7 of the Best Dance Meme Insta Accounts
As dancers, we work long, hard days in the studio and on the stage, spending hours upon hours stretching and strengthening. And nothing eases the pain of that constant grind like laughing at a...
View ArticleLetter to My First-Year Self: Seven Senior Dance Majors Reflect on Their...
After all the work that goes into applying to college BFA programs, it can seem like getting that long-awaited acceptance letter is the be-all and end-all. But talk to most seniors, and they'll tell...
View Article7 of the Best Dance Meme Insta Accounts
As dancers, we work long, hard days in the studio and on the stage, spending hours upon hours stretching and strengthening. And nothing eases the pain of that constant grind like laughing at a...
View ArticleSofia Wylie on the Power of Representation in Her Dancetastic New Disney...
Eagerly awaiting "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series"? In the meantime, you'll want to check out "Shook," Disney's dance-filled short-form series that's guaranteed to leave...
View ArticleBend, Don't Snap: The Right (And Wrong) Ways to Do Three Key Stretches
For dancers, stretching is one of those things that fall into the "second-nature" category—at some point each day, you'll likely be found in a split, a straddle, or with your leg up on the barre. But...
View ArticleApple Tapped ABT and NYCB Stars for This Gorgeous iPhone Promo
Apple—continuing their sensational streak of genius dance collabs—has done it again, with a sleek promo video for the new iPhone that features the ballet world's best and brightest.The beautiful short...
View ArticleDWTS Week 3: A Trip to Tinseltown
Last night was Movie Night on "Dancing with the Stars," which marks the first themed night of the season! And boy, was it ever themed—but, of course, we totally loved it. The show began with a...
View ArticleThese Dance Videos from the “West Side Story” Movie Wrap Party Are THE MOST FUN
Well, it's official: Filming for the Steven Spielberg remake of West Side Story—choreographed by Justin Peck and starring pretty much all your favorite dancers—concluded on Friday. And while everyone...
View ArticleEnter to Win a Pair of Tickets to "Frozen" on Broadway
Win a Pair of Tickets to "Frozen" on Broadway
View ArticleHow Berkley Houchin's Dream Duffel Keeps Her Sane During Comp Season
Berkley Houchin is a dance competition powerhouse. At just 12 years old, Houchin boasts the resume of a much more seasoned dancer. When she isn't at home on her ranch in Amarillo, Texas with her...
View ArticleWe're Giving Away the Ultimate Competition Kit from Dream Duffel
Competition season is just around the corner. In anticipation of all the craziness to come, we asked comp star Berkley Houchin about how she survives her busy schedule. Turns out, the secret is her...
View ArticleWhy Dancers Need to Know About the Life-Changing Magic of Office Hours
"Part of my job is to have at least two hours a week where I sit there, waiting for someone to come talk to me," says Heidi Henderson, professor of dance at Connecticut College. But dance students in...
View ArticleHere Are the 2019 World Choreography Award Nominees
We love any event that puts the spotlight on choreographers, especially since the entertainment world all-too-frequently sidelines their achievements. So, naturally, we're big fans of the World...
View ArticleThe 10 Best Moments in a Dancer's Life
Being a dancer is—say it with us—HARD. WORK. Hours and hours of work for a tiny bit of progress? It's no joke. But if you've stuck with it, you know that those magical breakthrough moments make all...
View Article7 TV Shows That Should Be Turned into Broadway Musicals
Though Broadway has a rich history of turning classic movies into musicals, it's much less common to see a hit TV show adapted for the stage. But when you do, it can be true musical theater magic,...
View ArticleYou Need to Watch This UFC Fighter Dance His Way to the Ring
Israel Adesanya is a gifted Nigerian-New Zealander mixed martial artist who, on Saturday night, became the Ultimate Fighting Championship's middleweight champion.But why are we, over here at Dance...
View ArticleRobbie Fairchild Writes a Letter to His Teenage Self
Former New York City Ballet principal Robert Fairchild has made it to the top of both the ballet and the Broadway worlds—and his career just keeps getting more exciting. Though Fairchild grew up...
View Article"DWTS" Week 4 Recap: Another One Bites the Dust
Was it just us, or was this week's "Dancing with the Stars" the quick-and-dirty edition? There was no theme, and no opening number. It felt like we were just barreling on towards the second...
View ArticleHappy #SpookySeason from Mark Kanemura, Who Is 100% That Witch
We may be less than two weeks into October, but Mark Kanemura—dancer, Instacelebrity, wig whisperer—has already won #SpookySeason. How, you ask? Why, with a frightfully delightful Lizzo-meets-Elphaba...
View ArticleShould You Minor in Dance? It's a Major Question.
Dance has always been a huge part of your life. But now that you're about to head to college, you might be wondering: In order to feel fulfilled and successful, do you need to major in dance? The...
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