July/August 2012
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The New Kings of New York
Extra! Extra! Read all about it: Newsies is the hottest new musical on Broadway! That’s right: The cult ’90s … More »
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You Say You Want a Revolution…
The wait is over: The fourth Step Up installment (in 3-D, of course) is here! Step Up Revolution takes … More »
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The Dirt with Julia Goldani Telles, Bailey Buntain, Emma Dumont and Kaitlyn Jenkins of “Bunheads”
If you’re like the DS staff, you’re already obsessed with “Bunheads,” the new ballet-centric show on ABC Family. What’s … More »
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Natalia Alonso
Complexions Contemporary Ballet’s Natalia Alonso dances with fluidity and strength, but it’s her fiery presence that makes her hypnotizing … More »
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Choreographer’s Collage: Liz Imperio
Liz Imperio’s choreography is electric. True to her Latin dance roots, her work exudes smooth sensuality and rhythmic vitality. … More »
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Hydration Help
We all know drinking water is important for dancers, especially when the temperature is sky-high and you’re soaked in … More »
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No More Knee Pain!
You spend your days jumping, leaping, bending, twisting and generally putting a ton of stress on your knees. But … More »
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5 Reasons Not to Diet Through Your Teen Years
Sarah wanted to be a professional dancer. But when she turned 14, she realized her body was changing—something all … More »
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The Motivation Equation
Usually, you can’t wait to get to the dance studio. Classes and rehearsals are the highlight of each week. … More »
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The Top Three: Introducing the 2012 Cover Model Search Finalists
Each year, the Dance Spirit editors spend hours watching the videos dancers have uploaded in the Cover Model Search … More »
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Competition Confidence
Competition dancers work hard to polish their routines. But when they’re finally backstage on the big day, even the … More »
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Turn It Around
Nothing makes an audience go wild like a fierce pirouette sequence, and great jazz performers can make countless turns … More »
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Making Your Own Luck
Some people might call me lucky: I’ve performed alongside Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, spent six seasons as a Radio … More »
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Jayci Kalb
At just 14 years old, Jayci Kalb is already living the competition dancer’s dream: She’s performed solos choreographed by … More »
