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It’s every young dancer’s fantasy: Attend a summer intensive, dazzle the artistic staff with your flawless technique, land a company contract, and grand-jeté into the sunset. If only it were that simple, right? But while the intensive-to-company path isn’t all that well traveled, it does exist. You may need to trade the words “company contract” […]

Every year around December, Nutcracker fever descends on the entire dance community. (Symptoms include blisters, lack of sleep, and Tchaikovsky’s “March from Act I” playing in your head for days on end.) Nevertheless, the beloved holiday production holds a special place in dancers’ hearts, especially because it offers a chance to revisit favorite roles or […]

Subscribe now! Bailrok-ing the Boat “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 16 winner Bailey Muñoz is the b-boy who can do it all. At the Intersection of Dance and Identity Four dancers of color discuss the importance of diversity and representation in the dance world. From Intensive to Dream Job Six pros share how […]

Your first semester as a college dance student can be hectic. But being busy is no reason to put your mental health on hold. In fact, the times when you feel totally overwhelmed by tasks and to-do lists are actually when your mental health is most important. Luckily, most colleges have tons of on-campus resources […]

We knew that Ivo van Hove and Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker’s production of West Side Story would challenge our preconceived notions about the show. But a recent Vogue story gives us a taste of just how nontraditional the Broadway revival will be. Most notably, van Hove is cutting “I Feel Pretty” and the “Somewhere” ballet, […]

For dancers, stretching is one of those things that fall into the “second-nature” category—at some point each day, you’ll likely be found in a split, a straddle, or with your leg up on the barre. But stretching incorrectly can cause some serious problems. Dance Spirit turned to athletic trainer and acupuncturist Megan Richardson, who’s on […]

Dancing super-siblings Derek and Julianne Hough have added yet another major project to their crazy schedules: Later this year, they’ll host their very own holiday special on NBC. Naturally, it’ll include tons of excellent dancing. Delightfully, it’ll be called “Holidays with the Houghs.” According to the press release, the hourlong Donny-and-Marie–style broadcast will feature Derek […]

Apart from her insane flexibility, precise control, and ability to pirouette for days, what stands out the most about 13-year-old Rebecca Myles Stewart is her beaming smile. One thing’s for sure: This girl loves to dance. Her combination of talent and passion has earned her some notable accolades, including first runner-up for Mini Outstanding Dancer […]