Tag: comp season

10 Quick Questions with Courtney Schwartz

Courtney Schwartz seems to be every comp kid’s idol. Each week, she assists Talia Favia in a different city for Radix Dance Convention, but it’s her high energy, super-cool movement, and genuine passion that truly inspires. Schwartz trained at Studio 19 in Pittsburgh, PA. After high school she attended Point Park University for one semester […]

10 Lit Trends from Nationals 2018

Comp kids, you truly are one singular sensation—and nowhere was that clearer than at Nationals 2018. In every style and in every city, you raised the bar higher than ever before. As the 2018–19 Regionals season kicks off this month, let’s take a minute to relive the most thrilling, attention-getting, and just plain amazing moments […]

Dance Competition and Convention Guide for 2018/2019

Our comprehensive list of the best dance competitions and conventions out there, with all the essential details you need to plan a fantastic season. Explore below! Competition Class Key: A = Acro B = Ballet CHE = Cheer/Pom/Etc. C = Contemporary DT = Dance Team H = Hip Hop I = Improv J = Jazz […]

How to Nail a Spoken-Word Piece in Competition

When Shannon Mather choreographed Body Love on a group of dancers from her Mather Dance Company, a video of the work was so popular that it ended up going viral, garnering over a million views on YouTube. Set to a spoken-word poem by Mary Lambert on themes of body image, unhealthy beauty standards, and self-confidence, […]