Jookin is one of those dance styles we simply can’t get enough of here at DS. Something about the effortless gliding, organic transitions and quality of movement makes it one of the most beautiful things to watch. So naturally, we’re more than excited every time a new jookin video crosses our paths, especially one featuring superstar Lil Buck (who has a […]
Every time I see a video of Lil Buck effortlessly gliding around or Jared Grimes‘ pristine tapping, I’m in awe. But I must say, their recent joint performance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” tops my list. The two superstar dancers were joined by Wynton Marsalis, who, along with his lively band, provided some […]
It was only a matter of time before jookin sensation Lil Buck hopped on the fashion-meets-dance collaboration train, and we couldn’t be more excited that it finally happened. Buck’s no stranger to high-fashion campaigns, but his sneaker collaboration with Versace marks the first time he’s crossed over to the design side of the process. (via Vogue.com) Buck […]
Yes, the Grammys are all about the music. But they inevitably also feature a bunch of great dancers. And this year, those dancers seemed to play especially large roles—from Maddie Ziegler as Baby Sia to Katy Perry’s shadow selves. Without further ado, here are the top five highlights from last night’s show. 5. Lady Gaga […]
Jookin sensation (and now ballet crossover) Lil Buck manages to look effortlessly at home wherever he’s dancing. Ballet legend Mikhail Baryshnikov has managed to be the coolest person in the dance world for the past, oh, four decades. What happens when you dress these these two forces of awesome in fashion-y ensembles and put them […]
Yes, the days are getting shorter, Nutcracker rehearsals are starting and you’re back in school. There are lots of potentially tedious things about September. Fortunately, fall also means a ton of dance events are taking place in most major cities around the country. Here in NYC, Fall for Dance is one of the biggest, and […]
How’d it get to be August? Curse you, Summer, and your incessant need to fly by! Don’t get us wrong: We know it ain’t over yet (despite the recent influx of back-to-school commercials). Nevertheless, August always seems to bring a sense of nostalgia—anticipation of the end, reflection on memories made… But today, on this second […]
Lil Buck is on fire this year. From performing onstage with New York City Ballet to dancing in Nicole Scherzinger’s latest music video and appearing as a guest judge last week on “So You Think You Can Dance,” he’s everywhere—consistently pushing and blurring boundaries between dance worlds. One with nature: A still from Lil Buck’s […]