Can you recall the moment you knew dance had to be it? For many dancers, that lightning struck during an utterly unforgettable performance—something they watched early in their training, or at a moment when they needed an encouraging boost. Dance Spirit asked seven industry leaders about the performances that made the biggest difference in their […]
Getting ready for a performance is stressful, to put it mildly. We rehearse for so long that the thought of messing up onstage is enough to give us heart palpitations. Everyone has their pre-performance rituals and superstitions—but here are five things NOT to do if you want to have your best show ever. Eat a […]
ICYMI, one of music’s biggest events happened last night: the American Music Awards (aka, a chance for the industry’s best singers to strut their stuff—usually with a squad of the fiercest dancers around). The show always brings some fabulously dancy performances, but the ones below were our top faves. Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J […]
There’s an iconic moment in Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet when Juliet sits on the edge of her bed, staring into the audience. She’s completely still—thinking long and hard about her tragic situation—while the emotion of Sergei Prokofiev’s score washes over her. If the dancer does it well, this dance-less scene can speak volumes. As […]
With all the ugly headlines these days, it’s inspiring to see people who can move past their differences—especially when they find common ground in dance. And a new video from Jubilee Media proves that dance can even transcend language barriers. The video starts out with two choreographers, Rio June and David Vergaras, being asked to […]