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Congrats to Our 2019 Cover Model Search Semifinalists!
Each month in 2018, we chose one 2019 Cover Model Search semifinalist from the pool of very talented entrants. Last week, we selected our December winner—which means we now have all 12 of our 2019...
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Summer Intensive Alternatives
As the name suggests, summer intensives are, well, intense, encouraging you to eat, sleep, and breathe dance for a significant chunk of the summer. But they're not for every dancer—or every summer....
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Watch Nardia Boodoo Slay in the New Tory Sport Campaign
Washington Ballet's Nardia Boodoo is turning heads these days, and not just at the barre. The brilliant ballerina shines in Tory Sport's latest commercial and we can't help but feel a little bit of...
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NYCB's "Sleeping Beauty" Promo Video Is Absolutely Hilarious
Every once in a while, the stars align, things fall precisely into place, and the perfect marketing campaign is born. Such is the case with New York City Ballet's new trailer for their upcoming run of...
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Meet Round Two of This Year's Future Star Award Winners
The second round of 2018 Future Star winners showcases dancers with singular talent and ability. We're thrilled to celebrate their success!Avery Neiswender Photo by Woods Photography, courtesy Molly...
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How To Tune Up Your Spotting
Think back to your newbie dancer days. Can you remember your introduction to spotting? It might've involved staring hard at your own reflection in the mirror as you wrestled with your first pirouette....
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10 of the Most Hilarious Dance Memes
Everyone loves a good meme, and dancers are no exception. Here are 10 of the best dance memes on the internet.#ThoseNutcrackerFeels @balletmoods on Instagram: “I can’t anymore but I have toooo!...
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5 Ways to Celebrate Alexander Hamilton's Birthday
Today, January 11, is #AlexanderHamiltonDay: A very happy 264th birthday to Alexander Hamilton! Thanks to this most unlikely of Founding Fathers—a brilliant and ballsy orphaned immigrant who...
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Watch This Dancer with Down Syndrome Perform a Routine That'll Bring Tears to...
There are dance routines, and then there are dance routines. Andrew, a 21-year-old dancer with Down Syndrome, performed the latter on the new British reality dance show "The Greatest Dancer." He...
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Donté Colley Is the Dance Insta-Phenom 2019 Already Needs
Y'all, it's time to call a spade a spade: The first month of any New Year kind of sucks. It's way too cold, you're probs failing at one or two of those ambitious resolutions, and spring (with its...
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What It's Like to Dance at the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is America's most-watched television event. Last year, when the incomparable Justin Timberlake took center field for the halftime show, more than 106 million viewers were watching his...
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And the Cast of the New "West Side Story" Movie Is...
Something's coming, I don't know whenBut it's soon...maybe tonight?Those iconic lyrics have basically been our #mood ever since we first heard a remake of the West Side Story film, directed by Steven...
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"SYTYCD" Is Back for Season 16! Here's How You Can Audition
More fabulous TWall routines. More passengers on the Hot Tamale Train. MORE CAT DEELEY BEING DELIGHTFUL.That's right, y'all: "So You Think You Can Dance" was just renewed for a 16th (!) season, to air...
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Former "DWTS" Pro Chelsie Hightower Reveals How Her Anxiety Affected Her...
From competing on "So You Think You Can Dance" to performing on "Dancing with the Stars" for seven seasons and earning an Emmy nomination for her performances on the latter, Chelsie Hightower has...
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Intern at Dance Spirit This Summer!
Are you a college student curious about what goes on behind the scenes at your favorite magazine? You're in luck—because Dance Spirit is searching for an editorial intern for summer 2019!We'll be...
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These Videos Show Polynesian Dance as You've Never Seen It Before
Forget everything you thought you knew about Polynesian dance. French filmmaker Nyko PK16, who's based in Tahiti, has created a video series that showcases the beauty of the under-appreciated form in...
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Competition Star Lucy Vallely Is in a League of Her Own
It started with an Instagram and a leap of faith. Lucy Vallely was only 15 when she created a post voicing her desire to choreograph solos for the 2018 competition season. "I wasn't really sure what...
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Inspiring Quotes from Your Favorite Dancers For When You're Stuck In A Rut
What inspires you most as a dancer? What keeps you going on the days when the motivation just isn't there, and makes you feel like all the hard work, rejection and sacrifice is worth it for the...
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Lucy Vallely Gives Her Top Tips on How to Avoid Burnout
With over one thousand Instagram posts showcasing her latest improv practice or snippet of competition choreo, it's safe to say Lucy Vallely is never not creating. But how does she avoid burnout?...
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6 Reasons Joffrey Ballet School Intensives Are the Ultimate College Prep...
Summer is a great time to make new friends, broaden your horizons and get tons of dancing in at a summer intensive. As you get closer to college-age, it can also be a great time to get valuable...
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