10 Quick Questions with Courtney Schwartz
Courtney Schwartz seems to be every comp kid's idol. Each week, she assists Talia Favia in a different city for Radix Dance Convention, but it's her high energy, super-cool movement, and genuine...
View Article10 Ariana Grande Songs Perfect for Choreographing
Finding the perfect song to choreograph to can sometimes be a very tricky task. But thankfully, our queen Ariana Grande is constantly releasing dance-worthy bops. Whether from her hit album Dangerous...
View ArticleMermaid Fanta-Sea
Flip your fins in shimmering costumes worthy of the life aquatic.Modeled by Laura Haver and Brynlie Helmich.Photography by Lucas Chilczuk Your browser does not support the video tag. NoneNoneNoneNoneNone
View Article"DWTS: Juniors" Week 5 Recap: Juniors Choice
This week the kids of "Dancing with the Stars: Juniors" got to take charge of their performances: They got choose the songs they performed to AND were also given a lot more say in the creative process...
View Article"DWTS" Week 9 Recap: The Semi-Finals
OK, there was NOTHING "semi-" about last night's semi-finals of "Dancing with the Stars." With a completely shocking elimination, several perfect scores among the remaining contestants, and a salsa...
View ArticleWin a Copy of "Born to Dance" by Jordan Matter
We're giving away Jordan Matter's latest book, Born To Dance. It features young dancers just like you, who are passionate about dance. Enter below for your chance to win a copy!Loading...
View Article6 Dancers on The Craziest Places They've Performed
Traditional stages are nice and all, but in the ever-unpredictable dance world, it's not uncommon for dancers to find themselves performing in pretty unusual places. Here's how six professionals make...
View ArticleHow 19-Year-Old Hannahlei Cabanilla Won "So You Think You Can Dance" Season 15
When Hannahlei Cabanilla rolled up to her Dance Spirit cover shoot—just 36 hours after being named the "So You Think You Can Dance" Season 15 champion—she looked impossibly fresh-faced and...
View ArticleHow This 15-Year-Old Dancer Started Her Own Dancewear Line
For Zara Silverman dancing isn't just a hobby, it's a way of life. And now, Zara's enthusiasm for dance is trickling into her other interests. The 15-year-old's love of fashion spurred the creation of...
View ArticleWorld Famous Hippo, Fiona, to Join the Cast of Cincinnati Ballet's "Nutcracker"
Yesterday Cincinnati Ballet announced an exciting addition to this year's Nutcracker cast: a character based on Fiona, the world's most famous hippopotamus.Fiona was born at the Cincinnati Zoo and...
View ArticleHow to Keep Dance Competitions from Ruining Your Friendships
Each competition season comes with a range of emotions—emotions that tend to test even our strongest dance friendships. We spoke with comp-world veterans about how to deal with five common...
View ArticleSergei Polunin and Hozier Team Up in Another Unforgettable Music Video
One Sergei Polunin is great but two, three, or four Polunins, that's something we can really get behind. And now we don't even have to go to an alternative universe to enjoy multiple Polunin clones....
View Article8 Shows That Need a Dance-Filled Musical Episode ASAP
If there's one thing we learned from the musical episode of "Riverdale" last season, it's that more television shows should follow along and have at least one dance-tastic episode. Sure, sometimes...
View Article10 Fun Facts About "So You Think You Can Dance" Season 15 Winner Hannahlei...
Most-used emoji: ❤️Favorite place to shop: LululemonHer dance style in five words: "Hard-hitting, lots of tricks"Favorite foods: Sushi or açai bowlsGreatest fear: SnakesDream dance partner: Robert...
View ArticleEver Dreamed of Dancing on THAT Giant Piano? Now You Can!
It's one of those iconic only-in-NYC images: Tom Hanks and Robert Loggia making music with their feet in the middle of the legendary toy store FAO Schwarz. The uber-charming "giant piano" scene...
View ArticleIt's the Season to Celebrate
It's time to do your favorite happy dance because it's the most wonderful time of the year! The holidays are almost here, which means we can finally start dancing to Christmas music! With Just For...
View ArticleWatch This Street Dancer and Ballerina Choreograph a Dance in 2 Hours
Choreographing is hard enough on its own, but add a two-hour time limit and two dancers from completely different genres, and the task of creating a dance can seem almost impossible.However, street...
View ArticleDonkeys en Pointe: What It's Like to Dance Bottom in "The Dream"
Next weekend, the National Ballet of Canada will perform The Dream, Frederick Ashton's 1964 one-act version of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Y'all know that dancing the roles of fairies, mischievous...
View ArticleDear Katie: I'm Self Conscious About My Bow Legs in Dance Class!
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 Article"DWTS: Juniors" Week 6 Recap: Giving Thanks Night
There's nothing like pint-size performers to remind us how much we have to be grateful for, and thanks to this week's performances on "Dancing with the Stars: Juniors," we have a few more things to...
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