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NYCDA Foundation's Annual "Destiny Rising" Performance Was All Kinds of...
Every January, students, parents, professionals, and lovers of dance all gather for the New York City Dance Alliance Foundation's annual fundraising performance "Destiny Rising" at The Joyce Theater....
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PSA: Juliet Doherty's Movie Is Streaming on Netflix
We repeat: Ballet goddess Juliet Doherty's movie Driven to Dance is streaming on Netflix. Right now.THIS IS NOT A DRILL.NoneIf that title doesn't sound familiar to you, it's because this film was FKA...
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Dear Katie: How Should I Deal with a Rude Partner?
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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There's a Ballerina Project Book in the Works
Hi there, fans of the Ballerina Project (so, all of you). Do you want the good news first, or the bad news?The bad? We were afraid of that. OK:The Ballerina Project—an 18-year labor of love by...
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7 "Rent: Live" Dancers We're Obsessed With
Another year, another live musical coming to our television screens! We're SO HERE for "Rent: Live," airing on Fox this Sunday. Of course, we're looking forward to hearing the iconic songs—and...
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How to Ace Your Pre-Combo Improv
When teaching convention classes, many choreographers start combinations mid-song, allowing dancers the freedom to improvise a few eight counts before the piece begins. How do you use those moments to...
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Behold, the Absolutely Stacked Roster for "World of Dance" Season 3
Mark your calendars, people—"World of Dance" officially returns to NBC for its third season on Tuesday, February 26. And you guys, the level of talent this season is OUT OF CONTROL. This show truly...
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Rogue Ballerina Georgina Pazcoguin Writes a Letter to Her Teenage Self
New York City Ballet soloist Georgina Pazcoguin's vivacious energy and fiery passion infuse her ballet roles, but her effervescent presence also proves perfect for the Great White Way. In 2015 she...
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It May Not Have Been Live, But "Rent: Live" Was Still Dancetastic
We all emitted a collective groan when the phrase "Previously Recorded" appeared during the first seconds of Fox's "Rent: Live" broadcast last night. Yup: After cast member Brennin Hunt, playing...
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Dancers: Want to Graduate College Early? Read This First.
Who among us hasn't daydreamed about finishing college a semester or two ahead of the class? But as tempting as it may be to get started on your dance career ASAP, this isn't a decision to take...
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This Video Showing How LaDucas Are Made Is the Most Mesmerizing Thing You’ll...
What is it about dance shoe videos, guys? Is it just us, or does everyone else also geek out over #bts footage of shoes being made or ballerinas breaking in their pointe shoes? Asking for a friend,...
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This Is What Inspires Tap Guru Nick Young's Choreo
Nick Young has been making music with his feet his whole life. Young grew up at his mother's studio, Young Dance Academy, in Oak Creek, WI, and at competitions like New York City Dance Alliance. He...
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The 10 Most Jaw-Dropping Moments from NBC's "World of Dance"
We can't wait to see what amazingness "World of Dance" Season 3, which premieres February 26 on NBC, has in store. (Especially since its insanely stacked talent roster includes some of our all-time...
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What It's Like to Be an Apprentice with American Ballet Theatre
So many ballet greats start out as apprentices before joining the main company's corps de ballet. But what do the ins and outs of an apprenticeship actually look like? We had American Ballet Theatre...
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Want to Be a Triple Threat? Here Are the Most Common Singing and Acting...
You've been perfecting your technique for years, and now you're thinking about auditioning for musicals—but how are you supposed to conquer acting and singing, too? While dance may be your number-one...
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Here's How 3 Dancers Make #FreelanceLife Work
More and more frequently, dancers are embracing their entrepreneurial spirit and eschewing the stability of a company paycheck for the creative freedom of freelance life. Some have been in full-time...
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6 Choreographers Who NEED to Do a Broadway Show
Choreographing a Broadway show is a dream for many. Of course, it takes years of hard work, determination, and drive to make it to the Great White Way. But here are 6 choreographers we think are more...
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Pro Pointe Shoe Hacks From Ballet West Principal Beckanne Sisk
Master pointe shoe fitter Josephine Lee of the California-based The Pointe Shop touches base with Ballet West principal Beckanne Sisk to hear all about her pointe shoe hacks, from Jet Glue to her...
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Dear Katie: How Can I Stop "Hitching" in Grand Rond de Jambe?
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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Travis & Denise Wall's Documentary "I Dream of Dance" Is Officially on Netflix
To say it's been a great few weeks for dance movies is an understatement—we found out mere days ago that "Driven to Dance," starring Juliet Doherty, was streaming on Netflix. And now, in what can only...
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