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"World of Dance" Week 2 Recap: Talent Abounds
If there was one takeaway from last night's episode of "World of Dance," it's that this show truly does attract the best of the best. It seems statistically impossible to have so many talented dancers...
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Ballet Emoji Proposal Author Sets the Record Straight
Last month, dance writer Siobhan Burke tipped us off in Danceletter, her bi-weekly newsletter, to the fact that a ballet emoji was in the works, and we couldn't wait to share the news with you. Since...
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Dear Katie: I Can't Afford My Dream Intensive!
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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The Loss of a Legend: Remembering Marcia Dale Weary
"At every possible opportunity, I hope to instill in children a love for the arts and for classical music," said Marcia Dale Weary, beloved teacher and founder of Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet....
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Why Versatility Is Everything, According to 5 Joffrey Ballet School Directors
In today's dance world, versatility is key. It's not enough to be a master of one style—even when they specialize in one area, dancers are frequently asked to fuse multiple genres, or step out of...
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The "Vogue" Story on Millennium Dance Complex Is Major
Sure, we already know that L.A.'s Millennium Dance Complex is a magical place where the industry's best dancers and choreographers—especially women dancers and choreographers—make thrilling art. But...
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Is the Keto Diet Safe for Dancers?
Boundless energy. A more "toned" feeling. Decreased inflammation. When Patricia Zhou (then dancing with the Staatsballett Berlin in Germany) heard a friend rave about the ketogenic diet's supposed...
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Inside Travis Wall's Choreo for "Step Up: High Water"
The dancetastic YouTube series "Step Up: High Water" returns for its second season on March 20th (yes, we have a premiere date!). And this time around, the fabulous cast will be tackling choreography...
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Win "The Ballet Book"
The Ballet Book is the essential guide for young ballet students, filled with detailed instruction on everything from positions, steps, and poses to finding the right teacher to exercises and...
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How the BYU Cougarettes Achieved Competition (and Internet) Domination
It's the fall of 2018. As the Brigham Young University Cougarettes step onto the field at LaVell Edwards stadium in Provo, UT, a crowd of nearly 64 thousand erupts into cheers. The dancers take their...
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7 Dancers Whose Flexibility Is #Goals
Pretty much every dancer—even the bendiest!—wants to be more flexible. We'll be trying to get that perfect tilt 'til the day we die. Looking for a little inspiration as you work out your splits? Here...
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"World of Dance" Week 3 Recap: The Necessary Qualifications
Alright, y'all, this is it. THE LAST WEEK OF QUALIFIERS. In our humble opinions, every single act that walks onto the "World of Dance" stage is supremely overqualified to win all of the prize money,...
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College Dancers: Here's Why You Need Peer-to-Peer Mentoring
Nigel Campbell wants to let you in on a secret: College is finishing school. "You're meeting the people you'll know for the rest of your artistic life," explains the co-director of the Gibney Dance...
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Meet the Ailey Dancer Who Takes Stunning Photos of Her Coworkers
Danica Paulos, who's now in her fifth season with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, moves with captivating grace and power onstage. And when she's not wowing in-person audiences, the...
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Dear Katie: Growth Spurts Are Ruining My Technique!
Dear Katie,I just went through a big growth spurt, and now I feel like I have no center and no sense of balance. Help!MaddieDear Maddie,You're not alone! Growth spurts can be so frustrating as a...
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Oh Baby, Baby: The Britney Spears Musical Is Coming
Just a few weeks ago, we were musing about which major pop stars might get a jukebox musical. As our team batted ideas back and forth, I hastily shared this thought over email:Will there someday be a...
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Behold, the Official Live-Action "Aladdin" Trailer in All its Dancetastic Glory
Hey, clear the way in the ol' bazaar: The official trailer for the much-anticipated live-action Aladdin movie has arrived! And of its many revelations—Aladdin does parkour! Will Smith's Genie isn't...
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Hugh Jackman Will Star in "The Music Man" on Broadway
Is it October 2020 yet? Playbill just announced that next year, a revival of Meredith Willson's The Music Man will hit the Great White Way, starring everyone's favorite Hollywood/Broadway...
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3 Rehearsal-Ready Hairstyles for Natural Curls
Tired of tangled or flyaway tresses? Try these three easy, flattering, class-ready styles to keep your natural curls and coils out of your face.Consultant: Angela Huff for Mark Edward Inc.Half-Up(side...
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Check Out This Dancey Music Video Ben Platt Just Released
We knew we adored Ben Platt when we saw him sing his heart out through sobs in Dear Evan Hansen back in 2016, but now that he's put out a music video with some fantastic dancers as the titular...
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