUCH Create a Music Video of Epic Proportions
It's no secret that we're kind of obsessed with the new-ish boy band on the block, PRETTYMUCH. And why shouldn't we be? These boys don't just cary a tune, they can also groove to the beat—and despite...
View ArticleGo Behind the Scenes of the "Level Up" Vid with Ciara and Parris Goebel
What goes into the making of an instant-classic dance video? You'll find the answer in the mini documentary Ciara's team just released. Following the creation of the pop star's latest music vid,...
View ArticleMeet Three of USC Kaufman's Game-Changing Dancers
The University of Southern California Glorya Kaufman School of Dance is about to graduate its first class of dancers. We asked students Alyssa Allen, Jake Tribus, and Simrin Player to tell us about...
View ArticleThe USC Glorya Kaufman School Is Reimagining What a College Dance Program Can Be
If you closed your eyes and pictured dance paradise, what would it look like? Maybe you'd start your morning in rehearsal with a renowned contemporary choreographer, and then work on a dance driven by...
View Article"World of Dance" Week 10 Recap: Duelin' It and Duelin' It and Duelin' It
How dramatic have the "World of Dance" Duels rounds been this year?? We've seen everything from the elimination of last season's Junior champ to the bestowing of the show's first-ever perfect score....
View ArticleHow to Put Together a School Lunch That'll Keep You Energized For Dance Class
School cafeterias often conjure up less-than-appetizing images—mystery meats, mushy vegetables, and stale cheese sandwiches are just a few of the things that come to mind. And while this isn't always...
View ArticleThis New Trailer Featuring Misty Copeland Has Us Counting Down the Days Till...
It's August—the sun is shining, summer intensives are winding down, and Nutcracker seems very far away. But this new trailer for Disney's The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is already getting us in...
View ArticleDear Katie: How Do I Know When I'm Ready to Go on Pointe?
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...
View ArticleEXCLUSIVE: A Sneak Peek at Disney Channel's Dance-Filled "Freaky Friday" TV...
What's better then a Disney movie remake? The answer: A Disney movie remake in the form of a musical! Disney Channel's giving the 2003 hit comedy "Freaky Friday" a reboot with all the singing and...
View ArticlePlease Enjoy These 4 BTS Sales Happening Right Now
Time for a quick pop quiz: What does "BTS" stand for?A. Back To the StudioB. Behind The ScenesC. Back To SchoolD. Back To ShoppingAnswer: All of the above! We've searched far and wide to round up a...
View Article3D-Printed Pointe Shoes? Yep, They Exist!
Pointe shoes printed on a 3D printer may sound like something only possible in the future. But imagine our surprise when we found out these high-tech shoes actually exist! Yes, you read that...
View ArticleNobody Had a Better Weekend Than Mark Kanemura
If you follow Mark Kanemura on Instagram, then you're no stranger to his viral, always full-out dance videos to Carly Rae Jepsen's song, "Cut to the Feeling." They've been viewed, liked, and retweeted...
View Article"SYTYCD" Season 15 Recap: When 10 Become 8
And then there were eight. Just as we were starting to get attached to the Top 10, those pesky "So You Think You Can Dance" rules came into play and forced us (er, the judges) to slash two of the...
View Article7 of the Funniest Moments from "So You Think You Can Dance"
Although we watch "So You Think You Can Dance" for the killer choreography and fantabulous dancing, sometimes the show is downright hilarious, too. Here are seven laugh-out-loud "SYT" moments that...
View ArticleHow to Get Recommendation Letters That'll Land You in Your Dream Dance Program
Because they're the one part of college applications you don't do yourself, teacher recommendations can feel like big, scary question marks. As Sarah Langford, college counselor at The Chicago Academy...
View ArticleWin Body Wrappers Knitted Wide Waisted Tights
Tired of uncomfortable tights that dig into your waist and create unflattering bulges? Body Wrappers has the perfect solution; their knitted wide waisted tights will keep you comfortable and give you...
View ArticleWe're Obsessed with This Degas-Inspired Sculpture of Misty Copeland
Edgar Degas' famous sculpture Little Dancer Aged Fourteen has been getting a lot of love recently—and by "love," we mean everything from a tutu upgrade to a full-on musical telling her story. But...
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