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Destiny Wimpye is Leaping into the Professional Division at Pacific Northwest...
Almost two years ago, Destiny Wimpye shared her goals and dreams with Dance Spirit readers, and left us with this quote: "Following your dreams is definitely difficult, especially if you're a ballet...
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Netflix’s “Tiny Pretty Things” Faces Ballet Stereotypes Head-On
The pilot of Netflix's dance-centric series "Tiny Pretty Things"—based on the YA novel by Sona Charaipotra and Dhonielle Clayton—will leave you breathless. It touches on, well, everything: love,...
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6 Black-Owned Dance Brands to Shop this Holiday Season
It's officially holiday gift-giving crunch time, but don't panic: Dance Spirit is here to recommend some fab dancewear brands—that also happen to be Black-owned small businesses. New dancewear,...
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Madison Burkhart is Your November Cover Model Search Editors' Choice Winner
Congratulations to the November Cover Model Search Editors' Choice video winner, Madison Burkhart! Catch her solo below, and make sure to enter the Cover Model Search here.Madison Burkhart, "Goodbye"...
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Why You Should Consider a Choreography Intensive This Summer
If you're looking to explore a new aspect of your artistry, a choreography-focused intensive is a perfect opportunity to deepen your skill set as a dancemaker. Whether you've only dabbled in...
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How High School Students in New Orleans are Advocating for Social Change...
In New Orleans, LA, Dancing Grounds is more than just your average dance studio. Of course, the students dance—but they also have the opportunity to use their artistic talents to advocate for social...
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5 of the Best Holiday Movie Dance Scenes to Get You in the Spirit
Looking for some holiday films enjoy while curled up on the couch (or stretching in front of the TV)? Well, look no further, because we have a list of the best holiday movie dance scenes that are...
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The Year Without the "Radio City Christmas Spectacular," According to One...
For the last 15 holiday seasons, Rockette dance captain Danelle Morgan has spent most days (and nights!) at Radio City Music Hall, performing the legendary troupe's trademark precision choreography...
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Here's How Taja Riley and Lucy Vallely Ended Up Working Together—On a...
Dance Spirit cover stars come from all over the dance world—and no two cover stars are quite alike. So when we heard that Taja Riley and Lucy Vallely, both recent DS cover stars (and general icons),...
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80 Thoughts I Had Rewatching "Barbie in the Nutcracker" as an Adult
One Christmas, my older brother and I got into an old-fashioned sibling argument because I wanted to see our local ballet company perform The Nutcracker . My brother argued that he couldn't follow the...
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Irish Dancing’s Rise to TikTok Fame—and the Step Dancers You Should Be Following
Traditional Irish dance has changed beyond recognition in recent years. And in 2020, there's a new revolution taking place, as Irish dancing has become an unlikely champion on TikTok."When people...
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Recipe for Recovery: The Best Post-Class Practices for Dancers
Picture this: After a tough class, you rush to a long rehearsal and when you wake up the next day, you're almost too sore to roll out of bed. We've all been there. But is there anything you can do to...
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Get Cozy with the Dancer's Guide to Hygge
We've all heard plenty about how hard this COVID-era winter is going to be. The days are shorter, the weather is colder, and many of us are back on lockdown. And while we're probably going to spend...
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Ramita Ravi and Nick Silverio Are Making the “Artswrk” for Them
Waking up at 4 am to stand in line for an audition that starts at noon. Spending hours carefully editing dance videos for Instagram with hopes that you'll be discovered for your dream job. Stalking a...
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Joy Isabella Brown On Staying Inspired and the Benefits of a Non-Traditional...
When Joy Isabella Brown moved to L.A. at 15, she was unfamiliar with dance—but she did discover martial arts tricking. After a few years of honing that movement practice, she met choreographer Jacob...
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The Dancer’s Guide to Getting Through the Holidays
"The disappointment hits in waves," Calista Jones says of this year's canceled production of The Nutcracker. A high school senior who performs with the Appalachian Ballet Company in Maryville, TN,...
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80 Thoughts I Had Rewatching "Barbie in the Nutcracker" as an Adult
One Christmas, my older brother and I got into an old-fashioned sibling argument because I wanted to see our local ballet company perform The Nutcracker . My brother argued that he couldn't follow the...
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Here's Your 2021 Dance Horoscope
2020 has been a time. So if you're like us, you're getting excited (and hopeful) about what 2021 might bring. What better way to look to the future than to look to the stars? That's right, your...
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5 Young Dancers Doing Good in 2020
You may know—or have seen on social media—that International Human Rights Day is in December. But did you know December is also Universal Human Rights Month? Communities all over the world designate...
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Jamal Josef's Children’s Book Encourages Boys of Color to Embrace Dance
Many young men face some sort of pushback when they decide they want to become a dancer. This rings true disproportionately more for Black boys—and was particularly true for dancer, choreographer, and...
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