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7 Audition #Fails Every Dancer Has Experienced
Let's be real: Auditions can be rough. No matter how prepared you are, a lot of variables go into every audition—which means even the best of us mess up sometimes! Here are 7 audition fails every...
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Everything Dancers Need to Know About Cupping
Ever since starting her professional career, Broadway dancer Amber Ardolino has cupped. Using the holistic wellness practice to improve performance and take care of her body, Ardolino cupped before it...
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Dear Katie: How Can I Cure My Achilles Tendinitis?
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 Ballet Standout Destiny Wimpye
At the tender age of 9, Destiny Wimpye moved cross-country with her mom so she could train at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy. The leap of faith paid off: Destiny's spent summers training at the School...
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How to Master Pirouettes from Fifth
Even for natural turners, pirouettes from fifth can be a challenge. You need to take off from a small crossed position and stay straight over your supporting leg, from start to finish. "It's the...
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Help! I Think My Friend Has an Eating Disorder
Nadine Kaslow, a psychologist who works with dancers at Atlanta Ballet, says one of the most common questions she's asked is, "What should I do if I think my friend has an eating disorder?" Research...
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7 Ways Being a Dancer Makes You Smarter
Dancing impacts pretty much every aspect of our lives—including our brains. That's right: Dance makes us smart. Like, super smart. Here are seven ways being a dancer enhances your brainpower.It...
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A Ballet Emoji is FINALLY On Its Way
Imagine this scenario: You get a text from a friend just as you're heading into ballet class, and have to answer as quickly as possible. Now, if you were heading into a juggling class, or water polo...
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Maleek Washington on Superheroes and His Sneaker Collection
Camille A. Brown dancer Maleek Washington captivates audiences with his super-fluid, intricate contemporary moves and adept musicality. His exceptional technique and presence have also landed him gigs...
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We Are Absolutely Living for the New "Fosse/Verdon" Trailer
What got us through a disappointingly dance-less Oscars broadcast last night? THIS INCREDIBLE SPOT FOR "FOSSE/VERDON" AGGHHHHHHHH. It is 30 seconds long. And it will fully occupy the next 24 hours or...
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Meet the Same-Gender Salsa Duo Set to Bring the 🔥🔥🔥 to "World of Dance"
To say that we were obsessed with salsa sensations Karen y Ricardo on Season 2 of NBC's "World of Dance" would actually be a bit of an understatement. We COULD NOT GET OVER their jaw-dropping...
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What It's Like to Compete on "World of Dance," According to Four Season 3...
Tonight marks the return of NBC's "World of Dance," and we're shaking with excitement, to put it mildly. Over the last two seasons, the show has exploded in popularity, and it's easy to see why: The...
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6 Ballerinas Share Their First Pointe Shoe Memories
The mark of a truly skilled ballerina is her ability to make the pointe shoe look like a part of her body, an extension of her beautifully S-curved leg. It's hard to believe the shoe was ever foreign...
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"World of Dance" Week 1 Recap: Overqualified
New year! New talent! New—gulp—host (look, we like you, Scott Evans, but Jenna Dewan will forever hold a special place in our dancer hearts 😢)!That's right, friends: NBC's "World of Dance" is...
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What Dancers Should Know About Staying Hydrated
It's safe to say that when it comes to "things dancers should always keep 100 percent in check," hydration reigns supreme. Not only is it key for staying energized, alert, and balanced—it can actually...
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Jonathan Stafford and Wendy Whelan Will Lead New York City Ballet
Well over a year after the retirement of Peter Martins, New York City Ballet has announced that former principal dancer Jonathan Stafford will lead the company and its affiliated School of American...
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The 7 Stages of Surviving a Long Rehearsal
Rehearsals can feel excruciatingly long—especially when there's a performance or competition coming up, and you're stuck in the studio for hours upon hours. But somehow, dancers always find a way to...
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A Day in the Life of a Dance Competition Judge
All your practice and prep for a competition leads up to the moment when you hit your final mark and look up at the judges' table. But do you ever wonder what their experience is like? Follow along...
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Why Do Dancers Say "Merde"?
The dance world is brimming with superstitions. One of the most common is never to say "good luck" before a show, since everyone knows uttering the phrase is, in fact, very bad luck. Actors say "break...
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The 5 Dance Photos You *Actually* Need to Book Jobs
Scrolling through your Instagram feed, you probably notice tons of awe-inspiring dance photos: a penché in front of a waterfall, a jeté over a busy city street. While these tend to get a lot of likes...
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