Tag: lucy vallely

Win a Pair of Sneakers from United Nude

ICYMI, Dance Spirit cover stars Taja Riley and Lucy Vallely recently collaborated on the coolest, danciest campaign with United Nude to promote a whole new line of shoes. And now, DS is offering you the chance to win a pair of United Nude shoes, courtesy Taja and Lucy. All you have to do to enter? […]

Irving Berlin + Chloé & Maud Arnold = #TBT Video Perfection

In light of the guaranteed stress awaiting us next #ElectionWeek, we recommend spending your weekend eating lots of candy you bought for yourself (hello, socially-distanced Halloween) and taking a blast to the much simpler past a la Irving Berlin’s 1935 movie musical Top Hat, starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. To celebrate the 85th anniversary […]

Lucy Vallely Gives Her Top Tips on How to Avoid Burnout

With over one thousand Instagram posts showcasing her latest improv practice or snippet of competition choreo, it’s safe to say Lucy Vallely is never not creating. But how does she avoid burnout? Here, she shares her key tactics for staying inspired and energized, in and out of the studio. Journaling “Writing down my thoughts and […]

Competition Star Lucy Vallely Is in a League of Her Own

It started with an Instagram and a leap of faith. Lucy Vallely was only 15 when she created a post voicing her desire to choreograph solos for the 2018 competition season. “I wasn’t really sure what would come of it,” remembers the comp-circuit standout. Soliciting choreographic opportunities via Instagram might sound like a gamble, but […]

Sydney St. Clare's Crazy Cool Dance Animations

Remember when we introduced you to Glen Keane’s animation masterpiece, Duet? Well, the truly beautiful combo of dance and drawing strikes again. NYC-based illustrator Sydney St. Clare’s Instagram feed is a feast for the eyes—filled with dozens of (hand-drawn!) animated sketches of some top-notch dancers, St. Clare’s whimsically wonderful world is easy to get lost in. […]

Lucy Vallely's Photogenic Life on Insta

As the winner of 2015 Teen Best Female Dancer at The Dance Awards Las Vegas, 14-year-old Lucy Vallely spends her weekends living the jet-setting life of a convention assistant. In the meantime, she takes classes at her home studio, Elevation Studios, in Signal Hill, CA; studies up a storm through her homeschooling program; and posts […]

Mellow Out to This Dance-Filled Ben Harper Jam Sesh

The first week back after a long holiday break can be pretty stressful. In need of a good mellowing out? Picture this: A music studio set up to look like a cozy living room, complete with a few pianos, string insturments, a drumset, microphone stands—oh, and Ben Harper, the folksy, bluesy singer-songwriter who’s famous for […]