December 2012
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America’s Favorite Ballet Dancers
There’s no better feeling than rooting for your favorite “So You Think You Can Dance” contestants all season long … More »
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Dancing King
It was one of the most emotional moments in one of “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 9’s … More »
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Dancing Queen
“I went blank!” That was 21-year-old Eliana Girard’s reaction when Cat Deeley announced her as the “So You Think … More »
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Getting an Agent
You hear stories about now-famous actors and models being “discovered”—but does that happen to dancers, too? As Aimee Otte … More »
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The Top 12 Dance Moments of 2012
Was 2012 the danciest year ever? Newsboys on Broadway were hawking “papes” and seizing the day. Everyone was flash-mobbing, … More »
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Behind the Scenes at “So You Think You Can Dance”
When DS editor in chief Alison Feller and I traveled to L.A. for the “So You Think You Can … More »
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The Dirt with Elizabeth Sousek
As a teen, Elizabeth Sousek didn’t know high-kicking in perfect unison with dozens of long-legged beauties would be her … More »
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Hope Boykin
If you’ve seen Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater perform in the last 12 years, odds are you’ve been mesmerized … More »
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“I thought it was just something I ate.”
Laura Colón is a dancer, choreographer, runner and philanthropist. She also has Crohn’s disease. While Colón was diagnosed with … More »
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Butter Me Up
A few years ago, making a PB&J sandwich was simple. You’d go to the store for nut butter and … More »
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A Swing Story
Imagine you’re a swing in a Broadway show. You’re backstage with nine minutes until the curtain rises. You think … More »
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Get Your Pom On
Learn a combo from the University of Memphis Dance Team’s 2012 Nationals pom routine. The University of Memphis Dance Team … More »
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Future Star Award Winners 2012
Each year at Nationals, Dance Spirit partners with competitions to recognize up-and-coming dancers with great technique, stage presence and … More »
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Keone Madrid
Watching Keone Madrid on the dance floor, it’s no surprise the 24-year-old’s first love was basketball: He exudes athleticism. … More »