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Last spring, Fox Television Network president Michael Thorn announced that the network had no plans to renew “So You Think You Can Dance.” The reality competition show, which debuted on July 20, 2005, had not aired since 2024, its 18th season. When the news broke, it rocked fans everywhere, including hundreds of dancers and choreographers […]

At age 12, Jakob Karr stood mesmerized in his first jazz dance class as the teacher demonstrated the mechanics of a ball change and kick. He tentatively mimicked the footing before letting his long, gangly leg fly above his head. “Oh! I have to do that again,” he said, smiling, feeling a freedom that matched […]

Jakob Karr (by Joe Toreno) Our July/August issue is here! We’re so excited to present our NYC Issue featuring musical-theater newbies Jakob Karr and Kamille Upshaw. We met up with them in Tempe, AZ, on the route of the Flashdance: The Musical tour, where they posed for photographer Joe Toreno, rocking huge smiles despite the 100 […]

Forget the sugary hearts and boxes of chocolate—what’s Valentine’s Day without a little eye candy? In lieu of long-stemmed roses, here’s our gift to you: seven of our favorite male dancers, who are equal parts gorgeous and gifted, sounding off about everything from their favorite roles to their first kisses. Haze Kware (via instagram) Hi, […]

When I find out there is a video on the internet featuring Jakob Karr that I somehow haven’t seen, my day is immediately halted. Must. Watch. Jakob. Choreographer Lauren Adams recently released a new project she had been working on (and hinting at heavily on Facebook!). A project including Jakob Karrrrrrr! A shot from “Angel(s) […]

Every now and then, we come across a dance video that’s so lovely, so breathtaking, so special that we just let it roll on repeat for days at a time. The latest video we can’t stop reloading and re-watching is “Silhouette” starring three of our favorite roommates: Ryan Steele, Jakob Karr and Grace Buckley. Set […]

JAKOB SAYS: “The key to the perfect layout is timing. Your head and leg need to hit the final position at the same time, so your développé shouldn’t start to move past attitude until your head is already on its way back. It’s like firing a slingshot.” Prepare… …Développé… …BAM! Photography by Joe Toreno

(L to R) Broadway performer Charlotte D’Amboise, 2013 Ambassador For The Arts Catherine Zeta-Jones and NYCDA Founder/Executive Director Joe Lanteri At Dance Spirit, we love comp kids, we love college dancers, we love Broadway performers, and we especially love when all of these people come together for one exciting performance. That’s exactly what happened last […]