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9 Choreographers Who Deserve All the Awards
Receiving an Emmy or Tony Award for your choreography is a HUGE deal. Tbh, being handed one of those famed statues is probably one of the most iconic moments that can happen in your career. From...
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How Essential Oils Can Help Dancers With Everything From Sore Muscles to Anxiety
If you're battling aching muscles or pre-show nerves, a scented oil is probably the last thing you'd consider as a solution. Essential oils are more than just smells, though—these highly concentrated...
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The Best Beginner Weight-Lifting Moves For Dancers
There's a common misconception among dancers that lifting weights makes you bulky and should be avoided at all costs. But that couldn't be further from the truth, especially if you're trying to build...
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This Model's Dance Moves Just Broke the Internet
It's no secret that we love a good fashion/dance collaboration, which is why we're fangirling over model Shalom Harlow. And this model took the whole "dance, but make it fashion" vibe to an entirely...
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This Backstage Tour of PNB's "Nutcracker" Is Total Eye Candy
If there's one thing that's better than witnessing The Nutcracker from the audience, it's getting an up-close, behind-the-scenes look at everything that goes into the production. Luckily, Pacific...
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21 Quick Questions with Commercial Superstar Delaney Glazer
Delaney Glazer's captivating cool-girl presence and precise, hard-hitting moves have made her a commercial superstar (she has a casual 1 million followers on Instagram). But she's also got the resumé...
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Remembering Raven Wilkinson, Trailblazing Ballerina
Ballerina Raven Wilkinson passed away on Monday at her home in New York City at age 83. Wilkinson is best known as the first African American woman to dance full-time with the Ballet Russe de Monte...
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Dear Katie: How Can I Be Prepared as an Understudy?
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...
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7 Long Lasting Makeup Products for Dancers
Whether you're prepping for an onstage performance or primping for rehearsal, dancers need makeup that'll last. But smudge-proof products guaranteed to get you through a day of dancing can be hard to...
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Because There's No Such Thing As Too Much "Nutcracker"...
As December 2018 is finally winding down, you've probably had "Waltz of the Flowers" stuck in your head since October—at least. If just reading that sentence made you want to scream, you're welcome to...
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This Series Will Cure Your Winter-Break Boredom
Okay, y'all: It's time to call it like it is. You've now been home from school for several days. You've spent some QT with the fam, gorged on all of the holiday goodies, and are finally starting to...
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Step-Over Pirouette Dos and Don'ts
DO keep your body straight up and down. "Many dancers tend to pull their hips back and tip their bodies forward in step-overs, but that makes it difficult to get around," says Nanako Yamamoto of...
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Three Types of Social Media Posts That Could Come Back to Haunt You
Social media can be hard to navigate. There are many spoken and unspoken rules about posting on platforms like Instagram, YouTube, or Facebook. But here are three mistakes you won't want to make when...
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Dear Katie: What Exercises Can I Do to Strengthen My Inner Thighs?
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...
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Why You Should Know Budding Ballerina Ashley Lew
It's rare to find an aspiring ballerina with Ashley Lew's combination of natural facility and technical prowess, which have helped her earn accolades at Youth America Grand Prix. But it's performance...
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Tap Superstar Sara Reich Writes a Letter to Her Teenage Self
Sarah Reich's crystal-clear sounds, expert musicality, and vivacious energy have solidified her as one of this generation's tap greats. A Culver City, CA, native, Reich began tapping at age 5. At 12...
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New Year’s Resolution Ideas for Dancers
Yes, New Year's resolutions are still a thing! As obnoxious as it is to be constantly bombarded by "What's your New Year's resolution this year?," this goal-setting tradition can actually be the first...
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6 Dance Stars Share Their New Years Resolutions for 2019
One of the best (and most challenging) things about dance is that no matter how good you are, there will always be something more you can do to improve. Dance Spirit talked to some of the biggest...
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Dear Katie: How Do I Stay Motivated to Dance?
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...
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"Mean Girls" Was Just Voted the Best Broadway Show of 2018
It can't help that it's so popular!Our friends over at Mean Girls the musical are having an especially happy new year: Broadway.com asked its readers to vote for their favorite shows of 2018, and the...
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