Tag: dancers

2018 Cover Model Search Finalist Shelby Patterson

Click here to vote for Shelby. Shelby Patterson can command a stage with a single look. That fierce presence, plus her laser-sharp focus and ball-of-fire energy, have made her a standout in both the contemporary and commercial worlds. “I’m always performing out to the audience,” Shelby says. “People say things like, ‘Oh, that’s the Shelby […]

Vote for Your Favorite in Our Cover Model Search Contest!

Congratulations to Dance Spirit‘s 2018 Cover Model Search finalists: Sydney Burtis, Shelby Patterson, and Jacalyn Tatro! One of them will win a spot on Dance Spirit‘s October 2018 cover. Learn more about the dancers on their profile pages, and then vote for your favorite below. You can vote once a day now through July 15. […]

This Dancetastic Music Video Is Our Summer Anthem

Grace VanderWaal’s soulful song “Florets” has inspired a stunning, dance-filled music video that will leave you swooning. This dance delicacy is the passion project of choreographer Kristin McQuaid, whose work has appeared on “So You Think You Can Dance” and “America’s Got Talent.” The romantic video gives us all the feels thanks to “So You […]

7 Junior Dancers to Watch on "World of Dance"

Dancing kween Jennifer Lopez is preparing us for the second season of “World of Dance” by dropping an insane World of Dance promo that has her slaying the dance floor like we’ve never seen before. If America wasn’t on the edge of their seats for the May 29th premiere they are now—wondering how the contestants […]

Watch These Sensational Sisters Slay Their Dance Routine on "Ellen"

Other than being one of the nicest and funniest people on earth, Ellen DeGeneres also happens to have a knack for spotting talented dancers. Thanks to the comedian’s dance obsession, world-class dancers like Tiler Peck, Lex Ishimoto, and Travis Wall have performed on her hit talk show “Ellen,” with dance all-star tWitch retaining a permanent […]

8 Signs It's Officially Recital Season

Probably the only time of year more stressful than Nutcracker season is May, when recitals are in full swing. The rehearsals, the costumes, the pressure—it’s a LOT. But while it can definitely be a struggle, let’s be real: It’s also one of the best parts of being a dancer. Here are 8 signs that recital […]

9 Period Mythbusting Facts Every Dancer Needs to Know

Can my tampon get lost up there after one too many rehearsals? Should I skip cross-training in the pool during Aunt Flo’s visit? Does missing a period mean I’m dangerously underweight? When it comes to menstruation, everybody has an opinion—but few have the facts. We asked the experts to debunk common myths about that time […]

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