Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov at the U.S. National Amateur Dancesport Nationals in March (courtesy Karagach) When a 15-year-old Daniella Karagach was first paired up with a 22-year-old Pasha Pashkov, she had her doubts. “My coaches warned me that because I was so young and he was a top dancer in the finals already, people […]
Kellie and Derek perform their “Instant Dance” to surprise music on last night’s finale. Check out how together they are! (ABC/Adam Taylor) Kellie Pickler and Derek Hough! On last night’s “DWTS” finale, these two blonde cuties nabbed the coveted Mirrorball Trophy. And they certainly earned it at Monday night’s finals, snagging a perfect score […]
Forgive me, dance-on-television fans, for I have sinned: While I never miss an episode of “So You Think You Can Dance” or “Dance Moms” (shameful, I know, but I watch it for the kids, I swear!), I admit that I just can’t get myself hooked on “Dancing With the Stars.” I respect it, I think […]
I don’t like magic. Card tricks confuse me and I don’t like it when I can’t figure things out. And yet, I loved the most recent Macy’s Stars of Dance performance on “Dancing with the Stars,” which was filled with visual trickery and was, well, magical. My first thought during this performance was, “I want a […]
Drama queens? Nah. (photo AP/Dan Steinberg) Remember a few weeks ago, when we told you about Starz’s new ballet drama, which is going to “explore the dark underbelly of the ballet world”? Well, the network is apparently putting all its eggs in one dance-y basket, because yesterday they announced a second new show—which will portray […]
The season of sequined fringe is upon us. The season 16 cast of “Dancing with the Stars” was announced today on “Good Morning America.” Yay? Sorry. I’m sure the latest season of this weirdly fascinating cultural phenomenon will be just as entertaining as the last 15. I’m just feeling a little sad that one Chelsie […]
“You look so pretty tonight. Did you get that in jail?” —Nick Lazzarini, Voice of Reason, “All the Right Moves” Last week on “All the Right Moves,” Shaping Sound had a successful premiere show at the Saban Theater. There was a standing ovation and an after party with booze and, thankfully, no inappropriate kissing. Success! […]