While some dancers are slowly beginning to return to the studio, large-scale dance events and performances are still off the table for the foreseeable future. Luckily, a number of summer dance festivals opted to go virtual. Here are ten that made the transition, allowing you to access their innovative offerings—from classes and performances to seminars […]
Since founding her company, NYC-based Dorrance Dance, in 2011, Michelle Dorrance has won one major award after another, starting with a Bessie and culminating in 2015’s MacArthur Fellowship. Like most tappers, she’s quick to cite the legends and masters who came before her. But Dorrance’s belief in the power of tap has helped her carve […]
There are all kinds of fabulous dance photographers out there. But nobody understands how to capture the essence of dance quite like those who’ve been in it. In fact, many of the photographers Dance Spirit uses on a regular basis are current or former dancers, including American Ballet Theatre alums Erin Baiano and Matthew Murphy. […]
In the last few months, you’ve probably taken a lot of tests—the SATs, AP exams—and you’re likely knee-deep in finals prep. But today’s a holiday! So whaddya say you take a break from all that studying and…go take another test?! I promise you’ll like this one. Yin Yue on the Inside/Out stage at Jacob’s Pillow […]
Wendy Whelan photographed by Nisian Hughes It’s time for another round of How Awesome Is Wendy Whelan? Let Us Count the Ways! The New York City Ballet principal has always been a thoughtful dancer, interested in exploring new ways to expand her artistry. Recently she’s been working on projects that even take her outside the […]
As a serious dancer, it’s easy to let your favorite genre become your identity, whether you’re a contemporary queen, tapper, comp kid or ballerina. Yet it’s no coincidence that shows like “So You Think You Can Dance” reward well-rounded dancers; after all, breaking out of the mold often enables you to reach your full potential. […]
Jacob’s Pillow Awards Excellence I-Fen Lin dreamed of dancing at Jacob’s Pillow from the moment she first learned of the dance mecca, seven years ago in a Western Dance History class at Taipei National University of the Arts. Little did the Taiwan native know that her fantasy would one day be fulfilled: The School at […]