In our “Dear Katie” series, former NYCB soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Have something you want to ask Katie? Email dearkatie@dancespirit.com for a chance to be featured! Dear Katie, I just moved up a level at my studio, and I’m really intimidated by the dancers in my new class. They’re older than […]
You already know the more fruits and vegetables you eat, the better. But did you know that the same goes for their colors? Those vibrant reds, greens, oranges (and everything in between) are pretty—and packed with tons of essential nutrients, antioxidants, and vitamins that’ll take your energy (and your dancing) to the next level. Dance […]
San Francisco Ballet principal Dores André’s flair for onstage drama and powerful, picture-perfect technique have solidified her as a company standout. She joined the company in 2004 as a corps member, was promoted to soloist in 2012, and in 2015 was awarded the title of principal dancer. Born in Vigo, Spain, André started studying ballet […]
In our “Dear Katie” series, Miami City Ballet soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Have something you want to ask Katie? Email dearkatie@dancespirit.com for a chance to be featured! Dear Katie, I really want to improve my pas de deux skills, but there are no boys at my studio—or at any of the […]
If you’re one of the lucky dancers #blessed with hyperextended knees, you know that while they’re super-pretty to look at, they’re also super-prone to injury. Dance Spirit asked Sean P. Gallagher, BFA, PT, CFT, CPT, MS, and founder of Performing Arts Physical Therapy in NYC, about the most effective strengthening moves for hyperextension. Photos by […]
In our “Dear Katie” series, former NYCB soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Have something you want to ask Katie? Email dearkatie@dancespirit.com for a chance to be featured! Dear Katie, I like dance, but what I really want to do is choreograph. The problem is that I’m only 15 and I live in […]
Sofia Wylie might be best-known for playing Buffy in the hit Disney Channel show “Andi Mack,” but it’s her dancing that originally propelled her into the spotlight. Even before her breakout role, the Arizona native had an enviable resumé that ranged from dancing on tour with Justin Bieber to performing at Radio City Music Hall. […]
Houston Ballet soloist Harper Watters has over 130,000 followers on Instagram, so it’s safe to say he knows a thing or two about crafting the perfect post. Here are his pro tips. 1. Less Is More! “I rarely use filters. A little brightness and a little sharpening usually do the trick. If all else fails, […]
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