You guys. Remember when I told you the greatest musical of all time (imo) is coming back? Well, in honor of Cats‘ upcoming West End revival this December, PBS re-aired it’s glorious 1998 film of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s best work (also imo) on Friday night. (If you missed it, consider adding the DVD to your […]
Question: Could the utterly hilarious and gorgeous actress Emma Stone get any more likeable? The answer, my friends, is yes. Yes she can. Why? Because this star is headed for Broooaaadway! Stone will take over the lead in the revival of Cabaret, replacing Michelle Williams as Sally Bowles this November. It’s Stone’s first Broadway role, […]
Grace Gerring, a former member of the 14-time National Championship–winning University of Minnesota Dance Team, shows off one of the team’s signature moves. All photos by Steve Lucas. 1) Prep by stepping on your right leg, arms down and back slightly… 2) …and then Step Forward on your left leg, coming into fourth position plié, […]
Think it’s all about cheering from the sidelines? Think again! Here’s why you should consider going out for your school’s dance team. #1 You and your teammates will bring out the best in each other. “Being on a dance team has taught me to push myself. My teammates and I motivate each other to grow […]
What is jazz? It’s a classic American dance style, yet these days, most of us have a difficult time defining it—because jazz refuses to be pinned down. Instead, it changes over time, interacting with the other styles it meets along the way. The result: fusions like Latin jazz, street jazz and Afro-jazz. DS chatted with […]
Imagine an artist with the technique of a classical ballerina, the jaw-dropping athleticism of a b-girl, the charisma of a musical theater performer and the emotion and fluidity of a contemporary dancer. Now, picture 18 of them performing a routine packed with tough technical skills in perfect synchronization. Seem too good to be true? Not […]
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Here at Dance Spirit, we’ve got dance teams on the brain. There’s just something so thrilling about the tricks, the synchronization, the teamwork, the fans…we could go on. Right now, we’re particularly obsessed with the Westmoore High School Pom Squad. Last weekend, they traveled to the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL, to compete […]