Right now, “inclusive” seems to be the word on every dancewear manufacturer’s lips. Aurora Tights, by contrast, has been talking about—and, more importantly, doing something about—inclusivity for several years now. Aurora was founded by two competitive figure skaters and a former competition kid (all women of color) when the trio were in a sorority together […]
What’s the best way to extend the life of your favorite leotard or piece of workout wear? Aside from fabric quality, it largely comes down to what you do on laundry day. We spoke with Erin Rollins, costume shop manager at BalletMet, for her top tips on keeping your beloved dancewear in rotation for years […]
If online shopping has become your favorite #SocialDisDance hobby this summer, you’re in luck. Just For Kix is giving away one $500 gift card and five $100 gift cards to their website to six lucky winners. Enter here by August 30th for your chance to treat yourself with a wide variety of dance shoes, practice […]
Implicit bias and racial stereotyping are rampant in the dance world . That’s a fact dancers of color have always known. But the anti-racism protests sparked by the murder of George Floyd—protests whose effects have reverberated through a myriad of industries—are bringing new attention to the problem. Though dance has been heavily influenced by Black […]
Don’t let her crazy follower count (84K!) or her Insta-ready smile fool you: Alison Stroming is not just another dance-fluencer. Yes, she posts gorgeous fashion photo-shoots and totally personable YouTube videos, but Stroming is also a serious ballerina, with the resumé to prove it. Stroming trained at the School of American Ballet and American Ballet […]
Dancer and teacher Ali (Clough) Geraets remembers a time when she couldn’t find shoes for her class of hip-hop students. She wanted a pair of combat boots that were functional on the dance floor, stylish enough for performance, and at an affordable price point so her dancers could buy them. She also needed a store […]
Purple is often associated with royalty, power and wisdom. Sound like qualities you’d like to bring to your dancing? Same. We rounded up our favorite purple looks from Just for Kix, for inside the studio or on the stage: Reflections Long Sleeve Ruched Top Courtesy Just for Kix This Reflections Long Sleeve Ruched Top is […]
When it comes to dancewear, BLOCH has long been a brand dancers trust—but you’ve probably never seen them quite like this before. For their new back-to-school campaign, debuting exclusively here on Dance Spirit, the brand teamed up with photographer Jordan Matter, known for his adventurous, playful shoots that push dancers out of their comfort zones. […]