Yes, Keone and Mari Madrid were dance-world superstars long before they choreographed and starred in the video for Justin Bieber’s “Love Yourself.” But many non-dancey people—i.e., everyone from your third-grade BFF to your Aunt Linda—first fell in love with the duo after watching the Bieber vid, which currently has a casual 1.2 billion views on […]
Don’t be fooled by the sound of Parris Goebel’s voice. The 25-year-old choreographer and dancer from Auckland, New Zealand, speaks in sweet, soft tones, her demeanor almost demure. But listen carefully to her words and you’ll realize that Goebel, who recently relocated to L.A., fully embodies the take-no-prisoners attitude that makes her larger than life […]
Flying is never a particularly exciting experience for me. I’m usually traveling between some way-too-busy NYC airport and L.A., Las Vegas or Boston, my most-frequeted cities. And the procedure is usually pretty standard and predictable: Take cab to airport. Wait in security line. Scramble to fit shoes, purse, laptop, sweatshirt, jacket and carry-on efficiently onto […]
Jim Dyson/Getty Images Justin Bieber is coming to “So You Think You Can Dance” this season—and we’re not just talking about a one-off musical performance. The Biebs, who according to Nigel Lythgoe has been a huge fan of the show for a while, will be introducing a new “SYTYCD” component involving dance crews. During the […]
I say this publicly and without shame: I, Margaret Fuhrer, a fully-grown woman, spent much of my weekend watching Justin Bieber’s “Purpose: The Movement” dance movie on repeat. Look: I’ve had my ups and downs with Bieber over the years. We all have. He knows it. But you have to respect this insanely ambitious, insanely […]
When you think of things dancers dance on, the obvious answers might include pointe shoes or the stage. Well, you can officially add segway to the list. As Josh Killacky, Evan Moody, Alex Ditommaso, Damien Lavergne and Jake Deanda demonstrate, it’s more than possible—these five guys absolutely nailed a routine choreographed by David Moore, all while masterfully balancing on segways. […]
Emma Portner is at a crossroads. At only 21 years old, she’s already had the kind of opportunities most seasoned pros dream of: starring in a viral dance video, choreographing for Justin Bieber, working on a Broadway-bound musical, teaching internationally and performing at venues like New York City Center. Portner is playing by her own […]
Here’s a no-fail recipe for music video magic: Take one delicious Major Lazer song. Sprinkle it with sonic pinches of Justin Bieber and MØ. Add yummy choreography by Fatima Robinson and Calvit Hodge. Fold in four delectable A-list dancers. Drop the entire mixture into a heart-stoppingly gorgeous Icelandic setting. SHAKE. We’re talking, of course, about […]