Tag: Lucas Grabeel

In a high school basketball gym, Kenny Ortega stands with his arms gently posed at either side. He looks slightly down and speaks to three dancers, clad in red and white basketball uniforms, who stand or crouch behind him.

Celebrating 20 Years of “High School Musical”: Kenny Ortega Looks Back

High School Musical premiered on the Disney Channel 20 years ago, on January 20, 2006. To celebrate, Dance Spirit has spoken with some of the films’ key dance figures to examine HSM’s impact on dance and pop culture at large. Our final series installment is a Q&A with Kenny Ortega, who directed the movies and […]

Kyra Laubacher April 27th, 2026

A still from "High School Musical" (which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year) showing a large group of students celebrating in a gym with pom-pons and streamers. Lucas Grabeel, in a red button down, a matching fedora, and black pants, pumps his arms down and opens his mouth as he sings.

Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of “High School Musical”: Lucas Grabeel Looks Back

High School Musical premiered on the Disney Channel 20 years ago, on January 20, 2006. To celebrate, Dance Spirit is speaking with some of the films’ key dance figures to examine HSM’s impact on dance and pop culture at large. Next up is a Q&A with Lucas Grabeel, who played the unforgettable role of musical […]

Kyra Laubacher February 23rd, 2026