Competition dance trends become popular for a reason, but even the most exciting fads eventually run their course. Four competition judges discuss the dance trends they believe it’s time to leave behind, and offer suggestions on how to refocus routines on clarity, safety, and individual artistry. Nonstop Gymnastics While a well-executed tumbling or gymnastic element […]
For the first time since the coronavirus hit the U.S., competitions and conventions are meeting in-person once again (brimming with safety precautions, of course), and dancers couldn’t be more thrilled. We asked five standout comp kids about their recent experiences attending competitions around the country—and how they’re taking advantage of these long-lost opportunities. Hailey Bills […]
Congratulations to the January Cover Model Search Editors’ Choice video winner, Mya Gomez! Watch her solo below, and be sure to enter the Cover Model Search here. Mya Gomez, “Ms. Brown To You” Your browser does not support the video tag.
It’s hard not to gush about choreographer Lauren Adams. The always-smiling 24 Seven faculty member has a heart of gold, and the moves to match: She’s a contemporary queen who can also hold her own in the ballroom and at the ballet barre. Add the fact that she’s a total knockout, and it’s safe to […]
Can we talk about how wonderful the tWitch—Ellen DeGeneres bestfriendship is? They’ve hearted each other for ages. (Remember their epic duet, with Ellen doing a verrry impressive Alex Wong impression, during the “SYT” Season 7 finale? Yeah, that was SEVEN YEARS AGO). tWitch has even served as a featured DJ on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” […]