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View ArticleThe Arnold Sisters Are Launching a YouTube Channel
YouTubers and Arnold sister stans, take note: One of our favorite powerhouse dancing families is starting its own YouTube channel! And considering that the Arnolds have gathered over nine thousand...
View Article"SYTYCD" Season 16 Recap: America's Favorite Dancer Is...
In "So You Think You Can Dance" Land, there are really two finales.First, there's the competition finale. The second-to-last episode—the one that matters. The one where the Top 4 dancers must step it...
View Article"DWTS" Week 1 Recap: And We're Back!
Before this season even started, it was already the most dramatic season of "Dancing with the Stars." Not only did we have to wait a year in serious anticipation, but once Season 28 was announced, the...
View ArticleLights, Camera, Nationals: Our Favorite Trends of 2019
Take another bow, comp kids: Nationals 2019 was INCREDIBLE. From jaw-dropping solos to showstopping production numbers, you guys brought nothing less than your A-game to every number—and it showed....
View ArticleAlison Stroming Is Starting a Mentorship Program for Young Dancers
When Alison Stroming was a 15-year-old student at American Ballet Theatre's Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis School, she had a chance encounter at the water fountain with none other than Misty Copeland. "I...
View ArticleA New "Romeo and Juliet" Ballet Movie Is Happening and We're Freaking Out
Ever wish that Kenneth MacMillan's iconic ballet production of Romeo and Juliet could have a beautiful love child with the Leo DiCaprio/Claire Danes film version?Wish granted: Today, the trailer for a...
View ArticleNigel Lythgoe and Debbie Allen are Launching a Dance Festival
When you hear "Nigel Lythgoe" and "Debbie Allen" in the same sentence, there's got to be some major dance tea brewing. In this case, it's super-exciting news: The two industry icons are joining forces...
View ArticleColor Story: Channel Purple Power With These Just for Kix Looks
Purple is often associated with royalty, power and wisdom. Sound like qualities you'd like to bring to your dancing? Same. We rounded up our favorite purple looks from Just for Kix, for inside the...
View Article5 of the Best TikTok Dance Challenges—and How the App Is Changing the Dance...
TikTok seems tailor-made for dancers. The app's short-form video format makes it easy to show off your best moves to a song that's gone viral. And an algorithm that favors unknown users means...
View ArticleNine Creative Ways to Celebrate National Dance Day
ICYMI: National Dance Day is tomorrow, September 21! We're sure you already know all about the official NDD challenge and the big events happening in L.A. and Washington DC. But there are plenty of...
View ArticleDear Katie: What If My Weight Loss Led to a Stress Fracture?
In our Dear Katie series, Miami City Ballet 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 ArticleWhy You Should Know Ballerina-to-Be Rebecca Myles Stewart
Apart from her insane flexibility, precise control, and ability to pirouette for days, what stands out the most about 13-year-old Rebecca Myles Stewart is her beaming smile. One thing's for sure: This...
View Article13 of the Best Moments from National Dance Day 2019
Saturday, September 21st was one for the books, as dancers all across the country showed up and showed OUT for our favorite holiday: National Dance Day. From attending the flagship Orange County and...
View ArticleWhy You Should Know Ballerina-to-Be Rebecca Myles Stewart
Apart from her insane flexibility, precise control, and ability to pirouette for days, what stands out the most about 13-year-old Rebecca Myles Stewart is her beaming smile. One thing's for sure: This...
View Article"DWTS" Week 2 Recap: Things Are Getting Serious
Is it just us, or was last night's episode of "Dancing with the Stars" particularly dramatic? It wasn't just the new live voting setup (which forced us to stress-text our votes in during each...
View Article6 Dancers We Want to See on "SYTYCD" Next Season
Just like that, another season of "So You Think You Can Dance" has come to an end (congrats, Bailey Muñoz!). But while we're sad Season 16 is over, we're already dream casting the next season. Here...
View ArticleDerek and Julianne Hough Are Getting Their Own TV Special
Dancing super-siblings Derek and Julianne Hough have added yet another major project to their crazy schedules: Later this year, they'll host their very own holiday special on NBC. Naturally, it'll...
View ArticleUp Close and Personal with the Costumes of New York City Ballet Galas Past
Autumn in the Big Apple means one thing: New York City Ballet's Fall Fashion Gala. Since its inception in 2012 by Sarah Jessica Parker, the gala has produced dozens of new ballets, complete with...
View Article10 Things Dancers Are Sick of Hearing from Non-Dancers
Today, thanks to social media and the popularity of shows like "So You Think You Can Dance" and "World of Dance," people know more about dance than ever before. But when it comes to actually being a...
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