Headspins are one of the ultimate b-boy and b-girl tricks, and seem to defy the laws of physics. But since dancers don’t usually find themselves balancing on top of their skulls, achieving a headspin can feel pretty unattainable. To better understand the best approaches for this advanced move, we asked Alex Welch (aka B-Girl Shorty) […]
Precision. Musicality. Charm. Swag. Kida Burns’ talents were on full display during the finale of “So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation” in September. He was his All-Star partner Fik-Shun’s equal in the two routines the pair revisited for the finale: Misha Gabriel’s bee-themed piece and Kida’s own feel-good robot number. He returned […]
Haley Fitzgerald—aka the leading lady in some of our favorite Kyle Hanagami videos and dancer in Jennifer Lopez: All I Have in Las Vegas—has the inside scoop on dance-class style, plus advice for dancers building their own look. How would you define your style? Quirky, individual and intriguing. For me, comfort is a fundamental part […]
Hip-hop phenom Kenneth San Jose has so much natural talent that his lightning-fast technique and mesmerizing musicality developed practically overnight. Though he can hold his own with dancers twice his age, he’s only been formally training for two years! Kenneth was already an accomplished singer and actor when he decided to add dance to his […]
Imagine your ideal dance party. It probably features infectious tunes, an amazing crew and plenty of space to let loose. In fact, it might be safe to say that your ideal dance party looks exactly like this new class video from Will “Willdabeast” Adams. Shot by Kenny Washington and choreographed to Bruno Mars’ “24k Magic,” […]
All I can say is, I never had this much fun at recess. H&M’s Back to School campaign is as dance-tastic as they come, and that’s including the chain’s World Recycle Day video, and Balmain x H&M collection video. Not only was this most recent campaign choreographed by hip-hop queen Tricia Miranda, but it also […]
Hip-hop phenomenon Phoenix Lil’Mini is a girl on fire, with ultra-precise animation skills and larger-than-life stage presence. So it’s no surprise her resumé lists one dream gig after another, like hitting the “So You Think You Can Dance” stage with her mentor Cyrus “Glitch” Spencer, dancing in Missy Elliott’s “WTF (Where They From)” music video […]
Confession: We’re just slightly obsessed with choreographer/dancer/director Ian Eastwood. We may or may not have spent a really long time discussing what it would be like to date him dance with him. Eastwood draws people in with his inventive style, but he keeps them coming back with solid work ethic and passion for dance. So […]