The world isn’t always a welcoming place for LGBTQIA+ people. But for those figuring out their sexuality, dance can provide welcome opportunities for expression. We talked to five star dancers about their experiences coming out and growing up, and how dance helped them live their full truth. Kyle Abraham, Artistic Director of A.I.M Kyle Abraham […]
Going from your local studio to the big leagues of the the dance industry can be daunting. That’s why many dancers chose to work with a talent agent, an expert who’s dedicated his or her career to helping clients navigate the world of show biz. Agents assist with everything from finding auditions to submitting resumés […]
Yes, they’re quite possibly the cutest dance duo since, well, ever. But put Paige Glenn and Artyon Celestine onstage, and it’s immediately clear they mean business. That was apparent to millions across the country last summer, when Artyon and Paige’s unbelievable extensions, fearless turning, and infectious energy propelled them to the quarterfinals of “America’s Got […]
Partnering is hard enough as it is: You’re trying to untangle technical snafus and synchronize your movements with those of another dancer, not to mention building the delicate trust required to catch and be caught, lift and be lifted. Throw a hostile or uncooperative partner into the mix, and you might wish you could take […]
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 grip my quads, and I don’t know how to stop. I’m totally overdeveloping my quad muscles. How can I retrain myself so […]
You know that pirouette dream, when your placement is so perfect you can keep turning forever? That dream is the reality for highly technical tappers, who benefit from the decreased friction of their shoes. Get the placement right and, with a strong spot, they can pirouette for days. But turning in tap shoes isn’t all […]
Every dancer has learned—probably the hard way—that healthy feet are the foundation of a productive and happy day in the studio. As dancers, our most important asset has to carry the weight (literally) of everything we do. So it’s not surprising that most professional dancers have foot care down to an art. Three dancers shared […]
Congratulations to the March Cover Model Search Editors’ Choice video winner, Brian Hooper! Catch his solo by clicking here, and enter the Cover Model Search here!
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