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This Dad Wearing a Tutu in His Daughter's Ballet Class Will Give You...
Have we mentioned lately how much we love dance dads ? Especially ones who show up to their daughter's ballet class sporting a tutu, like Thanh Tran. Tran accompanied his daughter, Adriana, to...
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All the Latest Proof that The Rockettes Will Forever Be #SquadGoals
One of the most beautiful things social media has brought us is the ability to feel like we're up close and personal behind-the-scenes with all our favorite dancers. And one of our favorite stars to...
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150 Costumes? 50 Pounds of Snow?? NYCB's #NutcrackerNumbers Will Kind of Blow...
We all suffer from Nutcracker fatigue sometimes. After a zillion performances, it's hard not to. But there's nothing to restore your little-kid sense of Nutcracker wonder like a look at the sheer...
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This Amputee Dancer Is About to Make His Debut in "Step Up: High Water"
When you think of a dancer, a double leg amputee may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But Eric Graise, who's one of the stars of the upcoming "Step Up: High Water" YouTube Red series , hopes...
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P!nk's AMA Performance with Bandaloop was EPIC
P!nk, known for her high-flying, acrobatic awards show sets, has literally raised the bar for pop stars everywhere. For her performance at last night's American Music Awards, P!nk decided to break out...
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Taja Riley Writes a Letter to Her Teenage Self
Taja Riley's bold, full-out presence and unique ability to mix hard-hitting hip hop with smooth, sensual choreography paved the way for her success in the commercial industry. She's danced with music...
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Here Are the Danciest Highlights of This Year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Turkey is great and all, but the best part of Thanksgiving? It's watching some truly fantastic dancing on television, courtesy the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. On Thursday, when your arms are sore...
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"DWTS" Finale Recap: And the Mirrorball Trophy Goes To...
What a week in the "Dancing with the Stars" universe, amirite? After we bid farewell to Drew Scott and Emma Slater on Monday (in a surprise to pretty much nobody, despite the duo's strong performance...
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The Dance We're Thankful for This Year
Happy Thanksgiving, dance friends! Since today is a day for reflection and gratitude (and eating...so much eating), I asked my fellow Dance Spirit editors to tell me the dance-world things they're...
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Kyle Hanagami's Adele Video Will Give You So Many Chills
If just listening to Adele's "Love in the Dark" is enough to make you ugly cry, wait until you see Kyle Hanagami's powerful choreo to the song, which reduced us to weepy, sniffly puddles. Inspired by...
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Quiz: What's Your Audition Type?
We all know audition season can be super nerve-wracking. How will you perform under pressure at that upcoming summer intensive/industry gig/college dance program tryout? Take our quiz below to find...
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How Chantel Aguirre Stays Healthy, Happy, and at Peace While on the Road With...
Chantel Aguirre is a member of Shaping Sound , a newlywed , and a former Dance Spirit cover girl . And if you happen to follow her on Instagram (which you obviously do, right? ), you know that the...
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Dear Katie: I Can't Find the Perfect Pair of Pointe Shoes!
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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Up in Arms: How Tappers Can Make Their Upper Bodies Sing
In "Sunday Candy," one of Caleb Teicher's popular "Chance Raps | Caleb Taps" videos, the Bessie Award-winning performer has as much to say with his upper body as he does with his feet. In one section,...
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Steal These Nutcracker Survival Strategies
Nutcracker season just started for many ballet companies, including New York City Ballet . For corps members like Claire Kretzschmar , that means an always demanding schedule reaches a whole new level...
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Everything Dancers Should Know About Electrolytes
Chances are, you've heard of electrolytes—but you might not know what they really are, why you need them, or how to get them. Dance Spirit asked Emily Cook Harrison, a registered dietitian at the...
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Quiz: What's Your Ballet IQ?
Think you're a true bunhead? Put your ballerina brain to the test!
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Meet Tap's Next Generation of Stars
Tap has always depended on one dancer passing her knowledge down to another. So when you watch a famous hoofer perform, you're also seeing—and hearing—her tap heritage. "In tap, through a teacher or a...
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Jacalyn Tatro Is Your November Cover Model Search Editors' Choice Winner!
Congratulations to the November Cover Model Search Editors' Choice video winner, Jacalyn Tatro! Catch her solo by clicking here , and enter the Cover Model Search here !
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This Twurkey Is the Morsel of Holiday Cheer No One Asked For
I smell a viral video most fowl. It's been a week since Thanksgiving, but if you're still not over your turkey coma, this bizarro clip will certainly wake you up. Artist and animator Joel Erkinnen...
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