Everyone loves a good viral video, especially when there’s dancing involved. And though many viral videos are contrived and created for the soul purpose of instafame, the story behind the latest video catching the eyes of millions—including Rihanna, super model Naomi Campbell, and Diddy—is even more unique because it features children who don’t even know […]
From dancing in music videos (including Katy Perry’s “Swish Swish”) to performing on reality TV shows (including “Dancing with the Stars” and “The Voice”), 17-year-old Amanda LaCount is already conquering the commercial dance scene. If you’ve ever seen her dance, you understand why: She’s a hard-hitting phenom with major stage presence. But in an industry […]
Winning New York City Dance Alliance’s National Outstanding Dancer title is a dream come true for any dancer. But winning twice before turning 13? That’s just how Madison Brown rolls. With buoyant leaps, jaw-dropping balances, and effortless extensions, the reigning National Junior Female Outstanding Dancer (and 2015 winner in the Mini division) is turning heads […]
Oh hey, nothing to see here, just a robot that can shake its mechanical booty in time to some of our fave dance songs. We are 😵. Created by ETH Zurich, a university in Switzerland, the robot, which goes by ANYmal, is programmed to analyze the speed and nuances of different music and then dance […]
Let’s be real—as much as we love dance, there are days where the pain and discouragement that come from perfecting our craft can make us question why we do what we do. Well, five principal dancers of the Czech National Ballet got on our level and revealed that pain and pressure are as much a […]
The beloved classic My Fair Lady heads to Lincoln Center Theater this month with new choreography by Newsies icon Christopher Gattelli. My Fair Lady follows the story of working-class girl Eliza Doolittle, whom professor Henry Higgins is determined to transform into a real society lady. The show premiered on Broadway in 1956, starring Julie Andrews. […]
Nine-year-old Kamri Peterson trains in nearly every single dance style at Center Stage Performing Arts in her hometown of Orem, UT, and she’s frequently seen competing at The Dance Awards and 24Seven. Over a year ago, she decided to give ballroom a try—and the dance world has taken notice. Kamri and her partner, Marcelo Fitzgerald, […]
Boston Ballet second soloist Addie Tapp immediately stands out onstage thanks to her impressively long lines, precise technique, and mature presence. A Glenwood Springs, CO, native, Tapp started dancing at age 6 at the Glenwood Dance Academy. At 14, she attended The School of American Ballet summer course, and afterwards was accepted into the year-round […]