Tag: dancer to dancer

We caught up with Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, Vanessa Hudgens, and special guest tWitch at “So You Think You Can Dance” auditions in NYC. The panel of dance pros discussed reuniting for the 15th season, what their favorite part of judging is, and their advice for “SYTYCD” hopefuls. Check out the interview and see if […]

“A dancer’s body is her instrument”—we’ve all heard the saying. But for steppers, who use their bodies to emulate rhythmic drumming, that saying is everything. Step swept the U.S. last summer with the release of the documentary STEP, which followed three members of the Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women step team. The team also […]

Brian Friedman is not only a legend in his own right—he’s also worked beside the biggest legends in the business. Growing up a Scottsdale, AZ, comp kid, Friedman was soon dancing behind Michael Jackson, Celine Dion, and Paula Abdul, and as an OG Newsie in the 1992 film. Now he calls the shots: He’s choreographed […]

Veteran Brooklynettes dancer Asha Singh knows what it takes to get a crowd pumped: This NBA season marks her fifth year on the squad. And as team captain, she’s also well-versed in the art of keeping a team looking picture-perfect. An Overland Park, KS, native, she trained in ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, and tap […]

Principal Lloyd Knight has become a true standout in the Martha Graham Dance Company thanks to his compelling presence and dynamic technique. Knight, who performs leading roles in iconic pieces like Appalachian Spring and Embattled Garden, was born in England and raised in Miami, where he trained at the Miami Conservatory and later graduated from […]

For 16-year-old Amanda*, dance is everything: her passion, her escape from the daily grind, and her career goal. Her parents see things differently. “I have siblings who are active in sports,” Amanda says, “and my parents would rather I play soccer or basketball. They don’t see dance as something I can earn a stable living […]

From dancing in music videos (including Katy Perry’s “Swish Swish”) to performing on reality TV shows (including “Dancing with the Stars” and “The Voice”), 17-year-old Amanda LaCount is already conquering the commercial dance scene. If you’ve ever seen her dance, you understand why: She’s a hard-hitting phenom with major stage presence. But in an industry […]

Winning New York City Dance Alliance’s National Outstanding Dancer title is a dream come true for any dancer. But winning twice before turning 13? That’s just how Madison Brown rolls. With buoyant leaps, jaw-dropping balances, and effortless extensions, the reigning National Junior Female Outstanding Dancer (and 2015 winner in the Mini division) is turning heads […]