Autumn is here, and we’d like nothing more than to curl up with a warm drink after a long day of class or rehearsal. But what are you choosing to fill your cup? Here’s what your fall beverage pick says about you as a dancer. Warm Apple Cider Your dancing is as spicy as your […]
And just like that, it’s September! While back-to-school this year might not be exactly what we’re used to, there are still a few things about starting a new dance year that we can (and will) appreciate. Here are six of the best parts of going back-to-school for dancers. Reuniting with your dance besties After spending […]
Whether you’re vying for a starring role, college scholarship, or spot in a prestigious summer program, a dancer’s dreams always lead them to the audition room: a somewhat scary, mostly magical place where you can show off the technique and performance skills that you train so hard for. And while (spoiler alert) auditions won’t get […]
As dancers, we work long, hard days in the studio and on the stage, spending hours upon hours stretching and strengthening. And nothing eases the pain of that constant grind like laughing at a (sometimes, painfully) relatable meme. So, Dance Spirit rounded up seven of the funniest dance meme accounts on Instagram. For the bunheads: […]
You’ve clocked in hours of practice, rounded up every single bobby pin you could find, and told friends “I can’t, I have dance” so many times you might as well write it on your forehead. But the summer sacrifices are worth it, because you’ve finally arrived: This. Is. Nationals. To get you even more hyped, […]
Recital season is officially upon us—and yep, we’re all stressed! Between academic finals and final rehearsals, we basically have no free time. But we know the craziness will all be worth it once we get up on that stage. Here are 10 GIFs that totally sum up what it’s like to survive recital season. When […]
Getting ready for a performance is stressful, to put it mildly. We rehearse for so long that the thought of messing up onstage is enough to give us heart palpitations. Everyone has their pre-performance rituals and superstitions—but here are five things NOT to do if you want to have your best show ever. Eat a […]
Dancers are more than just talented: They might actually be superheroes. Don’t believe us? Here are eight superpowers every dancer has. Super Speed Have you seen our petit allégro? Plus, we’ve got the ability to change costumes so fast no one in the audience even notices we’re not onstage! Super Flexibility Elastigirl is quaking in […]