Ava Wagner’s dance career seems almost predestined. “My grandma was stretching my feet the minute I was born,” she says. Her family’s connection to dance spans generations: her great-grandmother, Shirley Larkin, founded Larkin Dance Studio in Minnesota, where Wagner trained until she was 18; her grandmother, Michele Larkin-Wagner, currently co-owns the studio. After excelling as […]
Hey, Dance Spirit readers, Somehow, it’s already the end of 2025! What an exciting dance year it’s been with competitions, concert tours, viral pop-culture moments, and more. If you’re curious what caught your attention over these last twelve months, our top 10 most-read articles can offer a glimpse. From breaking news to in-depth health and […]
Fans of college dance teams are eagerly anticipating the rematch in Division 1A between the University of Minnesota and Ohio State University at this year’s UDA Nationals. Last year, U of M took first in Division 1A Pom and OSU took second; and in Division 1A Jazz, OSU took first and U of M placed […]