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True Life: I Had Breast Reduction Surgery to Help My Dance Career
Kylie Morton Berry, principal dancer and ballet mistress with the Appalachian Ballet Company, shares her story. I developed breasts late—around age 15—but it happened fast. By senior year of high...
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Support Systems for Busty Dancers
Let's be frank: Most dancewear isn't designed with larger breasts in mind. But that paradigm is—slowly—changing. Capezio BraTek leotards, for example, feature built-in bras with adjustable...
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Chest Confessions: Real Talk About Dancing with a Large Bust
When Latrice Gregory was hired to dance in a music video for the TV show "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," she found herself in a surprisingly unfamiliar situation. The video was for show creator Rachel Bloom's...
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9 Moods Every Dancer Has During "Nutcracker" Season
It is a truth universally acknowledged that the moment the clock strikes midnight on Halloween, the holiday season has begun. And for dancers, that means only one thing: It's officially full-on...
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Dear Katie: I Think I Have an Eating Disorder. What Should I Do?
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...
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The New Pointe Shoe Emoji Is FINALLY Here!
Last winter, we found out that a ballet emoji was coming our way as part of Emoji 12.0. The update includes nearly 400 new emojis featuring several disability-related symbols, gender neutral figures,...
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"DWTS" Week 8 Recap: Fighting to the Finish
Well, fellow "Dancing with the Stars" lovers, the Season 28 finale is officially in sight. With only two more weeks standing between us and the announcement of the Mirrorball Trophy winner, things are...
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Tap Icon Savion Glover Is Bringing His Unique Style to Convention Classes
Savion Glover is one of the biggest names in the dance world, and perhaps the biggest in the tap world. The trailblazing hoofer's hard-hitting, rhythmically intricate style has fundamentally altered...
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Next in Line: Meet Four Members of the Radio City Rockettes Class of 2019
Moody lighting streams across a dance studio. As a pop anthem blasts, a supergroup of strong, confident dancers attacks intricate choreography with finesse and poise. But this isn't the latest class...
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How to Speak Rockette
Dream of performing the Radio City Rockettes' ultra-precise choreography? You'll need to learn some ultra-specific terminology! We asked four first-year Rockettes—fresh from learning all that...
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A Brand-New Rockette Interviews a Veteran Rockette
Every year, hundreds of dancers audition for a chance to become a Radio City Rockette. Only a lucky few make the cut—this season, there are 13 newbies on the line—but many of them go on to perform...
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How Getting a Job at Your Dance Studio Can Benefit Your Wallet—and Career Path
If you're in high school, working after school/on the weekends/over the summer may be a reality you're not keen to face. After all, you've got enough to worry about: homework, rehearsals, technique...
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Kyle Hanagami’s Google Nest Promo Is a Delightful Peek at His Choreographic...
We're always here for a good dance-tech collab. If it involves genius choreographer Kyle Hanagami? Even better. How about Kyle Hanagami and a crew of A-list dancers? Yes please. What about Kyle...
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Why You Should Know Theatrical Dynamo Liam Redford
Fearlessly expressive, triple threat Liam Redford is undeniably Broadway-bound. But the 13-year-old isn't waiting until he's older to step into the spotlight. Liam's already played one of his dream...
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"DWTS" Week 9 Recap: Boy Bands and Girl Groups
Last night's episode of "Dancing with the Stars" saw our pros and stars performing to music by all of our fave boy bands and girl groups, including the Spice Girls, One Direction, and K-Pop sensation...
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Dear Katie: How Can I Get My Développé Higher?
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...
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How Dancers Can Protect Their Bodies on Airplanes
Traveling is just par for the course when you're a dancer. But spending hours 35,000 feet in the air on a plane can have serious side effects once you land. Here, we break down the biggest pre- and...
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Dancers & Dogs Teamed Up With a Local Animal Shelter for the Second Annual...
The holiday season is coming our way, and with it good cheer, a giving spirit and, of course, The Nutcracker. Our favorite photography duo, Dancers & Dogs, has found a way to garner that energy...
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College Counseling Resources: What They Are and Why Dancers Need Them
Your first semester as a college dance student can be hectic. But being busy is no reason to put your mental health on hold. In fact, the times when you feel totally overwhelmed by tasks and to-do...
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Here Is the 2019 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Dance Lineup
As you're prepping your Thanksgiving meal, why not throw in a dash of dance? This year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is stuffed (pun intended) with performances from four stellar Broadway shows,...
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