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I'm a Broadway Dancer with COVID-19. Here's What it's Been Like.
Many in the dance community have been directly impacted by COVID-19. Paloma Garcia-Lee, a Broadway veteran who was performing in Moulin Rogue! until the Great White Way closed down, tested positive...
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Letter from a Ballet Teacher: How My Own Home Isolation as a Teenager...
As a ballet teacher adjusting to the startling new world we are living in with COVID-19, I keep thinking of my dance students and the worry they must feel adapting to this stressful situation. Being...
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These 10 Pets Can't Resist Joining Their Humans for At-Home Training
We're all spending a lot more time on social media these days, whether that means aimless scrolling, taking advantage of the plethora of class and workout options streamed direct to your living room,...
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How to Kick Your Mirror-Gazing Habit (Because There's No Better Time to Do It)
Editor's note: This article was originally published in Dance Spirit's Spring 2020 print issue, before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the dance world. But we hope you'll still find its advice...
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Get to Know Prima-to-Be Ava Arbuckle
Ava Arbuckle is a dancer to watch. At just 15, the Texas native has taken home top medals at Youth America Grand Prix and the ADC|IBC, and won the Grishko model search. In February, she was one of...
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A Definitive Roundup of Charli D'Amelio's Best Dance TikToks
15-year-old Charli D'Amelio is a TikTok icon, with almost 50 million followers. But between her blink-and-it's-sold-out merch and late night television appearances, it's easy to forget that D'Amelio...
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How to Choose a College Dance Program When You Can't Visit Campus
With all education happening virtually for the foreseeable future, high school seniors find themselves in a difficult position. Not only have their senior-year milestone events—prom, last recitals,...
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8 Reasons the World Really Needs Dance Right Now
Social distancing is hard. But social disDancing is more bearable. Here are eight reasons why we all need dance in our lives during this disorienting time.It relieves stress.Feeling overwhelmed by the...
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#SocialDisDancing: A Look at Erica Lall's At-Home Dance Life
From the most famous choreographers to the newest of dance newbies, we're all going through the same pandemic-related struggles right now. So, how are the pros coping with it all? To find out, we're...
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Dear Katie: How Can I Improve My Arabesque?
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 Dos and Don'ts of Taking Zoom Dance Class
Since social distancing measures mean none of us can get to the dance studio, Zoom has suddenly become a critical part of dance education. Thousands of dance classes are now happening via the...
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Should You Try a Virtual Pointe Shoe Fitting?
Hopefully, a regular routine of living room relevés is keeping your pointework alive during the social distancing era. Now there's one more thing you can do from home: get fitted for pointe shoes. But...
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Britain Feeny is Your March Cover Model Search Editors' Choice Winner
Congratulations to the March Cover Model Search Editors' Choice video winner, Britain Feeny! Watch her solo below, and be sure to enter the Cover Model Search here.Britain Feeny, "Grief Point Solo"...
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The Tricks Studio Dancers Need to Learn Before Joining a College Dance Team
Studio dancers hoping to join a college dance team have a lot to prepare for: The skills required include advanced acrobatics and technical feats. If you're looking to earn a spot on the roster of...
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The Making of "Center Stage," as Remembered by Its Dance Stars
Whether you first watched it in a theater two decades ago or on Netflix last week, odds are you feel a deep connection to Center Stage. The cult classic, which premiered May 12, 2000, is arguably the...
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Are Dancers at Greater Risk of Disordered Eating During the Shutdown?
As we spend more time at home and less in the studio, many aspects of our routine simply aren't up to us. In the midst of COVID-19–related shutdowns, some dancers may be struggling with their...
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10 Moods You Experience While Taking Online Dance Class
Online dance classes have become an unexpected mainstay of our lives. And while we're huge fans of the technology that has made it possible for us to keep dancing from our homes, we've also faced some...
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How to Practice Pointe Work Safely at Home
We've rearranged our living rooms, commandeered office chairs for ballet barres, and we're doing our best with video classes streamed into our homes. But there's one element of your training that...
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#SocialDisDancing: A Look at Alex Wong's At-Home Dance Life
From the most famous choreographers to the newest of dance newbies, we're all going through the same pandemic-related struggles right now. So, how are the pros coping with it all? To find out, we're...
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How to Watch Dance Online
With the pandemic interrupting live performances around the world, many dance companies are putting extraordinary content online, and much of it is available for free. Usually, full-length productions...
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