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Do Dance Students Need Their Own Websites?
Colorado Ballet Studio Company dancer Robbie Downey has had her website, robbiedowney.com, for 10 years—nearly half her life. It's changed through the years, but in that time, she's relied on it to...
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ABT Soloist Skylar Brandt’s Whirlwind Experience on Russia’s Best-Loved...
When American Ballet Theatre soloist Skylar Brandt's phone lit up with a message from Julian MacKay last summer, she never could have imagined the journey it would set her on. Brandt barely knew the...
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Chloe Misseldine Is Living the ABT Studio Company Dream
Chloe Misseldine has every reason to be nervous as she and her partner run through the challenging wedding pas de deux from Don Quixote. Their performance is just days away and the two American Ballet...
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The 8 Dancers You See at Every Audition
No matter what you're auditioning for—whether it be a company or Broadway show—you're bound to run into a few of the same types of people over and over. Here are eight dancers you're pretty much...
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5 Pros on Their Most Disastrous Audition #Fails
With every audition comes its fair share of nerves. The stakes are high, and dancers strive for perfection. But even pros with super-successful careers make mistakes. These five dancers tell us all...
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Why You Should Know Rising Star Kiarra Waidelich
When we asked what her proudest accomplishment so far is, Kiarra Waidelich paused for a moment. That's because she has so many to choose from: In the past two years, Kiarra's earned Mini and Junior...
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Which Joffrey Ballet School Summer Program You Should Attend, Based On Your...
It's never too early to start thinking about your dream job. And summer intensives are an essential step down the road to achieving your dance dreams—whether you want to perform in music videos,...
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All the Dance Highlights of the 2019 Grammy Awards
Yes, yes, it's a music awards show, but for us, it's *always* all about the dancing. And last night, the Grammy performers—especially the ladies—gave us everything our little dancer hearts desired....
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Watch the U.S. TV Debut of BLACKPINK, Our Latest K-Pop Obsession
Need more evidence that K-pop is taking over the universe, one infectiously catchy song and impeccably choreographed dance routine at a time? Look no further than BLACKPINK's fabulous appearance on...
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This Physical Therapist Helps Ballerinas Heal
When Adrienne Gregorek was 14, she injured her hamstring and was sent to physical therapy. "I was super frustrated," she remembers. "I went to a clinic where there were mostly older people being...
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Broadway's New "Kiss Me, Kate" Is Too Darn Hot
The classic Cole Porter musical Kiss Me, Kate dazzled audiences when it first opened on The Great White Way in 1948. It went on to win the very first Tony Award for Best Musical, and it's seen London...
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There's a New Pointe Shoe Designed Specifically for Men
As ballet's gender roles grow increasingly blurred, more men than ever are reaching new heights: the tips of their toes. It's no longer just Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo and the few...
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Hey, Dancers! Here's How to Be Your Own Valentine
If you haven't followed through on your New Year's resolution to practice more self-care, then Valentine's Day is the perfect time to start. Below, we rounded up the best ways to pamper, indulge, and...
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This Kinjaz "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" Video Will Slay You
Oh, baby I'm a wreck (wreck) after watching Kinjaz's new music video. Set to Post Malone's "Sunflower," the lead single from the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse soundtrack, the vid features the...
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4 Directors on What to Wear to Get the Job
4 hiring powers-that-be told DS their "do's" for dressing to audition.BALLETTerrence Orr, artistic director of Pittsburgh Ballet TheatreHis Top Tip: "The pointe shoe itself is so important. I can...
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7 Audition #Fails Every Dancer Has Experienced
Let's be real: Auditions can be rough. No matter how prepared you are, a lot of variables go into every audition—which means even the best of us mess up sometimes! Here are 7 audition fails every...
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Everything Dancers Need to Know About Cupping
Ever since starting her professional career, Broadway dancer Amber Ardolino has cupped. Using the holistic wellness practice to improve performance and take care of her body, Ardolino cupped before it...
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Dear Katie: How Can I Cure My Achilles Tendinitis?
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...
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Why You Should Know Ballet Standout Destiny Wimpye
At the tender age of 9, Destiny Wimpye moved cross-country with her mom so she could train at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy. The leap of faith paid off: Destiny's spent summers training at the School...
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How to Master Pirouettes from Fifth
Even for natural turners, pirouettes from fifth can be a challenge. You need to take off from a small crossed position and stay straight over your supporting leg, from start to finish. "It's the...
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