Dance Spirit cover stars come from all over the dance world—and no two cover stars are quite alike. So when we heard that Taja Riley and Lucy Vallely, both recent DS cover stars (and general icons), were collaborating on something, we got excited. And when we heard that the something wasn’t dance related? We got […]
Looking for some holiday films to enjoy while curled up on the couch (or stretching in front of the TV)? Well, look no further, because we have a list of the best holiday movie dance scenes that are guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit—the *Dance Spirit*, that is. (Sorry, couldn’t resist.) White Christmas […]
In New Orleans, LA, Dancing Grounds is more than just your average dance studio. Of course, the students dance—but they also have the opportunity to use their artistic talents to advocate for social justice issues. Founded in 2012, Dancing Grounds has hosted six Dance for Social Change festivals. They originally started as a series of […]
Congratulations to the November Cover Model Search Editors’ Choice video winner, Madison Burkhart! Catch her solo below, and make sure to enter the Cover Model Search here. Madison Burkhart, “Goodbye” Your browser does not support the video tag.
It’s officially holiday gift-giving crunch time, but don’t panic: Dance Spirit is here to recommend some fab dancewear brands—that also happen to be Black-owned small businesses. New dancewear, supporting Black-owned businesses, and #ShoppingSmall? It’s enough to get anyone in the holiday #mood. Here are six Black-owned dance and activewear brands to shop this holiday season. […]
A college education offers a massive amount of opportunity—not only to further your dance training, but also to prepare for a successful career post graduation. The experiences you have throughout college, and the connections you make in school, can have a real impact on your job prospects once you enter the professional market. So how […]
Have you ever smiled through a show even though your heart wasn’t in it, or put on your game face in class despite feeling tired or out of sorts? Dancers are performers, and performing positivity is a skill that can get you through tough moments without anyone knowing you’re upset. But that doesn’t mean it’s […]
There’s a bit of a Thanksgiving tradition here at Dance Spirit: Every November, each of us editors makes a list of the danciest things we’re grateful for from the past year—performances, shows, dancers, choreographers; anything and everything that made us grateful to be a part of the dance world for another year. And while our […]