Tag: competition

And the “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 14 Winner Is…

After hundreds of routines, millions of votes, and dozens of mispronunciations of a certain contestant’s name, last night the winner of “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 14 was finally crowned. But first, of course, there was a whole lotta fanfare and a ton of dancing down memory lane. The two-hour finale included the […]

From Competitions to Campus: How 4 Comp Stars Made the Leap

Considering a dance degree to build on your competition experiences? DS caught up with comp-circuit stars who chose higher ed to learn the advantages of transitioning from comp kid to college kid. Ability to Pick Up New Genres “Because I’d been exposed to so many different genres—hip hop, theater, contemporary, and ballet—I was able to […]

Watch the "STYCYD" All Stars Break it Down with the Cast of "STEP"

Um, how fantastic was last night’s ep of “So You Think You Can Dance”? As if the performances by this season’s fabulous Top 10 and their All Star partners weren’t enough to send us to dance heaven, we were also treated to a guest performance by the Lethal Ladies step team from the crazy-fierce documentary […]

"World of Dance" Recap: And Then There Were Three

Everyone had their game faces on last night, as the final six “World of Dance” acts competed for a coveted spot in the World Finals. To say that all of them #slayed on the dance floor would be an understatement of epic proportions. Here’s the low down on who emerged victorious— and who ended their […]

Sister, Sister: When Your Sibling Is Also a Dancer

Yes, the other dancers in your company or on your team often feel more like family than friends. But what if the girl next to you at the barre is actually your sister? These six sets of siblings gave Dance Spirit an inside look at what stage-ready sisterhood is all about. Jacalyn and Abby Tatro […]

Foolproof Pirouette Tricks from a Turning Goddess

It’s no secret that “So You Think You Can Dance” alum Carly Blaney—who’s now Sidekick program director for 24 Seven Dance Convention, and who recently performed at the Grammys—can turn for days. We needed to know just how she does it. So we caught up with the pirouette princess to find out her tricks for […]

6 Things That'll Take Your Dancing to the Next Level This Year

As dancers, we’re always trying to take our dancing up a notch, to improve our technique and artistry. Here are six crucial things that’ll make all the difference in your training this year. Check them out! 1. Schedule time off. Sounds crazy, right? But we’re serious. If you want to get stronger this year, you […]

Our Favorite Insta Posts of Nationals 2017

Nationals are in full swing all across the country, and we are LIVING for the gorgeous social media posts they’re bringing to our feed. Y’all are straight killin’ the Instagram game! Here are some of our favorite posts so far. Give them a look—you might even see some familiar faces. 😏 This Instagram slideshow makes […]