Finally, An Inclusive Range of Nude Leotards
"Ballet pink" tights and palest-pink slippers. "Nude" fabrics that match only the lightest of skin tones. Unfortunately, many dancewear staples have historically been available only in a single "flesh...
View ArticlePlease Enjoy the Trippy New Maddie Ziegler/Sia Vid
First, there was the original trilogy of epic Maddie/Sia video collaborations. Then came one-off live performances galore, cementing the glorious Sia-Maddie Ziegler creative bond. Now, Maddie and Sia...
View ArticleHow To Master Manèges
A beautifully executed manège—a whirlwind series of steps performed in a circular pattern around the stage—can create a powerful, dramatic climax onstage. But while a manège is always impressive to...
View ArticleWe Are Losing Our Minds Over This "Step Up: High Water" Casting News
In case you haven't heard, "Step Up: High Water" is returning for a second season. Yay! In fact, production for the 10-episode, hourlong series is currently underway in Atlanta, GA. As if we weren't...
View Article"SYTYCD" Season 15 Recap: The Top 4 Perform
Genessy. Hannahlei. Jensen. Slavik. In a week, one of those dancers will be crowned "America's Favorite Dancer" (and, in addition to a cool $250,000 prize and a spot in the upcoming live musical Rent,...
View ArticleEmma Sutherland Is Your August Cover Model Search Editors' Choice Winner!
Congratulations to the August Cover Model Search Editors' Choice video winner, Emma Sutherland! Catch her solo by clicking here, and enter the Cover Model Search here!
View ArticleWhat It's Like to Be a Dance Double on FX's "Pose"
2018 has blessed us with "Pose," the dance-centric FX show that breaks down all kinds of barriers. A sensitive portrayal of the vibrant ball culture of 1980s NYC, "Pose" not only features the largest...
View ArticleWin This Luckyleo Leotard
This Luckyleo leotard is handmade from super soft, stretchy fabric. It features a low-cut back and boatneck front, a lined bust, and a lovely "Dusk Rose" print. Enter below for your chance to win...
View ArticleAn Unforgettable Weekend Of Dance With Showstopper
The fun doesn't stop after Showstopper's competition season ends. Join Showstopper this fall and winter for their 2018-19 Dance Conventions. Bring the whole studio or dance solo, but register soon so...
View ArticleThe Final "Nutcracker and the Four Realms" Trailer Is Awesomely Creepy
Well, we knew from the first we heard of it that Disney's The Nutcracker and the Four Realms would be a far cry from the sugary-sweet holiday ballet we all love. And each trailer we've seen in the...
View ArticleCan You Do It All? How to Balance Dance and Other Extracurriculars
Having a passion for dance is a wonderful thing. But it shouldn't mean ignoring your non-dance loves. "It's important for young dancers to explore other avenues and interests," says Guillermo Asca,...
View Article9 Dancers Share the Lucky Charms that Help the Show Go On
For many dancers, having a good luck charm stowed in a dressing room or dance bag feels like the key to a successful audition or show. We asked nine pros to share the goofy/sentimental/magical objects...
View Article3 Pointe Shoe Myths, Debunked
Pointe shoes can transform even the simplest steps into ethereal movements of elegance and beauty as anyone who's ever seen a ballerina bourree on pointe can attest. It's no wonder that young dancers...
View ArticleHere's Your Chance to Audition for the New "West Side Story" Movie
Calling all aspiring Jets and Sharks: There's about to be an open dance call for the Steven Spielberg/Tony Kushner film adaptation of West Side Story!If you're between the ages of 15 and 25, with a...
View Article"World of Dance" Week 15 Recap: Divisional Finals
We're only a week away from finding out who will be the champion of "World of Dance." But we're getting ahead of ourselves because this week's episode was lit. With the help of guest judge and...
View Article"World of Dance" Week 15 Recap: Divisional Finals
We're only a week away from finding out who will be the champion of "World of Dance." But we're getting ahead of ourselves because this week's episode was lit. With the help of guest judge and...
View Article5 Pros Who Chose Non-Dance Majors in College—and How It Helped Their Careers
College-bound dancers sometimes feel as though a dance degree is the only path to professional success. But while majoring in dance can be a great option, it's certainly not the only one. College...
View ArticleA Week in the Life of a Dance Major
Making future college plans can seem daunting. What is life as a dance major really going to be like? Catie Robinson, a sophomore at California State University, Fullerton, gave us an inside peek at...
View Article10 Reasons Dance Is Undeniably a Sport
It's the age-old debate: Is dance a sport? The answer is, without a doubt, YES. Of course, dance is much more than just a sport. But when we get down to the logistics of it all, it's impossible not to...
View ArticleAnd the 2018 Best Choreography Emmy Goes to...
First, huge congrats to the five exceptional choreographers nominated for 2018 Emmy Awards. These days, with all the fabulous dancing happening on the small screen, the choreo category is routinely...
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