An influx of sweets—pumpkin pies, cozy drinks, holiday cookies—is the norm this time of year. Winter festivities often involve larger meals with foods that might be richer than what you’re used to, and trying to navigate the seasonal sugar rush can be overwhelming. Let’s be clear: There’s always room for sweets in a dancer’s diet. Avoiding […]
Happy holidays! If you’re not performing in The Nutcracker, these few weeks off of school and normal dance classes are likely a welcome intermission in the middle of a very busy year. Dance Spirit has compiled a few suggestions for how you can maximize this breather and enter January rested and ready to go. Adjust […]
While the appropriate time to start playing holiday music may be up for debate, there is no denying that the time for planning holiday gifts is now. Channel your inner Etsy artist and give your dance family some do-it-yourself gifts this year. You’ll save some money and your teachers and friends will love the personal […]
“The disappointment hits in waves,” Calista Jones says of this year’s canceled production of The Nutcracker. A high school senior who performs with the Appalachian Ballet Company in Maryville, TN, Jones was excited to be cast in soloist roles this year: the Raggedy Ann doll in the party scene, as well as the lead Russian […]
When we first heard about Disney’s live-action film The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, we honestly weren’t sure what to expect. Would it bear any resemblance to the ballet story we know alllllllll too well? Would it be light and fun, or dark and dramatic? Most importantly, would it involve dancing? Well, the first trailer […]
There are holiday ads, and there are HOLIDAY ADS. Apple’s festive new campaign, titled “Sway,” is definitely the latter! We love everything about it, from the music (can’t go wrong with a Sam Smith serenade), to the insane dance stunts, to the “punny” tagline: “Move someone this holiday.” But the coolest part of the ad […]
For some it’s a holiday tradition, for others its an iconic spectacle, but no matter the reason, more than 1 million people will watch the Rockettes perform in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular each year. And though the production has been around since 1933, much of what goes on behind those velvety curtains and intricate […]
Lindsey Stirling may not have won “Dancing with the Stars,” but that hasn’t kept the violinist from showing off the stellar dance moves that took her all the way to the finale. In her new holiday release, “Carol of the Bells,” Stirling transforms the classic carol into a feast for the eyes. And while the […]