Tag: dancer

I Was a Back-Row Dancer

Nicole Carol Schuman She wasn’t the star of her studio, but that didn’t keep Nicole Carol Schuman from having an amazing professional dance career: I can’t remember a time when I didn’t want to be a professional dancer. Sure, what I actually wanted to be was an astronaut-marine-model-princess-ballerina-lawyer-writer, but dance has always been a part […]

Larsen Thompson

Larsen performing her solo at Showstopper American Dance Championships (David Hofmann) You’ve probably seen the dance-centric Microsoft Surface commercial directed by Jon M. Chu—it stars a handful of our favorite dance celebs. But it’s a little schoolgirl with red pigtails who really stands out among the talented bunch: Larsen Thompson. Watching Larsen perform, it’s clear […]

Keone Madrid

Photo by Little Shao/Urban Dance Showcase Watching Keone Madrid on the dance floor, it’s no surprise the 24-year-old’s first love was basketball: He exudes athleticism. But look closer and you’ll see hints of Michael Jackson and even Gene Kelly. This juxtaposition is true of his choreography, too. He uses music ranging from hardcore hip hop […]

Halloween: Dancer Style

Double double toil and trouble…Halloween is just around the corner! Have you decided how you’re going to dress up? If not, you’re in luck! We know how you can get decked out in spooky gear and put your technique to good use. Check out this awesome Halloween-inspired dance photo shoot by photographers Caitlin Kellagher and  Renee […]

The 7 Best Moves for Your Dancer Bod

If you’re traveling and can’t make it to a dance class—or even to the hotel gym—that doesn’t mean you have to skip your workout. DS asked four fitness pros who specialize in dance for their favorite dancer-specific exercises. These moves will keep you toned all over, and none of them require any props or equipment. […]

This 2-Year-Old Will Be Famous One Day

Happy Friday! Here’s a little bit of happiness to take you into the weekend. This kid’s got it all: the rockin’ moves, the larger than life personality, the adorable outfit, the use of the stage, the (almost) perfect lip syncing, the super cool poses… and he’s two! Seriously, I’m jealous.

True Grit

Evan’s YouTube video had more than 12,500 hits at press time, but Evan didn’t have any photos of himself dancing with his new leg! His pal Kyla Heinz took these exclusively for DS. At 21 years old, Evan Ruggiero has the talent, drive and training to make it big on Broadway. The catch? He only […]