Over the course of her career, Tia Ungar, a dancer, cheerleader, and cheer coach based in the United Kingdom, has dealt with chronic anxiety. When her anxiety peaks, it’s a challenge to learn and remember choreography. “When I was at my worst with my anxiety, even just being in a dance class was quite an […]
Hello, Gorgeous! Funny Girl is back on Broadway for the first time since its 1964 premiere starring Barbra Streisand. Stepping up as choreographers are a pair of female dance artists of color, both making their Broadway debuts. They may be new to the Great White Way, but the work of both Ellenore Scott and Ayodele […]
Some of your favorite musicians have had the honor of sharing the stage with Amari Marshall, whether they were dancing by her side or executing her moves while she was behind the scenes. Amari is a dance artist who’s brought her unique flavor all over the world, dancing next to Beyoncé (and Jore, her little […]
It’s safe to say that choreographer Tessandra Chavez is a living dance legend. Not only has she offered her knowledge as a teacher at countless dance studios and conventions around the world, but her work has graced the stages of nearly every dance TV show you can think of, from “So You Think You Can Dance” […]
Happy Pride Month, dancers! Some of the most influential dancers, choreographers and musicians in the dance world are members of the LGBTQ+ community. To celebrate them this June, the editors at Dance Spirit have compiled some songs from their favorite queer artists into playlists and (in true Dance Media fashion) organized them based on the […]
ICYMI, TikTok is taking over Broadway. Not literally—you shouldn’t expect to see dancers on the Great White Way doing the Renegade or the Woah anytime soon. But the app has proven to be an amazing place for musical concepts to find their footing. This first proved true with #Ratatousical, the TikTok musical inspired by the […]
If you know Sean Lew (and let’s be real—you should), you know that he pours his heart and soul into his craft. Born a star, Lew has danced alongside artists like Sia and Janet Jackson, choreographed for names like Justin Bieber and Meghan Trainor, and performed on two seasons on NBC’s “World of Dance.” At […]
Social justice has a been a prominent theme in many Black American dancemakers’ repertoires. Today, on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—and in the midst of ongoing social and political turmoil in America—this theme carries new resonance. Dr. King’s legacy has spurred the creation of many dance works, with many creators using his words to respond […]