Rapping dance duo Ayo & Teo may still want “ice on their wrists so (they) look better when (they) dance,” as their 2017 chart topping song, “Rolex,” says. But the two feature a more unusual accessory in their recent dance routine: a cotton swab. After teaming up with DoSomething.org for the Give A Spit About […]
When you ask successful commercial dancers why they started dancing, you tend to hear similar stories: Their 5-year-old selves turned on MTV and obsessed over “Thriller” and “Vogue,” and they ended up dancing for hours in the living room, mimicking the iconic choreography and falling in love. Music videos were so many dancers’ first inspirations. […]
In our “Dear Katie” series, former NYCB soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Have something you want to ask Katie? Email [email protected] for a chance to be featured! Dear Katie, I’m a hip-hop and jazz dancer, and I want to get involved in the commercial-dance world. I’ve never studied ballet, but people keep […]
Your opponent is staring you down. Your reputation is on the line. You’ve entered the ring at a break-dancing battle—and it’s time to work. But what makes a successful battler? We asked some A-list breakers for their tips on how to battle like a champion. Longka “M-Pact” Lor “In a battle, you actually have four […]
Take a good look at Skyler Semien, because she’s an up-and-coming commercial dancer who’s primed to take Hollywood by storm. A freshman at Georgia State University, the former competition kid has already appeared in her first feature film, Pitch Perfect 3, and has two more movies in the works. How did this dancer end up […]
Sofia Wylie might be best-known for playing Buffy in the hit Disney Channel show “Andi Mack,” but it’s her dancing that originally propelled her into the spotlight. Even before her breakout role, the Arizona native had an enviable resumé that ranged from dancing on tour with Justin Bieber to performing at Radio City Music Hall. […]
The coolest place she’s ever performed: I’d have to say the Super Bowl. The field was so cool, and Katy Perry was right there. And there were so many eyes—definitely the most eyes I’ve ever performed for! Something she’s constantly working on: My feet. I’m flat-footed, so I’m always hearing, ‘Point your toes!’ And I’m […]
Shut up and take my money! This summer, we shared that New York City Ballet principal Sara Mearns and dancewear outfitter Só Dança were teaming up for a capsule collection—and we promptly started saving up money to get the goods. (“Puffy coats for your calves” legwarmers? Sign. Us. Up!) We never expected to be #blessed […]