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How Gorgeous Is Our New Site?
Hey. Hi there. Hello. We notice you, noticing us. What's that you say? We seem more…glamorous than usual? Why yes, thank you! We DID have a glow-up. Welcome to the new dancespirit.com. Our redesigned...
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A Need for Speed: Tap Pros Offer Tips to Master Faster Footwork
You're in tap class and the teacher breaks down a complex phrase. You think you understand it, but when the music comes on, the speed and intricacy of the combination seem like more than your feet can...
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These Oklahoma City University Alums Are Killing It Post-Grad
Few college dance programs can boast as many success stories as Oklahoma City University—in fact it's hard to go to a Broadway show or national tour and not see an OCU grad. Fewer still can lay claim...
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Dance Was Just Ranked the Most Physically Demanding Job in the U.S.
Dancers certainly don't need anyone to tell them how physical their profession is. But now, we have the data to prove it. Researchers at InsuranceProviders.com analyzed data from the Occupational...
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Alan Bersten Dishes on What It's Really Like to Tour with "Dancing with the...
If you've had a "Dancing with the Stars"-shaped hole in your heart since the most recent season ended, never fear: The "DWTS" live tour is here! Following each season of the show, a mix of pro dancers...
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"My First Job": Six Dance Icons on the Gigs that Helped Them Break into the...
Nowadays, you know them today for their flawless work and enviable resumés. But today's industry heavy-hitters were once newbies hoping for their big breaks. A few of our idols took a trip down memory...
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All the Dance Highlights of the 2020 Grammy Awards
There were a lot of things to feel somber about in the lead-up to last night's Grammy Awards. The ceremony was clouded by the recent controversial suspension of Deborah Dugan, the Recording Academy's...
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Let's Get Physical: How and Why to Take Advantage of Your College's PT Resources
At first, visiting your school's physical therapist is like visiting a foreign country. It sometimes feels as though PTs are speaking a totally different language. ("Wait, what did she just say about...
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Meet the 33 Artists Making Their Broadway Debuts in the “West Side Story”...
Everybody's talking about the latest West Side Story revival, set to open on Broadway February 20th. Directed by Ivo van Hove and featuring brand-new choreography by Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker, it...
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Dear Katie: What Are the Best Street Shoes for Dancers?
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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6 Emotions Every Dancer Goes Through at an Audition
Whether you're vying for a starring role, college scholarship, or spot in a prestigious summer program, a dancer's dreams always lead them to the audition room: a somewhat scary, mostly magical place...
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Are TV Dance Competitions a Key to Career Success?
In April 2015, Alyssa Allen found herself in a nearly unprecedented position. It was Vegas Week on Season 12 of "So You Think You Can Dance," she was a clear favorite for the show's Top 20—and she...
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The Washington Ballet's Maki Onuki Describes Her Path from Injury to Recovery
Maki Onuki has been with The Washington Ballet for a remarkable 14 seasons. She's danced lead roles in almost every ballet in the company's repertoire, from Serenade to Giselle, Swan Lake to Don...
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How J.Lo and Shakira Won the Super Bowl
Last night's football game was, by most accounts, pretty good. But the halftime show? Everyone—and we mean everyone, from Priyanka Chopra to Lady Gaga to Jeb Bush—agreed that it was one for the ages....
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The Most Effective Way to Remove Stage Makeup
Of all the many skin-care sins out there, not removing your makeup is probably number one. That's doubly true after a dance competition or recital, when your face is caked in heavy stage makeup and...
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Here's Everything We Know About the "Hamilton" Movie
Hamilfans, don't throw away your shot: You, too, can be in the room where it happens—namely, your local movie theater—come October 15, 2021.A little more than six years after Hamilton opened on...
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The Whole Dancer: NYCDA's Dana Wilson on the Power of Dance Friendships
In 2009, Dana Wilson was fresh off her first world tour with Justin Timberlake when she got a call from New York City Dance Alliance founder Joe Lanteri asking her to come teach hip hop. Having been a...
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Mya Gomez is Your January Cover Model Search Editors' Choice Winner
Congratulations to the January Cover Model Search Editors' Choice video winner, Mya Gomez! Watch her solo below, and be sure to enter the Cover Model Search here.Mya Gomez, "Ms. Brown To You" Your...
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New Networking Group for L.A.-Based Ballerinas Hosts First IRL Event
Last October, Michelle Lebowski was watching her peers during an open class at Santa Monica's famed Westside School of Ballet when a thought began to weigh on her mind: "I have a lot of beautiful...
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The Dangers of Dancing on Dead Pointe Shoes—And 5 Ways to Prevent Injury
Pointe shoes are high maintenance. New pairs are not only expensive, but time consuming. So it's no surprise that many dancers try to extend the lifespan of each shoe. But did you know that dancing on...
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