One of the best parts about being a dancer is getting to see the world. And whether you’re prepping for a Nationals competition weekend, a weeklong summer intensive or a six-month international tour, one thing is clear: Dancers pack a lot of stuff. (I mean, lbh, you’ll always need that fifth pair of pointe shoes—oh, […]
It’s that back-to-school time of year—and apparently nothing sells notebooks and pens and new fall fashions like adorable dancing kiddies. (Well, duh.) Both H&M and Kmart recently released ads featuring some seriously talented young’uns, and they are our new favorite things. H&M chose a straightforward approach, just letting a group of eight (smartly dressed) munchkins […]
Tyce Diorio leading auditions in Las Vegas during “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 4 (photo by Kelsey McNeal/FOX) Every audition experience is unique. But whether you’re hoping to land a spot in a commercial or on an NBA dance team, certain situations are bound to occur. Read on to learn what top agents […]
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work at Dance Spirit, the new Microsoft Surface Pro commercial gives you a bit of an inside glimpse. OK, no. It doesn’t. That’s not us in the commercial. But the spot—which was directed by hot shot Jon M. Chu, choreographed by Jamal Sims and Christopher Scott and […]
I love a good throwback commercial—especially of the dance variety. Lately, having dancers promote your product in the background of your ad is pretty standard. Duh, dancers make everything better. But casting dancers in commercials is nothing new, and I especially adore when a commercial features great dancers and a “not a girl, not yet […]