When Kamille Upshaw arrived at The Juilliard School in 2007, she’d been a competition dancer for a decade. “There was still a bit of a stigma about competition dancers,” says Upshaw, who attended Baltimore School for the Arts and trained at Spotlight Studio of Dance in Millersville, Maryland. “We were seen as being all about […]
For decades, the worlds of ballet and commercial dance were considered separate and distinct, with little overlap between the two. This conventional wisdom has been challenged by the success of artists like Tiler Peck, who participated in competitions as a jazz dancer before joining New York City Ballet and becoming one of its stars. Ballet […]
Imagine attending American Ballet Theatre’s prestigious NYC summer intensive, training among classical ballet legends. Imagine taking the stage at New York City Dance Alliance Nationals, competing against some of the country’s best contemporary dancers. Now, imagine doing both—at the same time. Welcome to Madison Brown’s world. This summer, she’s in her third year as a […]
We caught up with dancing social media standouts who know how to self-promote, develop a presence, and share their experiences without letting the platforms take over their lives. Here’s what they have to say about being wise social media mavens. Kaycee Rice Kaycee Rice on Instagram: “ϲɑթեíօղ եհís👠” In 2013, Kaycee Rice’s life changed forever […]
I never thought we’d make it here, you guys, but after 11 grueling weeks of competition and five rounds of Duels, “World of Dance” will enter The Cuts phase of the show next week. The talent is unreal this season, which makes the goodbyes that much harder. Last night, during the last round of The […]
Just when you think the dance routines can’t get any better on “World of Dance,” someone lights up the stage and sets the bar a little higher. This week was no exception. There were moves upon moves, with dancers performing tricks we didn’t even think were humanly possible. Leave it to “World of Dance” contestants […]
It’s baaaack! Season 2 of NBC’s “World of Dance” will return to living rooms everywhere on May 29. Also baaaack? Well, judges Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough, and Ne-Yo, and host Jenna Dewan, for starters. But some fan favorites from last season’s stellar cast will also take to the show’s stage again. And they’ll be facing […]
Winning New York City Dance Alliance’s National Outstanding Dancer title is a dream come true for any dancer. But winning twice before turning 13? That’s just how Madison Brown rolls. With buoyant leaps, jaw-dropping balances, and effortless extensions, the reigning National Junior Female Outstanding Dancer (and 2015 winner in the Mini division) is turning heads […]