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Six Tips to Help You Achieve Those New Year's Dance Resolutions
Is it just us, or is there still some major positive new year energy in the air? With 2020 being both a new year and a new decade, chances are you've set some pretty lofty 2020 goals, especially when...
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Lizzo's Choreographer on Why Plus-Size Dancers Shouldn't Be a "Speciality" Act
I started working as Lizzo's choreographer and live-show artistic director last January. She has a vision: She wants to put curvy dancers in her performances, because they are deserving. And I was so...
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The Rich Traditions of Afro-Cuban Dance
Why do you dance? Because you love it? To compete, to perform, to express yourself? In the Afro-Cuban folkloric tradition, dance is so deeply entwined with music, storytelling, and religion that...
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L.A.-Based Ballerinas, Listen Up: Lizzo Wants You
Last summer, Lizzo put out a call on Twitter asking her fans to make a ballet to her song "Truth Hurts," and dancers everywhere responded (our favorites still might be Harper Watters and Erica Lall)....
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There’s Still No Oscar for Best Choreography, So We’re Giving Out Our Own...
2019's movies featured some truly fantastic dancing, thanks to the hard work of many talented choreographers. But you won't see any of those brilliant artists recognized at the Academy Awards. And...
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8 Emotions We All Experience in Dance Class
No matter what style you're training in, dance class can be intense, to put it mildly. We take what we're doing super-seriously—which means we FEEL ALL THE FEELS in that studio. Here are eight...
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Dear Katie: Did I Start Dancing Too Late to Make It Professionally?
In our "Dear Katie" series, Miami City Ballet 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 Rising Hip-Hop Star Ayden Nguyen
When a dancer's resumé includes winning "World of Dance," appearing on both "Ellen" and "The Kids' Choice Awards," and dancing with Justin Bieber, N.E.R.D., and Lil Wayne, that dancer isn't usually 10...
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The New Jonas Brothers Music Video is a Dance-Filled Blessing
Well Dance Spirit fans, it's official—we have been blessed with the first Jonas Brother music video of 2020. And just when you thought your favorite singing trio couldn't get any better, they came...
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How to Slay TikTok Dance Trends, According to Your Favorite Creators
As TikTok becomes increasingly popular and mainstream, more and more users—from teenage comedians to celebrities like Ashley Tisdale—are hopping on the app to create videos worthy of the "For You"...
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Pain Relievers 101: Everything Dancers Need to Know
For dancers, aches and pains are just a way of life. But deciding which medication to take for what pain, and when? It can be confusing. Dance Spirit talked to two experts in the field to find out...
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One Degree, 7+ Career Options: Everything You Can Do With A Dance Degree Today
The term "dance degree" can be a little misleading—after all, it's a degree that prepares you for far more than just performing. Classes as varied as composition, pedagogy, dance science, and even...
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5 Wellness Trends Decoded for Dancers
These days, the wellness industry knows no bounds. Whether it's speeding up injury recovery or calming audition-related anxiety, trendy wellness practices promise remedies for all kinds of dancer...
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Dear Katie: Help! I Can't Fix My Bad Pirouette Habit!
In our "Dear Katie" series, Miami City Ballet 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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How Gorgeous Is Our New Site?
Hey. Hi there. Hello. We notice you, noticing us. What's that you say? We seem more…glamorous than usual? Why yes, thank you! We DID have a glow-up. Welcome to the new dancespirit.com. Our redesigned...
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A Need for Speed: Tap Pros Offer Tips to Master Faster Footwork
You're in tap class and the teacher breaks down a complex phrase. You think you understand it, but when the music comes on, the speed and intricacy of the combination seem like more than your feet can...
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These Oklahoma City University Alums Are Killing It Post-Grad
Few college dance programs can boast as many success stories as Oklahoma City University—in fact it's hard to go to a Broadway show or national tour and not see an OCU grad. Fewer still can lay claim...
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Dance Was Just Ranked the Most Physically Demanding Job in the U.S.
Dancers certainly don't need anyone to tell them how physical their profession is. But now, we have the data to prove it. Researchers at InsuranceProviders.com analyzed data from the Occupational...
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Alan Bersten Dishes on What It's Really Like to Tour with "Dancing with the...
If you've had a "Dancing with the Stars"-shaped hole in your heart since the most recent season ended, never fear: The "DWTS" live tour is here! Following each season of the show, a mix of pro dancers...
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"My First Job": Six Dance Icons on the Gigs that Helped Them Break into the...
Nowadays, you know them today for their flawless work and enviable resumés. But today's industry heavy-hitters were once newbies hoping for their big breaks. A few of our idols took a trip down memory...
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