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4 Champion Dance Teams' Funniest Performance Snafus
Performing for any audience is jitter-inducing enough. But how about an audience of 100,000 rowdy game-day spectators? Dance teamers face unique pressures in their highly unpredictable performance...
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Why Danceline Is Much More Than the Halftime Show
At historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), halftime is game time. Students and fans flock to the stadium to witness the soulful stylings of the showtime band and the fierce dancers who...
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Prince Harry Took Pre-Ballet; Couldn't Quite Keep Up
It's a great week to be following the Duke and Duchess of Sussex (aka Prince Harry and Meghan Markle). First, on Tuesday there was the surprise launch of @sussexroyal, the couple's very own official...
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Jared Grimes Writes a Letter to His Teenage Self
Hoofer Jared Grimes' expert musicality and dazzling sounds have made him a true tap icon. Born in Jamaica, Queens, NY, Grimes started taking tap lessons at age 3 from his mother. After moving to North...
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8 Superpowers Every Dancer Has
Dancers are more than just talented: They might actually be superheroes. Don't believe us? Here are eight superpowers every dancer has.Super SpeedHave you seen our petit allégro? Plus, we've got the...
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Kyle Hanagami Helped BLACKPINK Break a YouTube Record
Oh hi there, dance friends. Did you have a good weekend? Because the ladies of K-pop supergroup BLACKPINK sure did: Their music video for "Kill This Love" broke Ariana Grande's record for the most...
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"World of Dance" Week 7 Recap: I'll Duel You One Better
The stakes are never not high on a show like "World of Dance," but last night's episode—the very last of the Duels eps for this season—felt especially fraught. Why? The theme running through most of...
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Dear Katie: How Do I Stop Overusing My Hip Flexors?
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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A Whole Bunch of Your Favorites Are in This Dancetastic MV
You know the classic smiling "comedy" and frowning "tragedy" masks? What would happen if those came to life as fabulous teenage dancers? That's the question posed by choreographer Kayla Kalbfleisch...
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How Dancers Can Prevent (and Treat) Acne Scars
It's the day before your big recital and you've won the battle against your breakout—only to be left with the parting gift of unsightly dark marks in its place. While acne scarring can be challenging...
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We Are LIVING for the “Hamilton” Casts’ Epic Fosse Dance Battle
Well, ladies and gents, it's finally happening: The long-awaited show "Fosse/Verdon" premiered on FX last night, in all its jazz-handed, pigeon-toed glory! If you're a dancer with a pulse, you know...
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How Ariana DeBose Became Her Generation's Greatest Triple Threat
It's been a crazy few years for dancer, singer, and actress Ariana DeBose. After performing in Hamilton's original cast (where she earned viral fame as The Bullet), she scored a Tony nomination for...
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The BYU Cougarettes Just Casually Snagged Two More National Titles
In news that will shock absolutely no one, the BYU Cougarettes (aka our April cover stars) are National Champions once more! The powerhouse dance team clinched the top titles in both D1A hip hop and...
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I Chose College Instead of Jumping into a Dance Career. Here's Why.
Where do I go next? It's a simple question so many dancers face as they approach high school graduation. Yet it's also a decision that takes a whole lot of time, introspection, and fortitude to make....
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5 Male Dancers on the Unique Obstacles Faced by Boys Who Dance
At first glance, being a male dancer comes with serious perks. After all, since fewer boys than girls study dance, men are often in demand when it comes time for casting, and male students are also...
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We Salute These Military-Inspired Dance Team Costumes
The bugle boy won't be the only one boogy-woogying in these dance-team costumes, all inspired by looks associated with the armed forces.Photography by Erin BaianoHair by Erica WhelanMakeup by Angela...
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Dear Katie: Help! I Can't Afford Dance Lessons
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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"World of Dance" Week 8 Recap: The Cuts Commence
Last night, while the rest of the population was watching "Game of Thrones," we (and all of you) were wrapped up in the drama that was first round of "World of Dance" cuts. I'm gonna go out on a limb...
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Inside the History and Techniques of Folklórico
Picture a group of dancers with brightly colored skirts, embroidered jackets and hats, and fleet feet that tap out a syncopated beat as lively music plays. The women fan out their skirts, rippling...
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The "West Side Story" Film Ensemble Includes Maddie Ziegler and Two “SYTYCD”...
This is huge news, so we'll get straight to it: We now (finally!) know who'll be appearing onscreen alongside Ariana DeBose and the other previously announced leads in Steven Spielberg's remake of...
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