Their technique might seem effortless onstage, but even the most seasoned ballet professionals have that one step that still drives them crazy. We asked five principal dancers to open up about the skills they still find challenging, and how they’re working to finesse them. Dana Benton as Kitri in Don Quixote (Francisco Estevez, courtesy Colorado […]
Imagine living in a real-life musical, where spontaneous song-and-dance breaks happen as often in the street as they do onstage. After a series of unusual events, every dancers’ dream becomes an unexpected reality for computer coder Zoey Clarke (played by Jane Levy) in NBC’s newest series, “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist.” Although at first her new powers […]
Given the endless hours dancers spend together in classes, rehearsals, and performances, it makes sense that onstage chemistry frequently leads to romance IRL. Sometimes the resulting relationships go beyond stage magic. Serious dance power couples not only perform together, but also collaborate on choreographic projects, embark on joint national tours, and even partner up for […]
I know it might be crazy, but did you hear—that ZOMBIES 2 comes out this week? It’s been almost two years since the first ZOMBIES installment was released on Disney Channel, and we’ve had a Zed-shaped hole in our hearts ever since. Luckily, we get even more zombie-cheerleader magic this Friday, February 14. Dance Spirit […]
In our “Dear Katie” series, Miami City Ballet soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Have something you want to ask Katie? Email [email protected] for a chance to be featured! Dear Katie, I can’t figure out my “performance face”! I’m either smiling too much or not smiling enough—and everything I do feels fake. How […]
As a dancer, you get artistic feedback in small doses every day: “Don’t forget to spot,” “Turn out your leg,” “Raise your passé”—the works. But what happens when you land that first job, and it comes time to sit face-to-face with your company’s artistic leadership to discuss your bigger-picture progression? We asked three experts for […]
Historically, the Academy Awards aren’t a super-dancy event—after all, there’s still no award for best movie choreography. But this year, pop icon Janelle Monáe brought all the next-level dancing (and over-the-top theatricality) we ever could have dreamed of in her opening number. New York Magazine on Instagram: “The #Oscars tore a massive hole in the […]
Competitions offer dancers the opportunity to showcase their talents and gain valuable feedback from judges. But they can also be mentally and physically stressful, with demanding, long days of performances. How do you keep your mind and body in top condition to avoid injury or burnout? We spoke with experts about how to take care […]