Is Early Decision/Early Action the Right Choice for Your College Dance Career?
It's that time of year for high school seniors: early decision/early action season. Your guidance counselor at school might have already recommended these options to you—but just as the college...
View ArticleWe Are Totally Here for the New "DWTS" Cast
It's been almost a full year since the last season of "Dancing with the Stars." And between the cryptic hints from ABC showrunners that this would be the biggest season yet and the countless clues...
View ArticleReal Life Music Video: James Whiteside and Co. Performed at Madonna's...
We've always known that Madonna loves dance. After all, the "Queen of Pop" studied at the Martha Graham School in the 1970s. Nevertheless, we were still surprised (and thrilled) to see that she...
View ArticleDear Katie: Should I Do Dance Competitions Even If My Teacher Doesn't Like Them?
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...
View ArticleHeather Morris Dishes on the Dance World’s Newest Podcast
What do Power Rangers, ballroom champions, and giant lobster goggles have in common? They all happen to be topics of discussion on the dance world's latest and greatest dive into podcasting, "The...
View ArticleLizzo Challenged the Internet to Make a Ballet to "Truth Hurts," and Dancers...
On August 20, pop goddess Lizzo tweeted, "Someone do a ballet routine to truth hurts pls," referring to the anthem that's been top on everyone's playlists this summer. Lizzo might not know it yet, but...
View Article"Good Morning America" Thinks It's Totally Acceptable to Laugh at a...
When the news broke that Prince George, currently third in line for the British throne, would be continuing ballet classes as part of his school curriculum this year, we were as excited as anyone....
View ArticleMichelle Dorrance's First Broadway Gig, Plus 9 Other Musicals We Can't Wait...
What do Percy Jackson, Princess Diana and Tina Turner have in common? They're all characters on Broadway this season. Throw in Michelle Dorrance's choreographic debut, Henry VIII's six diva-licious...
View Article"Good Morning America" Host Apologizes for Comments About Ballet, Interviews...
On this morning's edition of "Good Morning America," host Lara Spencer did what the dance community has been clamoring for since last Thursday, when her flippant comments about Prince George enjoying...
View ArticleFive Young Choreographers Using the Internet as Their Stage
Over the past few years, social media platforms have become launching pads for a new generation of choreographers. Many of these young artists grew up in front of the camera lens, dancing in the class...
View Article"SYTYCD" Season 16 Recap: And Then There Were Six
Eight dancers survived the first cuts last week. By the end of this episode, six remain. But first: two hours, two duets each, two group routines, and eight solos. Here's what went down.The Opening...
View ArticleWe Rounded Up All the Best Dancing at the 2019 VMAs
The MTV Video Music Awards are really a dancer's dream awards show. Think about it: we get to hear our favorite songs sung live, see the music industry's brightest stars decked out in ridiculous,...
View ArticleDear Katie: Why Can't I Keep My Leg Flat to the Side in à la Seconde?
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...
View ArticleThis Throwback Vid of Alyson Stoner on “Ellen” Is Absolutely Everything
It's official: Alyson Stoner is Having A Moment. We've been unable to stop thinking about the fabulous dancer since Monday, when she made her showstopping cameo in Missy Elliott's VMAs set. And we're...
View ArticleFox News Mocks Lara Spencer's Apology, Says Men Wearing Tights Will Be Harassed
After days spent rallying against "Good Morning America" host Lara Spencer's flippant comments about boys doing ballet, the dance world triumphed on Monday. Not only did Spencer issue a lengthy on-air...
View Article10 Things More Important Than Winning A Competition
In today's culture, winning is everything—so much so that most dance competitions highlight trophies above all else and emphasize the importance of being on top. But before platinum and first place...
View Article"SYTYCD" Season 16 Recap: So Long, Sweet Summer—And Hello, Top 4
Summer is synonymous with "So You Think You Can Dance." For the past 15 seasons (because there was that rogue sixth season that aired in the fall, remember?), the onset of summer has signaled the...
View Article"SYTYCD" Season 16 Recap: The Live Shows Begin!
We did it! We made it to the live competition shows! The "we" in question, of course, being the viewers and voters at home, the four hardworking judges, and—yay!—the Season 16 Top 10. Last night, the...
View ArticleMadison Goodman is Your August Cover Model Search Editors' Choice Winner
Congratulations to the August Cover Model Search Editors' Choice video winner, Madison Goodman! Catch her solo below, and make sure to enter the Cover Model Search here.Madison Goodman — "Regenerative...
View ArticleThe Top 5 Reasons to Get Excited About National Dance Day 2019
Did you hear the news, dance friends? National Dance Day has moved! Rather than falling at the end of July (as it has since 2010), going forward the holiday will be held on the third Saturday in...
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