Tag: dancing with the stars

"Dancing with the Stars" Week 1 Recap: Baskin and Better Than Ever

And just like that, we’re back in the ballroom for another season of “Dancing with the Stars.” While last night’s episode didn’t feel totally normal—with social-distancing measures in place, no “DWTS” troupe, and a glaring lack of a live audience—there’s something comforting about the fact that even amidst a global pandemic, “Dancing with the Stars” […]

"Dancing with the Stars" Returns to the Ballroom This Fall for Season 29

With “So You Think You Can Dance” canceled, and “World of Dance” over and done, we were pretty sure we’d be missing dance from our televisions screens for a minute. But it seems the dance gods have heard and answered our collective prayers, because “Dancing with the Stars” is officially returning for Season 29 on […]

Ballroom Star Hayley Erbert Writes a Letter to Her Teenage Self

Hayley Erbert’s star quality has dazzled television and stage audiences alike. Erbert competed on Season 10 of “So You Think You Can Dance,” landing a spot in the Top 6 before she even turned 20. After dancing alongside Julianne and Derek Hough on two of their tours, she entered the “Dancing with the Stars” universe, […]

An Inside Look at Talia Favia's Choreographic Process

Talia Favia has had the kind of career contemporary choreographers dream of: She has worked on several competitions and conventions. She choreographs videos that regularly garner hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube. She creates standout contemporary pieces for “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Dancing with the Stars.” She has her own LA-based […]

How Choreographer Will Loftis Finds Inspiration

As a choreographer, Will Loftis has touched almost every part of the dance industry. He’s worked on television, from “So You Think You Can Dance” to “The World’s Best” to “The Voice,” and he served as the supervising choreographer for the “Dancing with the Stars” 2020 tour. He’s a regular on the convention circuit, teaching […]

The Dance Power Couples of 2020

Given the endless hours dancers spend together in classes, rehearsals, and performances, it makes sense that onstage chemistry frequently leads to romance IRL. Sometimes the resulting relationships go beyond stage magic. Serious dance power couples not only perform together, but also collaborate on choreographic projects, embark on joint national tours, and even partner up for […]