Tag: hip hop

Five Young Choreographers Using the Internet as Their Stage

Over the past few years, social media platforms have become launching pads for a new generation of choreographers. Many of these young artists grew up in front of the camera lens, dancing in the class videos of pioneers like Matt Steffanina and Tricia Miranda. Now, these familiar faces are flexing their choreographic muscles for huge […]

Natalie "NatBat" Bebko on PlayStation, Puppies, and Perfectionism

At 17, commercial standout Natalie Bebko (“Nat Bat”) has already accomplished more in her career than most adults: She was an assistant choreographer for the 2016 BET Awards and has worked with tons of music greats, including Trey Songz, Flo-Rida, Sia, Mila J, and Big Sean. She trains with immaBEAST dance company and consistently breaks […]

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 […]

Presenting Our Annual Jazz Hand Awards for the Danciest Shows on Broadway

Welcome to the fourth annual Jazz Hand Awards—aka “the Jazzies”—where we rate the danciest new shows shining on Broadway. The Jazzie for Most Authentic Afro-Caribbean Moves Goes to… “Once on This Island” (Center, left) Alex Newell as Asaka, mother of the Earth with Hailey Kilgore as Ti Moune in “Once on This Island” (photo by […]

Take Class with "World of Dance" Host Derek Hough—In Your Living Room

Have you ever wished that the “World of Dance” team would just show up at your house and teach you everything they know? Of course you have! Who wouldn’t want to learn one-on-one from the best? Well, guess what: It’s happening. Two-time Emmy Award-winning choreographer Derek Hough is taking online dance tutorials to a whole […]

"World of Dance" Season 2 Premiere Recap: More Than Qualified

You know what we love about “World of Dance”? (Aside from the fact that it features fabulous dancers from all over the world, a million-dollar prize, and color commentary from, you know, J.Lo?) This show DOES NOT MESS AROUND. Last night’s Season 2 premiere wasted no time getting down to business, diving headfirst into the […]

This Dancetastic Music Video Is Pure #FridayFeeling

Warning: “Get Stupid” is about to be stuck in your head—again!—and you’ll love every second of it. Remember the uber-catchy song in that Samsung Galaxy S9 commercial from back in February? No big deal if you don’t, because that infectious track—Aston Merrygold’s deliciously danceable “Get Stupid”—is back, and this time there’s an incredibly dancy music […]

Só Dança is Taking Musical Theater to the Next Level

Looking for your next audition shoe? Shot at and in collaboration with Broadway Dance Center, Só Dança has launched a new collection of shoes working with some pretty famous faces of the musical theater world! Offered in two different styles and either 2.5″ or 3″ heels, top industry professionals are loving how versatile and supportive […]