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Making The Most Incredible Thing: New York City Ballet corps member Gretchen...
New York City Ballet soloist and resident choreographer Justin Peck is never not busy: This year alone, he's created works for San Francisco Ballet, Miami City Ballet and NYCB. But Peck's latest...
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This Photographer Captured the Ballroom World's Tiniest Talents
Ah, the world of competitive ballroom dance—there's nothing quite like it. The sparkles, fringe, and super-fierce dancing makes for an all-around amazing experience, and photographer Kurtiss Lloyd...
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Here's What Happens Backstage Before an American Ballet Theatre Performance
As dancers, we know how crazy things can get backstage before a show. But backstage before a show by the world-class American Ballet Theatre at the 3,800-seat Metropolitan Opera House? That's a...
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Brooke Cox Is Your June Cover Model Search Editors' Choice Winner
Congratulations to our June 2017 Cover Model Search Editors' Choice video winner, Brooke Cox! Here she is performing her solo, Creep . Enter the Cover Model Search at dancemedia.com .
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Understanding Headaches and Their Causes
There's nothing more distracting than a throbbing head, especially when you're dancing. Headaches can happen to anyone at any time, and while they're often treatable with over-the-counter remedies and...
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Katy Perry Wants You to Dance in Her "Swish Swish" Music Video
We know, we know: so many dance challenges, so little time. But taking the #SwishSwishChallenge, which the ever-fabulous Katy Perry announced yesterday, could earn you a prize bigger than...
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Our Favorite Insta Posts of Nationals 2017
Nationals are in full swing all across the country, and we are LIVING for the gorgeous social media posts they're bringing to our feed. Y'all are straight killin' the Instagram game! Here are some of...
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This Vid of the Season 14 "SYTYCD" Academy Dancers Will Give You Chills
After weeks of auditions episodes, we are SO READY to meet the cream-of-the-crop dancers of "So You Think You Can Dance" Season 14 at The Academy on Monday. We actually thought we couldn't be any more...
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Dancehall 101
Remember Rihanna's epic onstage dance party at the 2016 MTV VMAs? She effortlessly flowed through a mashup of "Rude Boy," "What's My Name" and "Work," wearing a feathery bra-top, baggy pants and an...
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3 New Principals and 1 New Soloist for American Ballet Theatre!
Congratulations to Sarah Lane, Calvin Royal III, Christine Shevchenko, and Devon Teuscher! A few minutes ago, it was announced that they've all risen to new ranks at American Ballet Theatre here in...
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6 Things That'll Take Your Dancing to the Next Level This Year
As dancers, we're always trying to take our dancing up a notch, to improve our technique and artistry. Here are six crucial things that'll make all the difference in your training this year. Check...
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Here's How to Read Nutrition Labels
At first glance, nutrition labels can seem like a foreign language or a tricky math problem—unless you've got a grip on the basics. And while it may be easier to just grab a snack when you're rushing...
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This Olympic Skater Loves "La La Land" As Much As We Do
Have you ever desperately wanted to do your competition solo to that music? You know, the song that gives you goosebumps in the best way possible, sends your dancer's heart soaring—and for those same...
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How Keone and Mari Madrid Made the "Love Yourself" Video
Yes, Keone and Mari Madrid were dance-world superstars long before they choreographed and starred in the video for Justin Bieber's "Love Yourself." But many non-dancey people—i.e., everyone from your...
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Larsen Thompson and Charlize Glass' Tribute to Eleven from "Stranger Things"...
It's Monday. And that means you're probably in need of a #videobreak right about now. We're here for you: Former DS cover-girl and all-around cool-girl Larsen Thompson released a new dance video this...
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"So You Think You Can Dance" Recap: The Last One Before The Academy
Is it just us or does it feel like the audition rounds have been going on for a really long time this season? (They haven't. In fact, this season only visited two cities—L.A. and NYC—and now we're...
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Matthew Bourne's "The Red Shoes" Is Coming to the US—Starring ABT and NYCB...
British dance fans are already in love with Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes : The show, which debuted across the pond last fall, earned raves from critics and two Olivier (London's equivalent of a...
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Quiz: Name That Dance Video Choreographer!
Who among us hasn't been sucked into watching hours on end of dance videos? (✋ Guilty 😬 ) Irresponsible? Maybe. Worth it? Absolutely! Think you're a true dance video guru? Challenge your dance world...
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Dear Katie: I Can't Stop Forcing My Turnout!
In our "Dear Katie" series, former NYCB soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Have something you want to ask Katie? Email dearkatie@dancespirit.com for a chance to be featured!...
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Tiler Peck Is Gorgeous in Charlotte OC's "Medicine Man" Music Video
Here's an especially great addition to the ever-growing group of ballet-inspired music videos : Soulful singer-songwriter Charlotte OC asked ravishing New York City Ballet principal Tiler Peck to star...
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