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Katherine Barkman Shares Her Experience as a Global Ballet Ambassador
Katherine Barkman was born to be a ballerina. From living room performances as a toddler to beginning full-time professional training at 14 (under U.S.-based Russian teacher Nadia Pavlenko), the...
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6 Moods Dancers Experience at Their First Rehearsal of the Season
Whether we're ready to admit it or not, summer is officially over. It's time to trade the hustle of summer intensive season for a different kind of busy—rehearsals! Whether you're prepping for...
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#ICYMI: The 2021 National Dance Day Routine Has Arrived
Calling all dance pros, amateurs, dance families, and superfans…the official National Dance Day routine has dropped, and we're assigning you (fun!) weekend homework to learn it. Ariana Grande's...
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National Dance Showcase Invites You to Its New Headquarters
What happens when a feel-good dance competition is faced with the challenges of a pandemic? It pivots (pun-intended) and finds another way for dancers to keep doing what they love safely. For National...
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5 Nutritionist-Approved Smoothies To Get You Through a Day of Dance
Smoothies are fun and delicious, but they can also be good for you. Some smoothie shops, for example, advertise "boosts" of protein and vitamins at an additional cost.Homemade smoothies can also be a...
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Chicago Luvabulls Coach Toya Ambrose Shares Tips for Making Your Dream Team
"Just be yourself." These three words became something of an in-car mantra for Toya Ambrose as she prepared to walk into her first audition in more than a few years. The role? Head coach of the...
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National Dance Day: The Recap
What a weekend, dance family! Saturday's #NationalDanceDay celebrations brought the joy of movement from coast to coast, and we loved (loved) seeing everyone lend the day their best dance moves and...
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Celebrate the 2021 Dance Teacher Awards!
Our friends at Dance Teacher are honoring a group of outstanding educators for their contributions to our field, and we'd love you to join!The 2021 Dance Teacher Awards will take place virtually on...
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What Your Favorite Fall Beverage Says About You as a Dancer
Autumn is here, and we'd like nothing more than to curl up with a warm drink after a long day of class or rehearsal. But what are you choosing to fill your cup? Here's what your fall beverage pick...
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Take Our Master Classes With Tiler Peck on Dance Media Live!
New York City Ballet star Tiler Peck is unstoppable, whether she's performing, choreographing or teaching class. Now you can have a chance to learn from Peck directly, and then join her for an...
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Cast Your Vote in the 2021 Cover Model Search Contest!
Congratulations to Dance Spirit's 2021 Cover Model Search finalists: Kayla Mak, Reed Henry, and Iyanna Jackson! One of them will win a spot on Dance Spirit's December 2021 digital cover. Learn more...
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2021 Cover Model Search Finalist Reed Henry
Click here to vote for Reed.Reed Henry's dancing is a master class on blending contrasting qualities. In contemporary, he plays with resistance and opposition, appearing to float while also remaining...
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2021 Cover Model Search Finalist Kayla Mak
Click here to vote for Kayla Contemporary-ballet virtuoso Kayla Mak is a jack-of-all-trades and a master of fun. With her bubbly personality and go-with-the-flow mentality, you almost wouldn't believe...
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2021 Cover Model Search Finalist Iyanna Jackson
Click here to vote for Iyanna. The passion that exudes from Iyanna Jackson when she performs is undeniable. Through powerful yet controlled movement, her emotion tells a story, and is deeply felt by...
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Pick Your Favorite Dance Performance and We'll Match It With a Fall-Themed Movie
If you're completely over warm weather—and ready to trade flip-flops for boots and lemonade for pumpkin-spice everything—this is the list for you. Pick your favorite iconic dance performance and Dance...
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Enter the World of the Knicks City Dancers with 2 of Their Newest Rookies
Auditions rarely fail to deliver on suspense. But this? This was the nail-biter to end all nail-biters. Hayoung Roh and Chelsea McCloskey, both professional dancers based in NYC, had made it through...
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Why You Should Know Jazz Funk Phenom Gabby Rembert
With laser-sharp focus and dynamite dynamics no matter the style, Gabrielle Rembert is ready to take the industry by storm. At just 5' 2", the 17-year-old takes up space and commands attention through...
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Janelle Ginestra Writes a Letter to Her Teenage Self
Janelle Ginestra's mind lives way outside of the box. You've probably seen her in some of your favorite dance class videos, touring the world dancing next to P!nk and J.Lo, or on the stages of the...
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Diversify Your Training and Open New Doors at Marymount Manhattan College
No two dancers' career paths are exactly alike...which is actually pretty great! Equally great: New kinds of opportunities are constantly cropping up in the dance world, along with new skills...
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Meet the Dancer Who Went From The Ailey School to Winning Hip-Hop Championships
Angyil's list of battle wins is so long, you'd be forgiven for assuming she's been a hip hopper her whole life. But back when she was a tiny dancer, Angyil actually started out with ballet classes in...
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