Tag: hip hop dancer

#BlackDanceHistoryIsHappeningNow: “Big Will” Simmons

In celebration of Black History Month, Dance Spirit is saluting young Black artists who don’t just represent a bright future for the dance industry—they’re already making history of their own. Fourth in our series: Will Simmons. Be sure to check dancespirit.com throughout February to meet more dancers who embody Black excellence in dance and in life. #BlackDanceHistoryIsHappeningNow No matter […]

#BlackDanceHistoryIsHappeningNow Dexter Carr

#BlackDanceHistoryIsHappeningNow: Dexter Carr

In celebration of Black History Month, Dance Spirit is saluting young Black artists who don’t just represent a bright future for the dance industry—they’re already making history of their own. Third in our series: Dexter Carr. Be sure to check dancespirit.com throughout February to meet more dancers who embody Black excellence in dance and in life. #BlackDanceHistoryIsHappeningNow You may […]

Why You Should Know Hip-Hop Headliner Aliyah Rose Maese

Whether she’s tearing it up in class or shining on the small screen in Disney Channel’s “Disney Fam Jam,” Aliyah Rose Maese is a high-octane bundle of spunk who was born to dance. No, really: Only a few years after she started training, Aliyah booked her first professional gig, Nickelodeon’s “Lip Sync Battle Shorties,” after […]

Watch David Hallberg and Mette Towley Slay in This Dancetastic Revlon Commercial

Ballet legend David Hallberg and hip-hop dancer Metter Towley may seem like an unlikely pair, especially on the dance floor—but Revlon’s new “Lash Loudly” mascara campaign proves otherwise. The ad features Hallberg and Towley as they freestyle to the song “Flava” by Princess Nokia. And surprisingly, the contrasts between these two dancers and their dance […]