For young dancers, having a mentor can be a lifesaver. But not every student has access to that one dancer at the studio with the perfect advice for every situation—the kind of wisdom that comes from lived experience. American Ballet Theatre principal Misty Copeland and New York City Ballet principal Tiler Peck, having reached great […]
March 8 is International Women’s Day. Today, we recognize all the incredible contributions women have made to society—and acknowledge the persistent discrimination that women have overcome and continue to overcome. Dance Spirit is here to highlight just a few of the amazing women throughout history who changed the course of dance forever through their creativity, […]
American Ballet Theatre star Misty Copeland has reshaped the world’s ideas of what a ballerina can look like. Meanwhile, South African choreographer/dancer Dada Masilo has reshaped what ballets themselves can look like. Their career paths have never formally crossed, but The Music Center in Los Angeles recently brought these two artists together for an intimate […]
There’s nothing like spending a Saturday afternoon curled up with a cup of tea and a good book. And at Dance Spirit, we’re here to put a dance twist on any activity. So, naturally, we’ve put together a list of eight books we think dancers will love. Whether giving you a glimpse into the lives […]
When asked to describe his dancing, Corbin Holloway answered “vibrant, bold, and exciting”—and we couldn’t agree more. The 13-year-old ballet dancer is not afraid to take up space onstage, making his well-coordinated leaps and turns that much more impressive. You might have seen Corbin on NBC’s “Little Big Shots” back in May, where he was […]
Looking for some Monday motivation? Then this heart-melting clip from the NBC’s “Little Big Shots” is for you. Hosted by actress Melissa McCarthy, the show welcomes remarkable kids from around the world to share their talents and stories onscreen. A new episode released yesterday, May 17, featured 13-year-old ballet dancer Corbin Holloway, who performed a […]
One of the most inspiring things to witness over the past couple of months has been the incredible displays of solidarity among dancers and dance companies. None have been left untouched by this crisis, and so many have banned together to help each other out. American Ballet Theatre’s Misty Copeland and her former colleague Joseph […]
It is perhaps the understatement of the century to say that Misty Copeland—American Ballet Theatre principal, trailblazing role model, and straight-up ballet icon—knows how to work a pair of pointe shoes. But a new campaign for Stuart Weitzman, in which Copeland trades her ballet “boots” for some boots of the more traditional kind, proves (yet […]