January 2012
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All Eyes On Chantel
“The first time I saw Chantel Aguirre dance was in a video,” recalls choreographer Travis Wall. “My first thought … More »
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Double Take
With technology, pretty much anything is possible onscreen these days—but no visual effects can compare to the feeling of … More »
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New Year, New Goals
January 1 is the perfect time to hit the “refresh” button on your dance training and shake off whatever … More »
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The Dirt with Melody Lacayanga
Melody Lacayanga is tiny and powerful, and she’s taking the commercial dance world by storm. The feisty, California-born dancer … More »
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Lauren Grant
She may be small, but Mark Morris Dance Group’s Lauren Grant has a stage presence that’s larger than life. … More »
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Inside the Life of a Successful Comp Kid
At 16, Katie Wolfe’s life revolves around competitions and conventions. When she isn’t competing in her hometown of Las … More »
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Caroline’s Corner
Dance Spirit has teamed up with health and nutrition expert Caroline Lewis-Jones to bring you advice about how to … More »
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The Ins and Outs of Sickling and Winging
We’ve all seen that photo: an otherwise lovely dancer, posed in first arabesque, with a glaring blemish at the … More »
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Smooth Operator: Master Floats, Glides and Slides
Want to add to your bag of hip-hop tricks? Try learning floats, glides and slides. When mastered, these fluid … More »
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Sarah Pippin
At last summer’s Dance Awards finale in NYC, superstars including Travis Wall, Nick Lazzarini, Bobby Newberry and Mandy Moore … More »