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 […]
If you’re looking to explore a new aspect of your artistry, a choreography-focused intensive is a perfect opportunity to deepen your skill set as a dancemaker. Whether you’ve only dabbled in composition or you’re already working toward a choreographic career, the growing number of programs available means there’s an option suited for you. Dance Spirit […]
We at Dance Spirit are *huge* fans of awards shows—particularly, awards shows that highlight dance. So naturally, we’re extra-huge fans of the World Choreography Awards, which have recognized and celebrated all the fabulous choreography happening in movies, TV shows, commercials, and on stages for a full decade. For the WCA 10th anniversary, the winners of […]
You may have caught a glimpse of the mesmerizing movement on your Explore page, or you might’ve peeped the repost with over 1M views right on Chloe x Halle’s Instagram page. But if you haven’t watched it yet, you need to. The viral “bbygrl” video, highlighting 20 Black dancers of all shapes, complexions, and sizes […]
While most of us are probably excited for autumn as proof that this turned-in-sickled-foot-esque year will soon be over with, there are still a few things to look forward to in 2020—including National Dance Day! Yes, the annual celebration hosted by American Dance Movement is still on, and the official routine is now available for […]
Choreographers rarely get the recognition they deserve. The Tony Awards, for example, presents the award for Best Choreography during the Creative Arts Awards portion of the show, which usually isn’t televised. In the final credits of the 2016 film La La Land, choreographer Mandy Moore was only recognized after 15 other members of the creative […]