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10 Quick Questions With Ida Saki
As soon as I wake up, I drink some water and make coffee. And right before bed, I like to listen to relaxing music and do some light stretching. Bananas, eggs, and spinach or kale. Music, my Nalgene...
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Amazing Little-Known Facts About 10 Famous Dancers
What's something most people don't know about you? "I have a life-sized Spider-Man cutout in my room that is staring at me right now." What's your favorite food? "A big steak with mushrooms and...
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Inside Broadway's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" with Emma Pfaeffle,...
Roald Dahl's classic book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory , is getting reimagined with Broadway flair this spring! Opening April 23, the deliciously sweet new show stars Tony Award winner Christian...
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Four Ballerinas on Their First Pair of Pointe Shoes
"I was 9 years old when I got my first pair of pointe shoes and I couldn't stop smiling. My teacher told me I was the exception to the rule—strong enough to start at that age. It definitely hurt at...
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The Best Advice From 11 Pro Dancers
"It can feel overwhelming to try to balance everything in your life right now—academics, ballet training and competitions, the first glimmer of romance and your unsuccessful efforts to always appear...
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Jim Nowakowski on the Things Your Partner Wishes You Knew
It's awesome to have a guy to support you—but you still have to maintain all your technique. "Be strong and on your leg," Nowakowski says. "You can't give up if you get tired, the same way you...
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Calling All Short-Haired Dancers!
-Create a French braid—crossing the strands over, not under, as you go—from the top of your head to the nape of your neck. -Braid the remaining tail of hair (as best you can) in a standard braid....
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A New Study Says Dancing Is Awesome for Your Brain
Not that you needed another reason to dance, but here's a pretty nifty one: A study recently published in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience says getting your groove on might be good for your...
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A Bra's Life
Kaplan recommends washing your sports bra after every use if you sweat a lot, so the sweat doesn't break down the bra fibers. But if you only wore it for a less sweaty activity, then you can skip a...
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Perfect Pre- and Post-Rehearsal Meal Ideas
If you're just about to head to rehearsal in the morning, your body will need protein to power through the long day. Think string cheese, cottage cheese or yogurt. According to Rachel Fine, registered...
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How Parris Goebel Became Dance Royalty
Don't be fooled by the sound of Parris Goebel's voice. The 25-year-old choreographer and dancer from Auckland, New Zealand, speaks in sweet, soft tones, her demeanor almost demure. But listen...
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Watch 14-Year-Old Misty Copeland Dance
This week's #FridayFire goes out to the one and only Misty Copeland. Video of a very young Misty performing on pointe after just ONE YEAR of training has surfaced, thanks to one Gary Junken . So let's...
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Watch Sophia Lucia Being Flawless in Her New Dance Series
Question: When does Sophia Lucia have time to sleep? Everyone's favorite comp-star-turned-bunhead seems to be diving headfirst into a new project every week. We absolutely #bowdown to everything she...
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6 Powerful Concept Videos You Need to Watch Right Now
Philip Chbeeb directed, choreographed and starred in the music video for Elliot Moss's "Without the Lights." He represents of violence in an abusive relationship, tainting the image that dancer Erica...
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Welcome to the new dancespirit.com—a completely addictive way to enjoy our top-notch dance content. It's got all the stuff you've always loved: gorgeous images of your favorite dancers,...
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"DWTS" Week 4 Recap: Most Memorable Year
ABC might as well re-name this episode "All The Feels." Just about every dance was a genuine tearjerker—and, as a rule, I am so not a crier, y'all. That said, certain numbers stood out for...
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The New Doc “Dance Family” Shows the Positive Impact of Dance Competitions
Here's a frustrating truth: While those of us who're involved in the world of dance competitions understand how awesome they are, the larger world's perception of them is pretty darn negative, thanks...
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Misty Copeland Picks the Top 3 Ballets Everyone Should See
I can't say I'd ever heard of Smithsonian magazine before a few days ago, but let me tell you now, guys: I am SO GLAD they exist. Because their latest issue brings us tons of wisdom straight from the...
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