Chloe Lukasiak Shines in This Inspiring Video
Looking for an extra dose of inspiration this weekend? Chloe Lukasiak can help! In this video for Seventeen Magazine, Chloe's absolutely radiant as she dances through the streets of NYC, opening up...
View ArticleJust When I Thought I Was Over My "Hamilton" Obsession...
...This clip, "'Hamilton' Choreographer Breaks Down His Moves," popped up on my YouTube recommended list. I mean, I could watch Hamilton 's dance wizard Andy Blankenbuehler talk about anything. Have...
View ArticleNike's New Voguing Ad Has a Powerful Pride Month Message
You should know Leiomy Maldonado's name, because she's shaped the way you dance. Called the "Wonder Woman of vogue," the trailblazing artist was the first transgender woman to appear on "America's...
View ArticleHow Broadway Dancers Stay On Top of Their Busy Schedules
Performing on a Broadway stage might seem glamorous, but it comes with one of the most grueling schedules a dancer can face. Maintaining your stamina and energy, warding off injury and keeping the...
View Article"So You Think You Can Dance" Recap: Vanessa Sees Ducks!
This week, we're in the Big Apple: home of Broadway, New York City Ballet, and Dance Spiri t HQ! They say if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere. So who made it to The Academy this week?...
View Article"World of Dance" Recap: It's a Duel, Duel Summer
Oh man. This is getting ROUGH. Last night marked the second round of head-to-head duels on "World of Dance." Once again , we were feeling real pity for the judges—and it takes a lot for us to pity J....
View Article5 Beautiful Ballet Trailers You Need to Watch Now
We've said it before and we'll say it again: dance and film are made for each other. In the past couple of years, ballet companies have used the medium to promote new work, creating "trailers" that...
View ArticleWhat to Wear at Nationals This Year
Attention, ladies and gentlemen: We've officially hit Nationals season! And that means it's time to dig through those closets to find the perfect clothes to get you noticed during convention classes....
View ArticleDance Spirit's Ultimate NYC Itinerary
The Big Apple is dancer heaven, with more to do and see than anyone could possibly exhaust. Want to make the most of your visit? Take the personality quiz below to get an itinerary tailor-made for...
View Article"Step Up" Is Becoming a YouTube Red Series with an Amazing Cast
Bless Channing and Jenna Dewan Tatum for understanding that our Step Up love burns with a flame that will never die. It's just been announced that the magical twosome are executive producing "Step Up:...
View ArticlePaloma Garcia-Lee Writes a Letter to Her Teenage Self
Broadway baby Paloma Garcia-Lee has been all over the Great White Way: She's performed in The Phantom of the Opera , Nice Work If You Can Get It and On the Town , and was the dance captain in Natasha,...
View Article"Step Up" Is Becoming a YouTube Red Series with an Amazing Cast
Bless Channing and Jenna Dewan Tatum for understanding that our Step Up love burns with a flame that will never die. It's just been announced that the magical twosome are executive producing "Step Up:...
View ArticleWatch This Mind-Blowingly Beautiful New Emma Portner Video
At this point, it's safe to say Emma Portner's imagination knows no bounds. The November 2016 cover star is constantly creating (I'm talking a new, stunning choreo clip on Instagram a day), and her...
View ArticleThere's a New "High Strung" Movie in the Works, and You’ve Got to See the...
It's been a major week for dance movie sequels. First we got wind of the upcoming YouTube series inspired by Step Up —and now comes the news that there's going to be a second High Strung movie, with a...
View ArticleThe Best Dance Movies Currently On Netflix
Netflix's dance movie game is seriously on point(e) right now! We've compiled a list of the best films to help you narrow down your options for your next dance movie night. Check it out! A Ballerina's...
View ArticleDear Katie: My Hip Flexors are Constantly Sore
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!...
View ArticleMaking The Most Incredible Thing: New York City Ballet corps member Gretchen...
New York City Ballet soloist and resident choreographer Justin Peck is never not busy: This year alone, he's created works for San Francisco Ballet, Miami City Ballet and NYCB. But Peck's latest...
View ArticleThis Photographer Captured the Ballroom World's Tiniest Talents
Ah, the world of competitive ballroom dance—there's nothing quite like it. The sparkles, fringe, and super-fierce dancing makes for an all-around amazing experience, and photographer Kurtiss Lloyd...
View ArticleHere's What Happens Backstage Before an American Ballet Theatre Performance
As dancers, we know how crazy things can get backstage before a show. But backstage before a show by the world-class American Ballet Theatre at the 3,800-seat Metropolitan Opera House? That's a...
View ArticleBrooke Cox Is Your June Cover Model Search Editors' Choice Winner
Congratulations to our June 2017 Cover Model Search Editors' Choice video winner, Brooke Cox! Here she is performing her solo, Creep . Enter the Cover Model Search at dancemedia.com .
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